ALL POSTS TAGGED "Netherlands" - Page 3
USWNT
/ 351 days ago2027 Women's World Cup bids come down to the wire
The 2023 Women's World Cup just wrapped up this past summer. But now eyes turn to the next edition of the premier women's soccer event. Today is the final day for countries to submit their bids to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and one major entrant waited until the last moment. USA and […]
Arsenal
/ 354 days agoWhat are the most iconic soccer kits of all time?
Iconic soccer kits pop out in the annals of the game. Whether it be for flashy patterns, elite players that wore them, or historic moments, seeing a certain jersey can spark memories of the past in soccer fans. This applies to both national teams and club teams, too. People pay homage to national teams and […]
Women's Soccer
/ 395 days agoSurprising joint bid to rival US as 2027 Women's World Cup host
The 2023 Women's World Cup is now in the past, and the stoplight attention is now slowly setting on the 2027 tournament and a new bid to host. Australia and New Zealand completed their hosting responsibilities for the WWC. However, the host in four years remains uncertain. FIFA is in the initial stages of the […]
Euro 2024
/ 405 days agoNetherlands secures vital points at Greece in Euro qualifying
In a massive road game against Greece, the Netherlands took a massive step toward qualifying for Euro 2024 with a late win. Virgil van Dijk scored the only goal of the game with a penalty near the end of the 90 minutes. The hosts now have the pole position to advance alongside France out of […]
AZ Alkmaar
/ 407 days agoDutch police want a nationwide ban on violent foreign supporters
Authorities inside the Netherlands are attempting to crack down on fan violence surrounding soccer matches. High-ranking Dutch police figures are attempting to bar certain foreign fans from attending games inside the country. This ban would essentially be for supporters of clubs that previously showed violent tendencious on Dutch soil. The call comes from Amsterdam police […]
Ajax
/ 416 days agoEx-Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal back at Ajax in another role
Louis van Gaal will attempt to pull Ajax out of their present difficulties. The Dutch powerhouses have been off to their worst start in over 60 years and are looking to turn things around. There will be no return to management for the former manager. However, he will serve as an adviser on soccer-related technical […]
Ajax
/ 426 days agoLouis van Gaal would be ideal man to coach Ajax: Van der Vaart
Louis van Gaal presents an interesting choice to take over the calamitous situation at Ajax. The club's head coach, Maurice Steijn, is under serious pressure after Ajax suffered an embarrassing moment both on and off the pitch. Eredivisie officials abandoned Ajax's game against Feyenoord after 56 minutes. Home Ajax supporters launched flares onto the pitch […]
Euro 2024
/ 440 days agoOranje magic as Netherlands beat Ireland in Euro Qualifiers
The Netherlands came back from an early setback to beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in the European Championship Qualifiers at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday evening. The Irish came into the encounter at the back of a 2-0 loss at the hands of France while the Netherlands, playing under Ronald Koeman had easily dispatched […]
Argentina
/ 444 days agoDutch captain Van Dijk defends Messi after Van Gaal controversy
The shocking allegation that Louis van Gaal made regarding Lionel Messi's World Cup triumph has caused a major uproar in the soccer community. The Netherlands, coached by Van Gaal, were eliminated in the Quarter-Finals by the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner and Argentina. December 10, 2022, was the date of their matchup when in a nail-biter, […]
FIFA World Cup
/ 446 days agoVan Gaal insists World Cup was rigged to help Messi win
Former Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal has made some incredible comments regarding Argentina's triumph with Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup. The 72-year-old coach has now claimed that the tournament was rigged to help Messi win. Messi's Argentina beat van Gaal's Dutch side in the quarterfinals of the competition. Argentina then went on […]
England
/ 461 days agoNetherlands men's team eyes England Women's boss Wiegman
England women's national team head coach Sarina Wiegman could be returning to the Netherlands in a historic way. The former Netherlands women's head coach has had success at each of her career coaching stops. Prior to joining England, Wiegman led the Netherlands women's team to the 2019 World Cup Final. There, only the USWNT could […]
Spain
/ 471 days agoSpain, Sweden win in Women's World Cup quarterfinals
Spain and Sweden have both booked their places in the semifinals of the 2023 Women's World Cup. The Spanish side endured a late comeback from the Netherlands to advance through the Women's World Cup quarterfinals. Sweden, on the other hand, were quite comfortable in their victory over Japan. The wins by the two European teams […]
Netherlands
/ 472 days agoUSA have really big mouths in Women’s World Cup, says Dutch
Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn made some interesting comments regarding the United States women's national team on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference ahead of a matchup with Spain, Beerensteyn claimed that the USWNT players talk too much. The Americans were knocked out of the 2023 Women's World Cup against Sweden in the round of 16. […]
FOX Sports
/ 485 days agoUSA vs Netherlands: 7.9 million for Women's World Cup game
Wednesday night's Women's World Cup game between USA and Netherlands scored an impressive viewing number. More than 7.9 million people watched the game across FOX and Telemundo. On FOX, specifically, the viewing audience was 6.429 million. While FOX Sports have the English-language rights, Telemundo Deportes are the exclusive Spanish-language rights holders. Telemundo scored 1.51 million. […]
Netherlands
/ 486 days agoLindsey Horan fires USWNT to draw against Netherlands
The USWNT settled for a draw against the Netherlands on Wednesday night in its second match of the Women's World Cup. The 1-1 tie keeps the Americans on top of Group E after two matches. This is thanks to a superior goal difference despite a level point total with the Dutch side. Team co-captain Lindsey […]