The U.S. Women’s National Team finished atop Group A at the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, securing nine points and a 3-0-0 record after a 10-0 shutout of Puerto Rico at Toyota Stadium. Crystal Dunn scored five goals in the match – a brace in the first half and three in the second – […]
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Lloyd’s PK Sinks Mexico 1-0 In Qualifier
The US WNT had 16 shots, six on goal, but it took a penalty kick by Carli Lloyd to beat Mexico 1-0. The U.S. Women’s National Team assured itself a place in the semifinal of the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship with the win against Mexico at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. With the […]
U.S. Women Win First Olympic Qualifier
The U.S. Women’s National Team opened Group A play at the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship with a 5-0 shutout against Costa Rica at Toyota Stadium behind a pair of Alex Morgan goals. Morgan opened the scoring just 12 seconds into the match with the fastest goal in CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship […]
Finally……The Game-Winner In 90th Minute
The U.S. Men’s National Team grabbed a deserved late goal by Jozy Altidore to win its second match of 2016, 1-0, against Canada at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. The win followed a 3-2 win against Iceland to open 2016 with a pair of victories. The U.S. knocked on the door throughout the match but […]
U.S. Men Rally To Beat Iceland, 3-2
The U.S. Men’s National Team opened up its 2016 campaign with a stirring 3-2 comeback win against Iceland at StubHub Center. Jozy Altidore, Michael Orozco and Steve Birnbaum got into the scorers’ column for the USA with Birnbaum also grabbing an assist and captain Michael Bradley providing a pair of helpers as well. In […]
Ellis Names Olympic Qualification Roster
U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis named the 20 players who will represent the USA at the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship running from Feb. 10-21 in Frisco and Houston, Texas. The USA opens the tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 10 against Costa Rica (7:30 p.m. CT). After opening Group A play against […]
Pugh Won’t Go Pro, Will Sign With UCLA
Mallory Pugh will not skip college afterall to begin a professional career in the National Women’s Soccer League, according to her father. In an interview with the Denver Post, Horace Pugh admits that his 17-year-old daughter thought about turning professional and foregoing her college eligibility, but ultimately decided to attend UCLA as planned. “We did […]
Lloyd’s Hat Trick Leads USA Past Ireland
The U.S. Women’s National Team opened up its 2016 campaign with a dominant 5-0 shutout against the Republic of Ireland at Qualcomm Stadium in front of 23,309 fans, a record crowd to watch a WNT game in San Diego. It was all USA from the beginning as midfielder Carli Lloyd scored three goals in […]
Pugh Skips College To Go Pro
Mallory Pugh, a 17-year-old high school senior, has decided to skip college and will go directly to the National Women’s Soccer League. By doing so, Pugh permanently gives up her amateur status and college eligibility. It has been reported that Pugh, who was not part of the NWSL College Draft, will sign a contract with […]
Cavs’ Emily Sonnett Drafted #1
With the #1 overall pick in the 2016 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft, the Portland Thorns FC selected University of Virginia defender Emily Sonnett. Forty players were selected over four rounds during the NSCAA Convention in Baltimore. Three players from Florida State were drafted in the first round. Overall, 13 players were drafted, […]