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Three Women’s World Cups, three defining moments this decade
The 2010s in women’s soccer can very much be defined by the three World Cups played during the decade. This may not seem so novel, but it is quite possible that in 25, 50, or even 100 years, the World Cups of the 2010s will maintain a pivotal place in the growth of women’s soccer in the United States.
I know what you’re going to say. It was 1999 that came first and will always be at the top of the mountain. And it’s true, every nugget of women’s soccer can be traced back to the organizers of that tournament, who instead of wishing it would be a big deal, went out and
made it into a big deal.
But the unpopular reality is that much of that momentum had been stunted by the time 2011 rolled around. The
United States
had not won a World Cup since, and when they were shocked by Mexico in qualifying, they played a two-leg, intercontinental playoff against Italy in virtual anonymity. The top story in the interceding years was Hope Solo’s tirade after the 2007 World Cup semifinal loss. But Solo did not play in that match, and beyond the inner circle of die-hard fans, there was not much in the way of analysis of w
The USWNT in the 2010s: A decade of opponents
The United States Women’s National Team had a phenomenal decade, with 2 Women’s World Cup titles, an Olympic gold medal, and several other accomplishments in the 2010s. The team went an astounding 177-14-29 (W-L-D) from 2010-2019, and from Portugal to Jacksonville, they terrorized opponents quite frequently.
The team faced 41 unique opponents in their 220 matches, including friendlies, World Cup qualifying, Olympic qualifying, and friendly tournaments like SheBelieves Cup and the Tournament of Nations. Who did they face the most? Let’s see who the most common opponents were for the best team on the planet:
China was the USWNT’s most familiar opponent, lining up against the world champions 16 times this decade. It may not be that surprising, as the USWNT liked to schedule the same team twice in the same international window so that they didn’t have to figure out the logistics of two separate teams flying to the United States. Japan, Mexico, Sweden, Canada, France, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Germany each faced the USWNT 10 times or more, and with friendly competitions like the Algarve Cup, the Kirin
A look back at every U-17 Women's World Cup final
Korea DPR will face Spain in the U-17 Women's World Cup final on Sunday
Both sides are aiming to win a third title, with Spain hunting a historic three-peat
FIFA looks back at the previous seven showpieces
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One way or another, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ history will be made on Sunday.
Both Korea DPR and Spain head into battle in Santo Domingo looking to become the first nation to lift three titles. The Spanish have upped the ante further still, as they aim to become the first side to win three straight 11-a-side World Cups at youth or senior level.
To whet the appetite for the showdown,
FIFA
looks back at the previous seven U-17 deciders.
New Zealand 2008
New Zealand 2008
Korea DPR 2-1 USA (AET)Korea DPR 2-1 USA (AET)
Korea DPR goals:
Kim Un-hyang (77'), Jang Hyon-sun (113')
USA goal:
Hong Myong-hui own goal (2')
The very first U-17 Women's World Cup final went all the way to extra time, as Korea DPR came from behind to edge USA.
It took just two minutes to light the Auckland touchpaper
The US and the 2010 World Cup
Our series on the US at the World Cup continues with a look at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Following its poor showing at the 2006 World Cup, the US was clearly in need of new leadership, and three weeks after it’s exit from the tournament, the US Soccer Federation announced that head coach Bruce Arena’s contract would not be renewed. When negotiations to hire Jurgen Klinsmann as the new head coach could not be completed, Bob Bradley was named as interim head coach in December of 2006. In May of 2007, the interim tag was removed only weeks before the start of the 2007 Gold Cup tournament. There, Bradley coached the US to the final on June 24 in front of 60,000 spectators at Chicago’s Soldier Field where a 2-1 win over Mexico capped a six game run in which the US outscored its opponents 13 goals to three.
Four days later, the US played its opening group game at the 2007 Copa America in Venezuela, its first appearance in the tournament since 1995. With little time to rest, and using a squad largely comprised of young MLS players, the US was grouped with, Argentina, Colombia, and Paraguay in Group C. It was a disappointi