After a wild 4–3 win over the Netherlands, the USMNT takes on World Cup winners Germany on Wednesday. While the result against the Dutch was hugely encouraging, the defensive frailties exposed in that match remain for the US.
Sean Doyle previews Tuesday night’s match between Reading United and the Union, the sixth in the annual friendlies between the clubs.
US powers through shaky start for 3-1 win over Australia. Sapong and Williams receive Player of the Week honors. Union face Reading tonight in annual friendly. FIFA news. More.
Megan Rapinoe scored twice and Hope Solo was at her best as the US edged Australia to open their World Cup Campaign.
The Union were too quick to accept what NYCFC was giving them and failed to make the most of a match in which they should have claimed three points.
PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz shares his look at the Union’s 2-1 loss to NYCFC.
US begins play in Women’s World Cup tonight against Australia. Recaps and reaction to Union defeat. League and national team results. More FIFA news.
Mike and Eli’s postgame wrap. Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Interviews with Richie Marquez, Sheanon Williams and Zach Pfeffer. Quote sheet.
CJ Sapong scored his fourth goal of the season, but a late Patrick Mullins goal gave NYCFC all three points in Philadelphia.
On an historic night in Amsterdam, in a game in which both teams could have scored five or six or more goals—and combined for five goals in the second half—the US beat the Netherlands for the first time ever, 4–3.
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