ALL POSTS TAGGED "USWNT" - Page 6
Sweden
/ 434 days agoUSWNT scores 2.79 million viewers in loss to Sweden
Even though the USWNT is coming home after a loss to Sweden, it pulled in considerable viewers during its 5 a.m. ET kickoff. The round of 16 loss is the earliest exit for the USWNT in its Women's World Cup history. Even though the squad showed some cracks in its form during the group stage, […]
Sweden
/ 437 days agoUSA lose by a millimeter; earliest tournament exit ever for team
The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) crashed out of the Women’s World Cup in the round of 16 as they fell 5-4 to Sweden in a penalty shootout after both sides were goalless at the end of 120 minutes. This is USWNT’s earliest exit in a World Cup in its history. Alex Morgan and co […]
USWNT
/ 438 days agoUSA vs Sweden preview: Americans backing into knockout rounds
The USWNT has not played well thus far at the Women's World Cup. In fact, the Americans are backing into the knockout rounds. This year was the first time the USWNT had failed to win at least two group stage games. Because of this they finished as the runners-up in their group. By finishing as […]
FOX Sports
/ 439 days agoWomen's World Cup US ratings down 36% compared to 2019
Women's World Cup ratings this summer were always going to face an uphill climb in the United States. Despite record TV viewing numbers in the past, the simple location of this year's tournament made those feats hard to match. Kickoff times are playing a huge role in the viewership of games. As a result, ratings […]
USWNT
/ 440 days agoWho USA plays next in Women's World Cup
The USWNT advanced to the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup after a nervy scoreless draw against Portugal. While pundits fire criticism toward the squad for underperforming, the United States maintains its goal of winning a third straight Women's World Cup. However, the next game for the United States may be harder than both […]
Carli Lloyd
/ 440 days agoHoran labels Lloyd USWNT criticism as just noise
United States women's national team co-captain Lindsey Horan has defended her team's actions following a 0-0 draw against Portugal on Tuesday. Although the Americans qualified for the Women's World Cup knockout round, they finished second in their group. This means that the top-ranked team must now face a tough Sweden team in the round of […]
Carli Lloyd
/ 442 days agoCarli Lloyd criticizes USWNT for celebrating after draw
The United States women's national team qualified for the round of 16 at the 2023 Women's World Cup early Tuesday morning. However, the Americans finished second in Group E after drawing against Portugal 0-0. Despite being the top-ranked team in the tournament, the USWNT has only narrowly advanced to the knockout round. The Americans have […]
FOX Sports
/ 442 days agoFOX misses chance for diversity at Women's World Cup
If you have been able to stay up or wake up early to watch the Women's World Cup, you will have seen the usual FOX coverage of a major tournament. In a way, there are no surprises. You know what you'll get. Since acquiring the women's and men's World Cup rights starting in 2015, FOX […]
Portugal
/ 443 days agoUSWNT vs Portugal preview: Knockout stage spot up for grabs
If the previous two games provide any preview of the USWNT, the final group stage game against Portugal is no guarantee. Even worse, the USWNT must force at least a draw to punch a ticket to the knockout stages. With the final group game against Portugal rapidly approaching, many feel that the USWNT has not […]
Alex Morgan
/ 446 days agoFIFA VP stirs equal pay controversy at Women's World Cup
The sport of soccer is a vibrant environment where athleticism, strategy, and enthusiasm all thrive. It is an exciting demonstration of human potential, from the enthusiastic enthusiasm of the crowd to the skilled maneuvering on the field. Underneath all the flash and splendor, though, a war that is about far more than soccer itself rages […]
FOX Sports
/ 446 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
/ 447 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 […]
Netherlands
/ 448 days agoUSWNT vs. Netherlands preview: Rematch of 2019 World Cup final
The USWNT began its Women's World Cup title defense in underwhelming fashion. It opened with a 3-0 win over Vietnam. The performance left much to be desired. Many expected a repeat of the 13-0 opening win over Thailand four years ago. But at the end of the day, the United States got all three points. […]
USWNT
/ 452 days agoSophia Smith stars as USWNT win first Women's World Cup game
A USWNT win got the Americans off to a perfect start to the 2023 Women's World Cup on Friday. Despite a valiant defensive effort by Vietnam, the Americans eventually cruised to a 3-0 victory. Rising star Sophia Smith netted a brace for the USWNT, while captain Lindsey Horan put the finishing touches on the victory […]
Megan Rapinoe
/ 453 days agoRapinoe, Lavelle to be eased into action at Women's World Cup
United States women's national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has revealed that two of his stars, Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle, will ease back into action at the Women's World Cup. Both have missed time on the pitch in recent weeks due to various injuries. However, the manager claimed that Julie Ertz is 100% fit […]