On the heels of their amazing win over Brazil, the US face another tough test in the high-octane French offense. Meanwhile, Japan will take their tough midfield play to a showdown with the in-form Swedes, who are riding high after trouncing Australia. PSP’s Allison Frank tells you what to expect on Wednesday.
France ran riot over Canada and joins their German hosts in the quarterfinals.
France sneaks by Nigeria and WPS star Christine Sinclair scores the first goal on Germany since World Cup 2003.
PSP’s Allison Frank previews the Women’s World Cup, where the USWNT faces tough Group C competition from Korea, Colombia and Sweden.
Chile announces squad for USA friendly, OTL profiles Chilean miner/footy star, Villa sends Guzan out on loan, two MLS managerial appointments, and van der Vaart’s wife is better than you at soccer. Also, details on today’s big local media online chat in today’s roundup.
The power of soccer is such that it has helped to start wars. It has also given vent to the emotions of wars long over. And it has stopped wars, if only for a day.