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Whoever says that women’s football hasn’t advanced, is lying. We have seen the evolution of multiple national teams at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Women’s soccer was a sport dominated by the Americans, tailed by the Chinese. And suddenly Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, England and France cut the...
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In Spain’s pre-match conference, Mapi Leon sent a convincing message to the press: “They are the favorites, but we’re going to give our lives, we’re going to leave our skin so they won’t win the match. We know they’re better, but that doesn’t mean we won’t fight until the...
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Detroit City FC headed into Columbus on a seven-game unbeaten streak that has landed them in a top-two playoff position in the Great Lakes Conference standings. Their good fortune continued with a 3-0 smackdown of FC Columbus on Saturday night in front of a large contingent...
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Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano once said that goalkeepers are cursed forever, solitary souls condemned to “eternal misfortune.” In the women’s game, part of that affliction comes from the lack of attention that the position requires. Young goalies don’t have enough tools to develop specific skills and evolve. Nevertheless, they’ll...
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CINCINNATI — The LA Galaxy were out-passed and out-possessed at FC Cincinnati on Saturday, but were much more efficient with their opportunities to earn a 2-0 road win. Emmanuel Boateng and Favio Alvarez tallied for the visitors, with the latter also providing the assist on the former’s goal. The...
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The first round of the 2019 Women’s World Cup is over, and the tournament advances into the knockout stage. Die or advance. Points don’t matter anymore, although they were essential to determine the soccer showdowns. At this point, with an objective point of view, which teams are the best...
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INDIANAPOLIS — In celebration of World Refugee Day and the refugees who call central Indiana home, Exodus Refugee Immigration is hosting its annual World Refugee Day Reggae Party this Saturday from 4-10 p.m. at the Cottage Home Community Space at 714 North Highland Avenue. It’s free to attend and...
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After hitting his first rough patch as head coach of the U.S. men’s national team thanks to recent sub-optimal performances in friendlies, Gregg Berhalter felt plenty of pressure entering the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup. Managing in his first meaningful match, his side opened its tournament campaign with a 4-0...
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Every so often, we attempt to get #MerchDay trending on Twitter, which is a call to arms to support football clubs and soccer-related entities at all levels by purchasing their merchandise. In no particular order, below is a list of all the recommendations tweeted out during the latest edition...
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With the reelection of FIFA president Gianni Infantino until 2023, the dominant football organism implemented new rules that will take action immediately. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) made some significant changes in certain jurisdictions of the game. Some of those new rulings are necessary, some others are indifferent,...
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A stunning display presented itself in Montpellier. Brazil and Australia gave us the most exciting match — so far — of the second round of the Women’s World Cup group stage. It was a high-scoring game featuring an impressive comeback, and with two new records broken. In their first...
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The first week of the Women’s World Cup left delightful sensations as a spectacle and major sports tournament. France demonstrated that they didn’t need an extensive marketing campaign to call the attention of soccer fans. The attendance in most of the matches was exemplary. France sold out the 48,000...