Linda Caicedo is fast-becoming the biggest story of the biggest Women’s World Cup to date. Her stunning goal to set up Colombia’s shock 2-1 win on Sunday over Germany, one of the tournament favorites, was the latest magical moment from the 18-year-old Real Madrid forward. But her performances on the field have been dimmed for…
Four months ago, Jamaica’s players felt unprepared for the Women’s World Cup, blaming inadequate support from their soccer federation for leaving them without proper practice time or pay. Ranked 43rd, Jamaica takes on No. 8 Brazil in a group-stage finale Wednesday. “We always look forward to say, ‘We need to try any way possible to get to the second round,’” Jamaica coach Lorne Donaldson said.
Before what could be her last Women's World Cup match, Marta reflected on her last 20 years playing for Brazil and the fight to advance women’s soccer worldwide. “When I started playing, I didn’t have an idol - a female idol," she told a news conference, responding to questions ahead of Wednesday's must-win game for Brazil. More than 1.6 million tickets have been sold for the biggest Women's World Cup ever staged.
Sizing up a fifth-ranked France lineup led by Wendie Renard is important for Panama’s players and coaching staff in planning for their Women’s World Cup group finale. “Wendie, she is maybe one of the tallest players in the world,” France coach Hervé Renard said of his veteran team captain. Four of Renard’s five career goals at the Women’s World Cup have come from set pieces, including the winner against Brazil last weekend in a pivotal Group F encounter.
Denmark advanced to the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup for the first time since 1995 after beating Haiti 2-0 on Tuesday in its last group-stage match. Denmark’s goals came courtesy of a penalty kick by Pernille Harder in the 21st minute and a calm finish by Sanne Troelsgaard in stoppage time.