Tag: Women’s World Cup

STILL CHAMPS: American Megan Rapinoe (center) flashes a thumbs-up as she celebrates the team’s victory with teammates after the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands. US won, 2-0. (AP)

Team USA retains World Cup

Rapinoe stroked home from 12 yards to put the USA ahead just…

July 8, 2019

Dutch players celebrate after their tense 1-0 win over the Swedes in women’s World Cup in Lyon, France. (AFP)

Dutch pip Swedes in extra-time

After a goalless 90 minutes, midfielder Groenen – a former judo European…

July 4, 2019

American goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saves a penalty from England’s Steph Houghton during the Women’s World Cup semifinal match. The Americans beat the British side, 2-1. (AP)

Dramatic win for Team USA

On her 30th birthday, USA co-captain Morgan headed home just after the…

July 3, 2019

United States' Megan Rapinoe (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Rapinoe stars anew as US sinks France

Rapinoe’s free-kick five minutes into this quarter-final evaded a sea of bodies…

June 29, 2019

Netherlands' forward Lieke Martens (Photo by Damien MEYER / AFP)

Netherlands, Italy complete QF cast

The Dutch scraped past Japan, 2-1, to set up a quarterfinal on…

June 26, 2019

United States' forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates at the end of the France 2019 Women's World Cup round of sixteen football match between Spain and USA. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)

US, Sweden gain quarters

On another day in the limelight for VAR, Sweden’s goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl…

June 25, 2019

Norway's Ingrid Syrstad Engen (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Norway lasses gain quarters

Ingrid Engen converted the decisive spot-kick for the Norwegians after both Kerr…

June 23, 2019

England’s Jodie Taylor celebrates after scoring the winning goal during their game against Argentina. (AP)

England, Italy reach Last 16

Taylor tapped home Beth Mead’s inviting low cross just after the hour…

June 15, 2019

Italy's midfielder Barbara Bonansea (R) celebrates after scoring a goal (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI / AFP)

Bonansea whips up World Cup frenzy

Bonansea’s stoppage-time winner gave Italy a 2-1 last-gasp victory over one of…

June 13, 2019

American Alex Morgan celebrates after scoring five goals in the team’s 13-0 drubbing of Thailand in Women’s World Cup. (AP)

Team USA rips Thailand, 13-0

Three-time champion USA scored 10 goals in the second half in Reims…

June 12, 2019

PH Malditas (contributed photo)

Malditas seek revenge vs Jordanians

The Philippine Malditas hope to make a strong impression early tomorrow morning…

April 6, 2018

PH Malditas (contributed photo)

Malditas play in Asian tilt

The Philippine Malditas are setting their sights on making a strong impression…

April 2, 2018