“But series are not played on paper or potential, it’s what people deliver out there”. “Australia are still probably favourites, they’ve only got to retain I suppose”.
At 32, and with a fresh endorsement deal from Visa and the eyes of the nation upon her, she may be back for another World Cup, a leader in her own right.
Lloyd didn’t miss the chance, scoring one goal on a penalty kick and setting up the other in a 2-0 semi-final victory over top-ranked Germany that sends the Americans to a World Cup final for a record fourth time. The referee whistled The penalty, probably should have...
For almost all of her 14-year professional career, Abby Wambach has been the ultimate example of consistency. The Americans missed their first three attempts.
Her single goal this World Cup, after a combined 10 in the previous two, is evidence of her regression. “It’s been a constant reminder”, Wambach said Friday, passion crackling off of her like sparks. It is the date the United States lost the World Cup final to...