Two assists from Lori Lindsey of the Philadelphia Independence feed a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in a do-or-die match that keeps the US women’s World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
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US must win third place for chance to qualify for Women’s World Cup
With the shocking 2-1 loss to Mexico on Friday, the US must now play Costa Rica for third place and the chance to play Italy in a two-leg playoff to qualify for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN2 on Monday night from 6pm.
US tops group in Women’s WC qualifiers
The USWNT defeated Costa Rica 4-0 to win Group B of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. With 18 goals scored and none allowed in group play, the US will play the second place team of Group B on Friday.
Rodriguez scores hat trick in WC qualifier
Philadelphia Independence forward Amy Rodriguez scored a hat trick in the USWNT’s 9-0 demolition of Guatemala. The win secures a spot for the US the semifinals of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. The undefeated US next plays the also undefeated Costa Rica on November 1 to determine first place in Group B.
Paul the Octopus, dead at 2 1/2
The world mourns the death of Paul the Octopus, found dead in his tank on Tuesday morning.
U.S. Women’s National Team vs China in pictures
PSP has photos from Wednesday’s International Friendly between the U.S. Women’s National Team and China PR.