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Carli Lloyd says 2019 US team not a continuation of 2015

So-called 2019ers are own team

July 4, 2019

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After judo gold, Jackie Groenen now wants World Cup glory

Groenen has scored six goals for Oranje during World Cup

July 4, 2019

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Rapinoe says she’s a proud American, addresses the critics

“I think that I’m particularly, uniquely and very deeply American,” she said. “If we want to talk about the ideals…

July 3, 2019

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Oranje parade: Netherlands advance to World Cup Final with win over Sweden

reach first Final four years after making tournament debut

July 3, 2019

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Dutch delight: Oranje top Italy to reach 1st World Cup semifinal

goals come from set pieces

June 29, 2019

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Italy, Netherlands try to advance in heat wave

Germany looking to topple upstart Swedes

June 29, 2019

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Megan Rapinoe scores twice, U.S. defeats France in World Cup quarterfinals

Americans to play England in semifinals

June 28, 2019

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It’s on: The World Cup clash between the US and France

FILE – At left, United States’ Megan Rapinoe shoots during the Women’s World Cup match against Thailand at the Stade…

June 25, 2019

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Italy beats China, reaches first quarterfinal since 1991

Coach Milena Bertolini believes Italy is set to play in its first quarterfinal since 1991 because her players are striving…

June 25, 2019

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Dutch cap Europe’s World Cup dominance by ousting Japan

Penalty shot in 90th minute wins it for Netherlands

June 25, 2019

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Lindahl penalty save sends Sweden through to quarters over Canada

Canada’s Sinclair unsure of future with national team

June 24, 2019

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European vacation over, Naeher and US bounce back up

concede first goal of World Cup in win over Spain

June 24, 2019

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Megan Rapinoe lifts USWNT into quarterfinals with win over Spain

Rapinoe scores two from penalty spot, will play France next

June 24, 2019

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France beats Brazil in extra time to advance in World Cup

Bleues net winner in 107th minute

June 24, 2019

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USWNT ready to take on dangerous Spain in knockout round

not intimidated by defending World Cup champions

June 23, 2019

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England takes out Cameroon to advance to World Cup quarters

Lionesses take care of business, will face Norway

June 23, 2019

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US Soccer, women’s team tentatively agree to mediate lawsuit

focused on Monday’s match with Spain

June 22, 2019

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Germany tops Nigeria, reaches Women’s World Cup quarters

Germans have yet to concede goal

June 22, 2019

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World Cup’s top teams enter knockout stage on a roll

U.S. women take on Spain Monday

June 22, 2019

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US gets revenge on Sweden in final group stage win

finish atop Group F, set goal record

June 20, 2019

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Netherlands score two second-half goals to beat Canada

get winner in 75th minute to win group

June 20, 2019

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Cameroon beats New Zealand to reach round of 16 on last-gasp effort

scores winner in 94th minute

June 20, 2019

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Chile beats Thailand, fails to advance to next round

penalty kick hits crossbar, denies Chile round of 16 berth

June 20, 2019

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Women’s World Cup: France beats Nigeria on controversial penalty kick

plays key role again as Les Bleues go unbeaten in group stage

June 17, 2019