PSP’s Allison Frank previews the Women’s World Cup, where the USWNT faces tough Group C competition from Korea, Colombia and Sweden.
Tag: USA
Altidore to Dempsey… saved! DONOVAN!!!
The Americans needed all 90 minutes and then some to knock off Algeria and secure a spot in the knockout stages of the 2010 World Cup. They also needed their best player to come through on the biggest stage.
USA 2-2 Slovenia: Mystery foul costs points
Wade in with your thoughts on the USA v Slovenia match and the mystery call that cost the US the win.
USA vs. Team Peanuts previews, Tim Howard interviews
USA vs. Slovenia previews, England vs. Algeria previews, Tim Howard interviews, and apparently the French aren’t very good when they can’t use their hands.
Stop acting like the U.S. won or deserved a point
In the World Cup, there is a small reward for the team that only does well in a rivalry game, and a big reward for consistency. While the Americans have shown the ability to elevate their defensive game to match strong offenses like England, producing any kind of consistent attack is something they have yet to show.
WC round-up, USA-England in LEGOs, more…
Defenders: 6 goals
Midfielders: 12 goals
Strikers: 5 goals (1 PK, 3 German)
Come on down, Mr. Vittek. You are the only striker to score an open field goal against a non-Australian defense.