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VANCOUVER, BC – JULY 05: Head coach Jill Ellis of the United States greets fans before the USA takes on Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jill Ellis Deserves Our Praise

At the beginning of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, possibly the most uncertain aspect of the U.S. Women’s National Team was their head coach, Jill Ellis. Exiting the group stage, those doubts had not been quelled as the USWNT played to a fraction of their potential. All the questions were pointed at Jill, her choices, […]

VANCOUVER, BC – JULY 05: Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States celebrates scoring the opening goal against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Player of the Match: 2015 Women’s World Cup Final

In one of the most dominant displays that we’ve seen in a cup final, men or women, there are plenty of players that could have been named the Player of the Match. But after breaking history in an already historic match, Carli Lloyd took this game by the scruff of the neck. Her early hat […]

VANCOUVER, BC – JULY 05: Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States celebrates scoring the opening goal against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Carli Lloyd scores Hat Trick; Fastest in WWC History

Carli Lloyd is unreal. Carli Lloyd is an American hero. In a game that was billed to be one of the best match-ups in recent history, Carli Lloyd tore apart the Japanese defense for 3 goals in 16 minutes. Yes, she scored 3 goals in a World Cup Final in the same amount of time […]

in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada.

VIDEO: Abby Wambach gives us final words before World Cup final

Abby Wambach and her 183 career international goals will say goodbye to the world game following Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final. She won’t start, but is likely to come off the bench. Wambach is also still the emotional leader of this team and the 35-year-old gave us one of the most poignant moments of this […]

MONTREAL, QC – JUNE 30: Alex Morgan #13, Hope Solo #1 and Lauren Holiday #12 of the United States celebrate the 2-0 victory against Germany in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The USWNT Has the Support of a Nation Going Into Final

Tonight is the Women’s World Cup Final and it’s clear the USWNT has picked up some fans along the way. More and more people have tuned in as the tournament goes on and more and more people have noticed what these ladies have done in the past month and that includes those outside of the […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 30: FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter talks to the press during the FIFA Post Congress Week Press Conference at the Home of FIFA on May 30, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alessandro Della Bella/Getty Images)

Embattled Sepp Blatter admits travel limited for fear of arrest, but he’s still innocent…

Sepp Blatter, the embattled current FIFA president, has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing in the ongoing bribery and money laundering scandal engulfing those closest to him. However, since his re-election to anther term as FIFA president, Blatter has not been seen outside of his native Switzerland. Could it be fear of arrest himself? Many have speculated […]

in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada.

Five Reasons the USWNT Will Beat Japan and Win the Women’s World Cup

Here we are, the Women’s World Cup Final. The USWNT faces Japan in a rematch from the 2011 Women’s World Cup. Both teams went through some insurmountable odds to get to this point and to do it for a second time in a row, is just tremendous. Earlier today we took a look at the […]

EDMONTON, AB – JULY 01: (L-R) Yuki Ogimi #17 of Japan celebrates the late own goal in front of Karen Bardsley #1 of England during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Semi Final match at Commonwealth Stadium on July 1, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

5 Reasons Japan Will Beat the USWNT and Repeat as World Cup Champions

Winning a single World Cup is hard enough, but getting back to the final and having a chance to repeat is twice as difficult. Yet, for Japan the journey through the 2015 Women’s World Cup has led them to back-to-back finals for the first time in the country’s history. Their own-goal win over England in […]

CUIABA, BRAZIL – JUNE 13: Alexis Sanchez of Chile celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Chile and Australia at Arena Pantanal on June 13, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Who Will Win the Copa America Final?

The 2015 Copa America Final is this afternoon and we have two teams who got here under very different circumstances and haven’t won the tournament in a very long time. The host, Chile, has never won the Copa America and while they are 14 time champions, Argentina hasn’t won the continental title since 1993. We […]

EDMONTON, AB – JULY 01: (L-R) Yuki Ogimi #17 of Japan celebrates the late own goal in front of Karen Bardsley #1 of England during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Semi Final match at Commonwealth Stadium on July 1, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Power Ranking Every Women’s World Cup Final

While the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals are just six matches strong, unlike the men’s counterpart it has been full of entertaining, memorable games. Games that have stood the test of time and unlike the men’s side, have actually all lived up to billing. There’s been all-out attacking soccer in some finals, […]

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – MAY 31: Radamel Falcao of Colombia looks on before the International Friendly Match between Colombia and Senegal at Pedro Bidegain Stadium on May 31, 2014 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images)

DONE DEAL: Falcao to Chelsea on Loan

After a lackluster season spent at Manchester United, Radamel Falcao is heading back to England on a season long loan with Chelsea. Rumors had been floating around for a while that Jose Mourinho was looking to land the Colombian international, and news came out this morning that Mourinho got his man. Mourinho has reportedly been very […]

MIAMI, FL – MAY 22: A view of the Miami Heat logo on the court during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena on May 22, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Miami Heat Wishes USWNT “Good Luck in the Finals tonight!”

The NBA’s Miami Heat tweeted the USWNT good luck as they go against Japan in the Women’s World Cup Final. There was just one problem, their timing was a little off.

Much on the Line for both Argentina And Chile in Copa America Final

On Saturday, July 4, the final of the Copa America will take place between host country Chile and Argentina. This comes at no surprise to most soccer experts, who already predicted that the final would be disputed between Chile and either Argentina or Brazil, who lost to Paraguay in penalties at the quarter-finals. Both teams […]

EDMONTON, AB – JULY 01: Laura Bassett of England is comforted by Jo Potter and England manager Mark Sampson after the FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi Final match between Japan and England at the Commonwealth Stadium on July 1, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

VIDEO: England’s 92nd Minute Own Goal Denies Them a Women’s WC Final

England lost in the absolutely worst, most heartbreaking way imaginable today by losing via an own goal in the 92nd minute. Japan won 2-1 and advanced as a result and will face the United States in a 2011 Women’s World Cup Final rematch on Sunday starting at 6 PM ET on FOX. Laura Bassett tried […]

MONTREAL, QC – JUNE 30: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States reacts with teammate Meghan Klingenberg #22 after Morgan was fouled in the box in the second half against Germany in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

USA Proves the Doubters Wrong By Going to Women’s World Cup Final

One! More! Game! The USWNT is one step away from the summit of women’s soccer, the USA is in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final. They will face either Japan in a World Cup Final rematch or face England on Independence Day weekend. Japan and England will play on Sunday night at 6 PM […]

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