0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 6/9/2015
Nothing like getting the World Cup scoring drought of a nation off your back in your first match of the 2015 Women’s World Cup. For Colombia it also meant doing it against a more experienced side in Mexico. Daniela Montoya’s rocket shot from just outside the penalty box not only was a thing of exquisite […]
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – JULY 01: Mizuho Sakaguchi of Japan (2nd L) and Veronica Perez of Mexico battle for the ball during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 Group B match between Japan and Mexico at BayArena on July 1, 2011 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)
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Goal line technology is being used for the first time ever at a FIFA Women’s World Cup, and it came in rather handy on Tuesday afternoon. Mexico put major pressure on Colombia’s defense thanks to a series of great corner kicks, with the third and final one finally getting the ball beyond the goal line. […]
during international friendly between Trinidad & Tobago and England at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on June 1, 2008 in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
0 comments by Josh Howard
Jack Warner is in even more trouble. Warner, former and one of the primary targets of the ongoing FIFA investigation, is being further investigated for “the disappearance of money meant for victims of the Haiti earthquake.” Warner stands accused of taking $750,000 intended for the Haitian people. This money was donated by FIFA ($250,000) and the […]
SINSHEIM, GERMANY – JULY 16: Sara Thunebro (R) of Sweden and Eugenie Le Sommer of France battle for the ball during the FIFA Women’s 3rd Place Playoff match between Sweden and France at Rhein-Neckar Arena on July 16, 2011 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)
0 comments by Josh Howard
Beautiful goal from the French striker. Quick shot, powerful, and beats the keeper at the near post.
0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 6/8/2015
Who is the “Group of Death?” Invariably there are pundits everywhere trying to figure that out for both the men’s and women’s World Cup. This year and for the women’s World Cup there was only one choice — Group D. D for Death, right? Either that or three of the highest possibly ranked teams in […]
WINNIPEG, MB – JUNE 08: Megan Rapinoe #15 of United States celebrates her opening goal against Australia in the first half during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Group D match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 8, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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After a stunning 3-3 tie between Nigeria and Sweden in the opening match of Group D play, the United States knew a win over 10th ranked Australia would mean control of the so-called “Group of Death” from the word go. Thanks to a two-goal performance from midfielder Megan Rapinoe, the United States women’s national team […]
during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Group D match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 8, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada.
0 comments by Phillip Bupp
The United States began their World Cup against Australia and while Australia is putting up a fight, it was the Americans who scored first. Megan Rapinoe took advantage of a fortunate bounce but her strike from about 20 yards struck the back of the net to take the lead 1-0 in the 12th minute. The […]
ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 12: The “Swoosh” logo is seen on a Nike factory store on December 12, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Tiger Woods announced that he will take an indefinite break from professional golf to concentrate on repairing family relations after admitting to infidelity in his marriage. The company issued a statement that “Woods and his family have Nike’s full support.” (Photo by Getty Images)
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With just hours until the USWNT kicks off to begin their 7th World Cup, Nike unveiled this pretty terrific ad featuring the team training to the tune of “American Woman.” And when I say “American Woman,” they don’t use the Lenny Kravitz version, they used The Guess Who version (aka the good version). The commercial […]
DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 08: Heather Mitts #2 of Team USA signs autographs after the game against China at Ford Field on December 8, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. USA defeated China 2-0. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 6/7/2015
Amid new information about Hope Solo’s alleged domestic violence troubles coming from ESPN’s Outside the Lines, the FOX Soccer panel talked about the news in the kind of way that you have to talk about it but you don’t really want to. While discussing whether or not the Hope Solo news is a story that […]
MUSCAT, OMAN – DECEMBER 09: President of FIFA, Jospeh Sepp Blatter attends a press conference with the Oman Football Association at the Main Press Centre, Al-Musannah Sports City on December 9, 2010 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
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In what is one of the worst weekend film debuts in US cinema history, the FIFA funded/pretty much propaganda film, United Passions, about the history of FIFA and the history of outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter, earned a total of $607 in Friday and Saturday box office earnings. They probably shouldn’t have released the movie […]
OTTAWA, ON – JUNE 07: Trine Ronning of Norway celebrates with team mates as she scores the opening goal on a free kick during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Group B match between Norway and Thailand at Lansdowne Stadium on June 7, 2015 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
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Day 2 of the Women’s World Cup kicked off in terrific fashion for Norway. They played the first game of the day against Thailand and got on the board early thanks to captain Trine Ronning’s free kick in the 15th minute. Norway took the lead 1-0 because of the free kick. The kick was simply […]
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 07: Kevin Akpoguma (L) and Niklas Stark (C) of Germany celebrate after scoring a goal during the FIFA U20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Group F match between Honduras and Germany on June 7, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)
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With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. The Group Stage […]
EDMONTON, AB – JUNE 06: Canada celebrates their 1-0 win over China PR after the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Group A match between Canada and China PR at Commonwealth Stadium on June 6, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/6/2015
What a day for football, Barcelona defeated Juventus in the Champions League Final and the first games of the 2015 Women’s World Cup have commenced as hosts Canada took on China in the first game and New Zealand faced the Netherlands in the later game. It was a sight to behold as 53,000 plus packed Commonwealth […]
HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 06: Adama Traore #19 of Mali celebrates with team mates after scoring his teams first goal of the game by dancing for the fans during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Group D match between Mali and Uruguay held at Waikato Stadium on June 6, 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. 1) Biggest Winner […]
during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Pool A match between Ukraine and the United States of America at North Harbour Stadium on June 5, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.
0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 6/5/2015
With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. We’re entering the […]
