Keith McInnes / SPP The second day of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup knockout rounds started with the Netherlands defeating South Africa and will finish with the US women’s national team’s World Cup on the line against Sweden. Couldn’t watch and need to know what the big story is? This is what happened on […]
Lavelle’s suspension leaves void for USWNT — and questions for Andonovski — vs. Sweden – Equalizer Soccer
Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports Reporting from Melbourne, Australia A healthy Rose Lavelle was part of, if not the primary, answer to the United States women’s national team’s struggles during the group stage at the 2023 World Cup. Lavelle is healthy enough to start now, but she will not be available for Sunday’s elimination game against […]
Amandine Henry is back in the NWSL and ready to win more titles – Equalizer Soccer
Photo Copyright Troy Wayrynen for USA TODAY Sports Amandine Henry is back in the NWSL and ready to win her second NWSL Championship and Shield. The French midfielder signed with Angel City in the summer window to a three-year contract and was expected to join the LA-based squad after the World Cup. Last week she […]
Marta’s sixth and final World Cup journey ends in the group stage, players reach the legend – Equalizer Soccer
Photo: Patricia Pérez Ferraro / SPP Reporting on the ground from Melbourne, Australia — On a cool and breezy Wednesday evening one of the greatest players to lace up a pair of football boots watched as Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup. Marta sat on the bench for the final nine minutes of regulation, […]
Colombia defeat South Korea, Philippines earn first World Cup win, Norway continues struggle against Switzerland – Equalizer Soccer
Joe Serci / SPP Day 5 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup saw Colombia play South Korea, New Zealand take on the Philippines, and Norway play Switzerland. Slept through it and need to know what the big story is? This is what happened on the sixth day of the World Cup. Your bite-sized recap of […]
Italy defeat Argentina with late goal, Germany dominate Morocco – Equalizer Soccer
Daniela Porcelli / SPP Day 5 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup saw Italy play Argentina, Germany face Morocco, and Brazil take on Panama. Slept through it and need to know what the big story is? This is what happened on the fifth day of the World Cup. Your bite-sized recap of Day 5 of […]
Sweden’s comeback win, Netherlands edge Portugal – Equalizer Soccer
Joe Serci / SPP Day 4 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup saw Sweden play South Africa, the Netherlands face Portugal, and France take on Jamaica. Slept through it and need to know what the big story is? This is what happened on the fourth day of the World Cup. Your bite-sized recap of Day […]
Sophia Smith shines for USWNT – Equalizer Soccer
Ane Frosaker / SPP Day three of the FIFA Women’s World Cup saw the United States open play against debutants Vietnam, Zambia take on Japan, England versus Haiti, and Denmark take on China. Slept through it and need to know what the big story is? This is what happened on the second day of the […]
Frustrated Canada drop points against Nigeria – Equalizer Soccer
Noe Llamas / SPP MELBOURNE, Australia – Canada’s performance against Nigeria was not good enough and it cost them an opportunity to start the World Cup with three points. Canada wasn’t clinical going forward. Passes weren’t crisp, execution wasn’t there, and defensively, they allowed Nigeria several quality scoring opportunities. The Canadians looked like a team […]
Analyzing the USWNT pathway at the 2023 World Cup – Equalizer Soccer
John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports The United States women’s national team kicks off its 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign this Saturday, when they take on Vietnam. As always, expectations are high for the US. They should win their group, and either way, they will go into the knockout stage on the ‘weaker’ side of the […]