The two leading favorites in the Women’s World Cup will face off in Paris on Friday, as the United States and France meet up for what could be the match of the tournament. Since the draw for the Women’s World Cup was determined in December, pundits have pointed to the […]
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Injury, Illness Concerns Plague England Ahead of Women’s World Cup Quarterfinal vs. Norway
England and Norway will meet in the first quarterfinal of the Women’s World Cup on Thursday, with England favored despite questions over the availability of some key players heading into the match. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, England is the +100 pick to win Thursday’s match in regulation, with Norway listed […]
Two Penalties for Megan Rapinoe Lift United States to 2-1 Victory Over Spain
The United States escaped from its toughest test thus far in the Women’s World Cup, as Megan Rapinoe converted two penalties to lead the Americans to a 2-1 victory over Spain in the Round of 16. The win means that the US women will advance to take on France in […]
Even on Short Rest, USA Heavily Favored to Get Past Spain at Women’s World Cup
The United States will enter its Round of 16 matchup as a heavy favorite, but will have to be wary of a rapidly improving Spain side if it wants to advance safely to the quarterfinals at the Women’s World Cup. The USA will also have to deal with a relatively […]
US Women’s Soccer Revenue is Higher, So Why the Pay Gap?
The assertion that US Men’s soccer generates more revenue than the US Women’s team was recently debunked by the US Soccer Federation’s own numbers. The pay gap between men and women in US soccer was understood to be purely economic. If the men generated more revenue, they deserved higher pay. […]
Women’s World Cup: No Major Surprises as Favorites Ease Into Round of 16
The top teams were largely unchallenged during the group stage of the Women’s World Cup, meaning the odds haven’t shifted away from the favorites as the tournament enters the knockout rounds. There have been few upsets so far in France, and the top teams have comfortable matchups for the Round […]
Women’s World Cup: United States, Sweden Renew Rivalry to Close Out Group Stage
Both the United States and Sweden have clinched advancement to the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup, but there will still be plenty of eyes on the two sides when they meet up on Thursday to determine the winner of Group F. The USA and Sweden have a long […]
Women’s World Cup: Nine Teams Clinch Knockout Round Positions with Game to Spare
Nine of the 16 knockout stage spots have already been claimed at the Women’s World Cup, while the last seven remain up for grabs as teams head into their final matches this week. From Monday through Thursday, each group will be playing its final round of games, with all four […]
Women’s World Cup: Five Bets for the USA’s Match vs. Chile on Sunday
Fresh off its emphatic 13-0 win over Thailand, the United States has confirmed its place as a favorite in the Women’s World Cup. Now, the USA will look to score another big win on Sunday, as they face off against Chile in their second match of the tournament. In all […]
United States Defends Play, Celebrations After 13-0 Humiliation of Thailand at Women’s World Cup
In a result that was never in doubt, the United States blasted Thailand in its opening game at the Women’s World Cup, defeating their overmatched opponents by a 13-0 score. But both the margin and the celebrations that followed each goal became talking points in the aftermath of the match, […]
Women’s World Cup: United States Expects to Start Strong with Big Win vs. Thailand
The United States will start its run at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, as the defending champions play their first group stage game against an overmatched Thailand squad. The Americans come into their first match as overwhelming favorites over Thailand, which is 34th in the FIFA rankings heading into […]
US Women’s National Team Defending Title, Controversy Going into World Cup
The US Women’s National Team doesn’t have its first game in the World Cup until Tuesday, but they are still making plenty of news off the field. Two issues have overtaken whether or not the team can repeat as champions, and could distract the team. The competition began on Friday […]
France, United States Lead Deep Field at 2019 Women’s World Cup
The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup begins on Friday, with host France and defending champion the United States among the favorites to walk away with a world championship. The 24-team tournament could prove to be the deepest Women’s World Cup yet, with several teams capable of potentially winning the title […]
FIFA Drops Plan to Expand 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 Teams
FIFA has decided to stick with the 32-team format for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, holding off on its plans to expand the tournament to 48 teams. The decision means that the first 48-team World Cup will take place in 2026, when the tournament is jointly hosted by the […]
From Russia with Love: A Look Back at the Super-Thrilling 2018 World Cup
If the 2018 World Cup wasn’t the best soccer/football tournament of all time, it was awfully close. From stunning upsets to epic comebacks, tragic meltdowns to Cinderella runs, Russia 2018 had viewers — and bettors — repeatedly on the edge of their seats. Let’s take a look back at what […]
GOOOOOOOAAAAAAL! Top 5 Soccer Scores in 2018 (VIDEO)
The year in soccer held many great goals, and several of them helped decide matches all around the world. There were incredible scoring feats in the Premier League, the World Cup in Russia, and smaller stages as well. Some of the goals that were scored seemed to defy physics. In […]
Luka Modric Wins Ballon d’Or, Ending Decade of Dominance by Ronaldo and Messi
Luka Modric was named the Ballon d’Or winner by France Football on Monday, capping off an unforgettable year for the Croatian midfielder. Modric, who led his country to the World Cup final and his club, Real Madrid, to a third straight Champions League title, is the first person other than […]
Gregg Berhalter Named as Manager for US Men’s National Soccer Team
After a process that took over a year to complete, Gregg Berhalter has officially been named the new manager of the United States men’s national soccer team. ESPN reported Saturday that Berhalter had agreed to a contract that would make him the head coach of the national team through the […]
‘Reggae Girlz’ Lead Jamaica Women’s Team to First World Cup Berth
USA defeated Canada to win the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in Frisco, Texas, but the third-place match on Wednesday had significant consequences. Led by Bunny Shaw, Jamaica’s women’s national football team, nicknamed the “Reggae Girlz,” defeated Panama 4-2 in a shootout to secure their first-ever World Cup invitation. With the victory […]
Analysis: $155 Billion Bet on 2018 FIFA World Cup
As the biggest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup draws not only the largest global audience but also the most betting of any competition. And thanks to data technology, FIFA now says they have the numbers to prove just how big a betting spectacle Russia 2018 turned […]