With the shocking 2-1 loss to Mexico on Friday, the US must now play Costa Rica for third place and the chance to play Italy in a two-leg playoff to qualify for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN2 on Monday night from 6pm.
MLS Fair Play Award and Rookie of the Year Award to be announced today and Penn moves to No 13. Beckham considers prospect of another trophy while Pacific Northwest supporters band together for more away tickets. USWNT to play Mexico while Donovan asks Zakuani to play for US. All of that and more morning news
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.
Le Toux doesn’t make the MVP final list but is up for Fair Play Award; Mwanga makes the final Rookie of the Year List; more on the Cosmos as everyone wants to join MLS; CONCACAF qualifiers for Women’s World Cup start today; Russia calls England “primitive”; Paul is dead, long live the new Paul; local college roundup and more morning news.