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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

0 comments by on 7/5/2015

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 […]

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

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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)

Power Ranking Every Women’s World Cup Final

0 comments by on 7/4/2015

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, […]

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!”

0 comments by on 7/2/2015

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.

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

0 comments by on 6/30/2015

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 […]

in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Quarter Final match at Lansdowne Stadium on June 26, 2015 in Ottawa, Canada.

Five Reasons the USWNT Will Beat Germany

0 comments by on 6/29/2015

The USWNT faces off against Germany on Tuesday and it’ll be the biggest test yet for the United States as they go for their third Women’s World Cup win. #1 and #2, this game is literally a toss up and anything can happen on Tuesday at 7 PM ET on FOX. We’ll have our five […]

The Women’s World Cup Semifinals Are Set

0 comments by on 6/28/2015

The Women’s World Cup is down to their last four teams. #1 vs. #2 square off first as Germany faces the United States on Tuesday and the former champs Japan face England on Wednesday. Amid all of the parity going on during this Women’s World Cup, Germany, United States and Japan have won five of […]

in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Quarter Final match at Lansdowne Stadium on June 26, 2015 in Ottawa, Canada.

USWNT Puts In Their Best WWC Performance In Quarterfinal Win

0 comments by on 6/26/2015

After a lackluster performance in their Round of 16 game against Colombia, the USWNT rebounded by putting in a pretty dominating performance against China in the Quarterfinals. The score may have been 1-0 instead of 2-0 against Colombia but the USWNT was definitely a more complete team tonight. The game started off under rather horribly […]

during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Group F match at Moncton Stadium on June 9, 2015 in Moncton, Canada.

VIDEO: England’s Lucy Bronze Scores Goal of Tournament

0 comments by on 6/22/2015

WOW! England’s right back, Lucy Bronze, delivered a rocket of a goal late in their Round of 16 matchup against Norway. After being down 1-0, the English ladies came back to score twice and win their first Women’s World Cup elimination game ever 2-1. They will face Canada in the Quarterfinals. An England team that […]

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – JULY 17: Players of Japan celebrates after winning the FIFA Womens’s World Cup Final between the United States of America and Japan at FIFA Word Cup stadium on July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Thorsten Wagner/Getty Images)

Who’s the Real Favorite in the Women’s World Cup?

0 comments by on 6/20/2015

Blame it on the artificial turf, blame it on the location, blame it on the increased investment by many more countries than in previous years but there doesn’t seem to be a good to honest favorite to win the Women’s World Cup. We have as many as six to nine legitimate contenders for the Women’s […]

OTTAWA, ON – JUNE 11: Ingrid Schjelderup #14 and Elise Thorsnes #16 celebrate their draw against Germany with teammates after the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Group B match between Germany and Norway at Lansdowne Stadium on June 11, 2015 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Norwegian WNT Makes Fun of Sexist Stereotypes in Mockumentary

0 comments by on 6/19/2015

It’s no secret that women’s soccer gets some very sexist stereotypes thrown at those involved in the sport. These stereotypes surface the most during the Women’s World Cup. There is progress in that I personally have noticed fewer sexist remarks this year than four years ago but it’s still there. Players can take that in […]

GATINEAU, QC – DECEMBER 6: A general view as Lydia Nsekera, Chairwoman of the Committee for Women’s Football and the FIFA speaks during the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final Draw at the Canadian Museum of History on December 6, 2014 in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Francois Laplante/Getty Images)

2015 Women’s World Cup Recap: Special Group Stage Recap

0 comments by on 6/18/2015

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Group Stage has ended and we now have a couple days to recap and look forward to the Knockout Stage. We have seen a very exciting and wide open World Cup so far and we shouldn’t expect to see anything different now that it’s single elimination.   1) Biggest Winner […]

OTTAWA, ON – JUNE 17: Camille Abily #10 of France kicks the ball during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Group F match between Mexico and France at Lansdowne Stadium on June 17, 2015 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

GIF: France’s Amandine Henry’s Golazo Seals France to Group Win

0 comments by on 6/17/2015

France beat Mexico 5-0 today to win Group F and face the runner up in Group E. While France was winning handedly, that didn’t stop Amadine Henry to score this beautiful goal that no one could have possibly stopped. The Round of 16 is almost finalized. Group E is finishing up and then we’ll have […]

BRASILIA, BRAZIL – DECEMBER 10: Formiga (#20) and Andressa of Brazil celebrate a scored goal against Argentina during a match between Brazil and Argentina as part of International Women’s Football Tournament of Brasilia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on December 10, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Brazil’s Formiga (37) Becomes Oldest Goalscorer in Women’s World Cup History

0 comments by on 6/9/2015

Brazil’s Formiga and Japan’s Homare Sawa are competing for all the “oldest” records. At 37 and 36 respectively, both are participating in their 6th Women’s World Cup. To put that in perspective, both have been playing for their respective teams since the 2nd World Cup in 1995. Formiga dipped into the fountain of youth when […]

during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Group D match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 8, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada.

VIDEO: Megan Rapinoe opens up the scoring for USWNT, Australia Equalizes

0 comments by on 6/8/2015

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 […]

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