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Three takeaways from USWNT win over Spain in SheBelieves Cup

Spain frustrated the U.S., Christen Press entered late and there was some confusion over the captain’s band.

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Spain defeats Japan 3-1 to open SheBelieves Cup

Spain opens the 2020 SheBelieves Cup with a convincing win over Japan

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USWNT hopes for ‘spectacle’ against France in World Cup quarterfinal

Megan Rapinoe couldn’t contain her enthusiasm about facing France on the World Cup stage, calling it the type of game you dream about as a kid

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USWNT sneaks by Spain 2-1 in gritty World Cup match, advances to quarterfinals

The United States now moves on to Paris for a much-anticipated quarterfinal Friday against host France.

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Spanish coach Jorge Vilda after 2-1 loss to U.S.: ‘We’ve given them a run for their money’

Spain swarmed and pressured the U.S. into multiple mistakes, using physical play to prevent the Americans from getting comfortable

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Watch: Spain equalizes USWNT early in World Cup round of 16 match

Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso rifled the ball into the top right corner of the net to tie the game 1-1. 

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USWNT starting XI vs. Spain: Morgan, Ertz back as expected

Lindsey Horan, a typical starter, is not in the lineup due to a coach’s decision.

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Celia Jiménez Delgado on Spain’s focus at Women’s World Cup: ‘We’re changing reality’

Delgado, Spaniards eager to win and serve as role models on soccer’s biggest stage

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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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USWNT beats Spain 1-0 with goal from Christen Press

The United States women’s national team returned to winning ways Tuesday, recording a narrow 1-0 victory over Spain at Estadio Jose Rico Perez in Alicante. The game’s lone goal came in the 54th minute, when substitute Christen Press scored her 47th international goal. The goal was almost entirely a solo effort. Press received a pass […]