The U.S. Women’s National Team recorded its fourth consecutive shutout to defeat China PR 1-0 in the Quarterfinals at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and advance to the tournament Semifinal. Carli Lloyd, starting as the team’s captain, earned her 200th cap and headed in the game-winning goal in the 53rd minute. Lloyd is the third WNT […]
Archives for June 2015
Klinsmann Names Veteran Gold Cup Roster
U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has named the 23-player roster that will defend the USA’s title at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The roster includes 17 players from the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad. Ten players from this group have been a part of USA teams that have won a Gold Cup in […]
USA Blanks Colombia 2-0 To Reach Quarters
The U.S. Women’s National Team recorded its third consecutive shutout to blank Colombia 2-0 in the Round of 16 at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and book its ticket to the tournament Quarterfinals. Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd scored in the second half to give the USA the lead and lift the team past Las […]
U.S. Women Win 1-0 To Advance In World Cup
The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Nigeria 1-0 in front of a crowd of 52,193 at BC Place in Vancouver to win Group D at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and advance to the Round of 16. Abby Wambach’s side-footed a strike in the 45th minute proved to be the game winner. It was her […]
Klingenberg’s Clearing Header Good As A Goal
The U.S. Women’s National Team drew Sweden 0-0 in front of a sellout crowd of 32,716 at Winnipeg Stadium to remain in first place of Group D at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Sweden’s strongest opportunity and only shot on goal came in the 77th minute from a set piece play. After a scramble […]
Rapinoe Scores Two, USA Beats Aussies 3-1
The U.S. Women’s National Team opened Group D play at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 3-1 win against Australia at Winnipeg Stadium. Midfielder Megan Rapinoe scored two goals and forward Christen Press added one to propel the USA past the Matildas in its opening match of the tournament. Australia threatened frequently in the first […]
American Men Rally To Shock The Dutch, 4-3
The U.S. Men’s National Team completed an astonishing second-half comeback in the last two minutes of the game to defeat #6-ranked Netherlands 4-3 at Amsterdam Arena for the first time in five meetings between the two teams. Danny Williams equalized in the 88th minute and Bobby Wood notched the game-winner in the 90th to complete […]
U.S. U20s Beat New Zealand
The U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team rolled to a second straight Group A victory at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, shutting out tournament host New Zealand 4-0 at North Harbor Stadium in Auckland. The USA got on the board early in the first half with a goal from forward Rubio Rubin following a set-piece […]
Klinsmann Names Roster For Dutch, Germans
U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann will bring 22 players to Europe for two of the toughest tests of his tenure, facing away friendlies against two of the top three finishers at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. meets No. 6-ranked Netherlands on June 5 in Amsterdam (2:30 p.m. ET – ESPN, WatchESPN, […]
US WNT Departs For World With 0-0 Draw
US WNT Departs For World With 0-0 Draw Before a sellout crowd of 26,467 at Red Bull Arena, the U.S. Women’s National Team played the Korea Republic to a 0-0 draw in its final game of the Send-Off Series before departing to Canada for the start of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. After dropping […]