Women's World Cup
SNL’s Leslie Jones Is Losing Her Sh*t Over The USWNT (And It’s Amazing)
Leslie Jones, the inimitable comedian of Saturday Night Live and Ghostbusters fame, seems to have just discovered the USWNT and she was losing her shit — in her own unique, lovely way — when the Americans beat England in the Women’s World Cup semifinals on Tuesday.
Phil Neville y los Antics de Inglaterra muestran que Tres Leonas no están listas para ser candidatas al Mundial
La cruzada de Inglaterra para sacar a la USWNT de su posición ha terminado en un fracaso.
Desde el alboroto de los medios británicos por el nervio de los americanos para celebrar los goles en la Copa Mundial Femenina hasta los intentos de Phil Neville de motivar a sus cargos tratando de afirmar que los EE.UU. estaban espiando al equipo, la USWNT ha sido el enemigo público número 1 en Inglaterra desde hace algún tiempo.
Alyssa Naeher Is Now The US Secretary Of Defense
In between showing that replay of Chile not scoring on a free kick and talking about Hope Solo, we forgot to give Alyssa Naeher her proper due. She stayed calm and alert despite Becky Sauerbrunn's error against Spain, recorded four saves and withstood France’s second-half flurry last Friday, but still we didn’t take any time to address the U.S. goalkeeper. Now nobody's gonna talk about anything besides Alyssa Naeher.
Christen Press Scores Opening Goal Of World Cup Semifinal
Alex Morgan Celebrates 30th Birthday With World Cup Goal, Sarcastic Sip Of Tea At England’s Expense
Kids love to have imaginary tea parties when they’re young. Alex Morgan is still having one in France.
Alex Morgan, who turned 30 on Tuesday, celebrated with a fine cup of imaginary tea after scoring the second goal for the U.S. against England at the Women’s World Cup.
Christen Press, who started in place of Megan Rapinoe, and Ellen White traded goals early on before Morgan gave the USWNT a 2-1 lead in the 31st minute with a headed goal.
Jill Ellis Benches Megan Rapinoe For England Game
The USWNT lineup vs England was announced shortly before the gigantic Women’s World Cup semifinal match in Lyon on Tuesday and the tournament’s biggest star is on the bench.
USWNT coach Jill Ellis put Megan Rapinoe, who has scored two goals in two straight knockout-round matches, on the bench, replacing her with Christen Press at left wing.
USWNT Lineup vs England
OH WHEN THE YANKS...
Leon Likes: USA vs. England Women's World Cup Semifinal Prediction
Christen Press Quote
USWNT Jersey Sales Break Nike's Single-Season Record (Men's Or Women's)
The USWNT continues to find itself in the headlines following a 2-1 victory over France in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Nike senior director Heidi Burgett has just released a statement claiming that the USWNT's home kit is the best selling jersey ever on Nike.com within a single season, for men or women.