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.
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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.
More from the Homeless World Cup in Rio
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian has more of the action from the Homeless World Cup in Rio.
Book Review: Africa United
Brion Shreffler reviews Steve Bloomfield’s expose on the entwining nature of politics and soccer in Africa, Africa United. It’s the thrill of the most stunning match reports and team history’s you’ve ever read mixed with a judicious dissection of local politics – an adventure that changes reader and author alike.
PSP at the Homeless World Cup
The 2010 Homeless World Cup kicked off over the weekend in Rio De Janeiro and the PSP’s Nicolae Stoian is there. Here’s a photo essay of the action so far.