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USWNT shifts World Cup focus from preparing to performing

Americans train, watch other Cup matches as they wait for their first chance to play on the world stage

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Ilsinho inspires Philadelphia Union comeback win over New York Red Bulls

Ilsinho’s two goals and one assist off the bench sparked a remarkable comeback for the Union

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Orlando City ownership needs to get out of the way now that it has a strong front office leader

Is it possible that Orlando City, five tumultuous and mostly miserable seasons after joining Major League Soccer, is finally turning the corner — not only on the pitch but in the front office?

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Francis Atuahene’s scores 1st MLS goal on birthday, secures FC Dallas draw at San Jose Earthquakes

The game also featured a bizarre own goal, a goal following Video Review and another from Chris Wondolowski

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Nigeria’s Faith Michael carried off on stretcher during World Cup loss to Norway

Michael, also known as Ikidi, went down after a rough collision with her own goalkeeper.

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Spain beats South Africa 3-1 for 1st Women’s World Cup win

LE HAVRE, France (AP) — Spain won a game at the Women’s World Cup for the first time, beating South Africa 3-1 Saturday behind two penalty kicks by Jennifer Hermoso. Spain, ranked No. 13 in the world, finished last in its group four years ago in Canada, the country’s only other appearance in the tournament. […]

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Giulia Gwinn goal lifts Germany to 1-0 World Cup win over China

Gwinn’s powerful 66th-minute shot from the edge of the penalty area sealed Germany’s victory

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: How to watch Day 2

REIMS, France — The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup started Friday and host France opened the tournament with a resounding 4-0 Group A victory over South Korea.  Now, the first full day of matches begins. Group B teams will kick of Saturday with Germany vs. China at 9 a.m. ET in Rennes and Spain vs. […]

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Leveling late: Jordan Hamilton secures Toronto FC 2-2 draw with Sporting KC

Toronto FC moves above the playoff line in the East with a second consecutive draw

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USWNT greeted warmly in Reims, France ahead of first World Cup match

While the rest of the country turned attention to the opening match of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Paris, the U.S. players settled into Champagne country.