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US tops Oz in Women’s World Cup opener, Sapong and Williams earn PoTW honors, Union face Reading in friendly tonight, more

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.

USWNT / Women's World Cup

Women’s World Cup: USWNT 3-1 Australia

Megan Rapinoe scored twice and Hope Solo was at her best as the US edged Australia to open their World Cup Campaign.

Player ratings

Analysis and player ratings: Union 1-2 NYCFC

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.

Photo essays

In Pictures: Union 1-2 NYCFC

PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz shares his look at the Union’s 2-1 loss to NYCFC.

Daily news roundups

US begins WWC play tonight, recaps and reaction to Union’s loss, more league, NT, and FIFA news

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.

Postgame

Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 1-2 NYCFC

Mike and Eli’s postgame wrap. Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Interviews with Richie Marquez, Sheanon Williams and Zach Pfeffer. Quote sheet.

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 New York City FC

CJ Sapong scored his fourth goal of the season, but a late Patrick Mullins goal gave NYCFC all three points in Philadelphia.

USMNT

Recap: The Netherlands 3–4 USMNT

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.

Player ratings

Analysis and player ratings: Union 3-0 Crew

After three improved performances, Jim Curtin’s game plan became the most clear it has been all season in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Columbus.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Brian Carroll

Calming. Stabilizing. Brian Carroll is PSP’s Player of the Week. Who’s yours?