Sepp Blatter Resigning From FIFA Will Boost Value Of World Cup
2015 Women’s World Cup Predictions: KO Rounds
We have given a look at the groups, but now it's onto predictions for the knockout rounds. Here is a reminder of who I have getting through in Canada: Group Winners: Canada, Germany, Japan, United States, Brazil, France Second-Place: Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, … [Read more...]
Women’s World Cup 2015 Preview & Predictions: Group F
The final group features two top-10 nations, and two more in the top 30. It is spearheaded by one of the favorites, France. It is a quality grouping. There is little doubt the high-powered offense of France will get them through this group, but the other three teams will have to fight tooth and … [Read more...]
Women’s World Cup 2015 Preview & Predictions: Group E
Group E is a well-rounded group that plays out perfectly to send a third nation through to the knockout rounds. The group features two top-15 ranked squads, and one more in the top 20. Brazil is clearly the big fish in this pond, but they will have some interesting match-ups throughout group … [Read more...]
Women’s World Cup 2015 Preview & Predictions: Group D
The Group of Death. Group D. Three of FIFA's top 10 ranked nations grouped together. This is, by far, the deepest group in the field. It is led by the star-power of the United States, but are followed closely by Pia Sundhage's Swedish national team. Australia and Nigeria are not too far behind, … [Read more...]
Women’s World Cup 2015 Preview & Predictions: Group C
We have covered the first two groups of the World Cup, and now we move on to Group C. This group features the reigning, defending World Cup champions – Japan. The Japanese stunned many with their impressive run toward the title. After finishing second in their group they were matched with Germany … [Read more...]
Women’s World Cup 2015 Preview & Predictions: Group B
Group B features two newcomers, and two of the World Cup mainstays. The #1 ranked German national team is without question one of the favorites entering the 2015 Cup. But is there anyone else that can contend? Will one of the new kids on the block be able to advance? There is still a lot of … [Read more...]
FOX Sports Women’s World Cup Promo Features Actual Women Soccer Players…After 30 Seconds
Female Footballers: Past, Present and Future
When I was a little girl, I had male role models. It was 1991, I distinctly remember watching, for the first time, women on the TV who were playing soccer during Women’s World Cup in China. By 1994, I remember going to a Santa Clara University women’s soccer game and Brandi Chastain was there. I … [Read more...]