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.
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.
In today’s news roundup: even the New York Times can’t understand why Le Toux was snubbed; Mwanga, Hackworth seek improvement; USWNT crushes Haiti in first WC qualifier; Russia is sorry; Maradona is 50 and your weekend’s Footy on the Telly listings.
A bit of news to get your day going, including: the Union are doing it for the fans, Independence players selected on USWNT roster for WC qualifiers, local college scores, former Ukrainian National to be inducted in local soccer Hall of Fame, further Liverpool weirdness, De Jong’s hurt feelings and more.
Two Union strikes up for goal of the week; Beckham speaks, but doesn’t have as much impact as a horse; Rodriguez & Lindsey named to WPS Best XI; some local college news; Toronto fans in revolt; the president of Bolivia knees an opponent on the pitch and one other thing…hmmm….What was it?…Oh yeah, Liverpool to replace two Yanks with one.
Our series of “Raves,” in which PSP’s writers each pick out one Philadelphia player to rave about and tell you why you should love them too, continues with a look at Holmfridur Magnusdottir of the Philadelphia Independence, the best left back in Philadelphia. Along the way, there’s a bit on why you should care about the women’s game.
Danesha Adams’ controversial 103rd minute goal in Thursday’s Super Semifinal puts the Independence in Sunday’s WPS Championship against FC Gold Pride.
Amy Rodriguez scored in the 120th minute to put Philadelphia in Thursday’s WPS Super Semifinal against Boston.
The Independence finished the WPS regular season with a 4-1 loss to FC Gold Pride, their fourth loss in a row. The Washington Freedom secured fourth place and a playoff berth against the Independence on Sunday, September 19th in West Chester with a 1-0 victory over Atlanta Beat.
KYW talks to Justin Mapp, could hosting the World Cup do more harm than good, local college roundup, new adidas-MLS deal, four Independence players called to USWNT and more news.
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