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Vlatko Andonovski taking positives from up-and-down USWNT debut: ‘I’m glad we handled it the way we did’

‘To be clear, I was not happy with those two goals,’ Andonovski said of conceding twice.

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Netherlands to play USA in World Cup final after beating Sweden 1-0

A slick passing sequence ended in the 99th minute with Jackie Groenen scoring the game-winner.

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Surprising Sweden ousts Germany, heads to Women’s World Cup semifinal

Stina Blackstenius scored the go-ahead goal just minutes into the second half and Sweden surprised Germany with a 2-1 quarterfinal victory Saturday night at the Women’s World Cup

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Crystal Dunn embraces left back, helps USWNT defense keep World Cup clean sheet

For the first time in program history, the USWNT conceded no goals through the group stage of the World Cup.

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VAR booed during USWNT World Cup win over Sweden

VAR worked in the Americans’ favor Thursday, but it’s drawn sharp criticism during the Women’s World Cup

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USWNT defeats Sweden 2-0, wins group and sets another Women’s World Cup record

After tension and references to a 2016 Olympics loss to Sweden, the United States women’s national team came out and scored in less than three minutes

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Watch: USWNT’s Lindsey Horan scores fastest goal of 2019 Women’s World Cup

Lindsey Horan and Tobin Heath scored early goals for the Americans

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USWNT starting XI vs. Sweden: Julie Ertz benched for injury precaution

Julie Ertz is on the bench as a precaution because of a minor hip contusion.

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Thailand improves but still no match for powerhouse Sweden

NICE, France — Following their 13-0 thrashing by the United States Thailand faced another impossible task in Sweden. In front of an announced crowd of 9,354 at the Stade de Nice, Thailand suffered a slightly more favorable 5-1 defeat. “I have never won a match before playing it,” Sweden head coach Peter Gerhardsson said after […]

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World Cup: Rain delay halts Sweden, Chile match

Referee Lucila Venegas halted play in the 73rd minute due to severe weather.