![]() Getty ImagesĪ brief list of insane things that have happened around France’s squad in the past year-plus: Kheira Hamraoui, at one point a member of the national team, was dragged from a car and bashed in the legs Nancy Kerrigan-style, and her club teammate Aminata Diallo was charged with masterminding the attack captain Wendie Renard briefly quit the team in protest of the team’s working conditions widely loathed coach Corinne Diacre was fired and replaced by veteran hand Herve Renard (no relation). Odds to win: 11/1 The return of Wendie Renard to anchor France’s defense is a big step toward stabilizing a club beset by drama in the past few months. Australia is 0-2-2 in its past four matches against the USWNT, and coach Tony Gustavsson was a longtime Team USA assistant. Mary Fowler, 19, has been touted as the team’s next big thing. Caitlin Foord buttresses the attack and Ellie Carpenter can create havoc from the fullback position. A major tournament trophy with underdog Australia would lift her into the sport’s pantheon. ![]() They’re led by captain and tournament poster woman Sam Kerr, who remains the world’s most dangerous striker. The host Matildas will enjoy a massive home-field advantage. Lena Oberdorf, a 21-year-old midfield wrecking ball, is a superstar in the making. ![]() Alexandra Popp, a 32-year-old playing in her fourth World Cup, is the primary goal-scorer. In its final tuneup friendlies, Germany barely beat Vietnam then was stunned by 77th-ranked Zambia, 3-2. But Germany’s form since a crushing loss to England in extra time in the 2022 Euros final has been suspect. ![]() An inviting slate of Group H opponents (Morocco, Colombia, South Korea) will help get their tournament in gear. There’s pedigree and plenty of talent on the side of the 20 World Cup winners (Germany’s own bid for a three-peat ended in the 2011 quarterfinals). Odds to win: 8/1 About to play in her fourth World Cup, veteran striker Alexandra Popp faces an uphill battle to reverse the fortunes of a team that hasn’t been playing at its best recently. Could lingering resentments be Spain’s undoing? Germany Now they’re (mostly) back and Vilda is still in charge. Why the B-team? Several of the team’s top players were absent in an attempted mutiny against coach Jorge Vilda. Last October, Spain beat the USWNT, 2-0 … with their B-team. At the 2019 World Cup, the USWNT squeaked past a not-quite-ready Spain in the Round of 16 on a late Megan Rapinoe penalty. Add in the wondrous Aitana Bonmati, with Irene Paredes anchoring the defense. It starts with Alexia Putellas, who has been awarded the past two Ballons d’Or as the world’s top player and recently returned from a knee injury. With a core group borrowed from Barcelona, the most dominant club team in the world, Spain has a fluid, attack-minded setup. Spain, the heavy favorite in Group C, looms as women’s soccer’s next great national team. Why Megan Rapinoe was laughing after World Cup penalty miss Inside Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird’s expertly designed NYC pied-à-terreĭon’t cry for Megan Rapinoe and humiliated USWNT - they’re a bunch of unpatriotic losers Three names USWNT should consider as it heads for likely coaching change Lauren James, a 21-year-old dribbling blur, is the popular choice as the breakout star of the entire tournament. Keira Walsh controls the game from the midfield. The Lionesses enter the World Cup - and a dangerous Group D - depleted by injuries to attacking engine Fran Kirby, first-choice forward Beth Mead and captain Leah Williamson, but there’s certainly a seven-win roster here. Under the stewardship of head coach Sarina Wiegman, England announced itself as an in-form superpower by winning the 2022 Euros. Two hundred and fifty-odd years of revolutionary history in the background. England, the rampaging and reigning champions of Europe, on the other. Picture it: The USWNT, within reach of a historic three-peat, on one side. The FA via Getty ImagesĪ final between the United States and England might be the showdown this moment of women’s soccer needs and deserves. Odds to win: +450 England’s young forward Lauren James could emerge as a star in this year’s World Cup. Women’s National Team’s biggest competition at the World Cup: England *Teams traveling from out of town will begin play on Friday when possible.A look at the U.S. We are offering multiple boy's age levels and expect to have the strongest field of teams to date. Come play in Minnesota's best AAA hockey tournament of the year. The AAA Hockey Showdown is gearing up for great hockey this summer.
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