Algarve Cup ready for kick-off

theportugalnews.com ^ | 02-26-2015 | theportugalnews

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The next game for the USA in this Algarve Cup is the third and final group match and it's against Iceland. But would anyone really blame them for looking just a little bit ahead to a much more interesting proposition?

Heck, why not? The French are dabbling in a little bit of that same hopeful anticipation.

"Of course we would like that," French midfielder Camille Abily told Fox Sports Sunday from the team's luxurious confines at the Almendoeira Golf Resort.

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WNT vs. Switzerland: Abby Wambach Goal - March 6, 2015

WNT vs. Switzerland: Highlights - March 6, 2015

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WNT Draws 0-0 with Iceland to Win Group B and Earn Place in Algarve Cup Championship
LAGOS, Portugal (March 9, 2015) – In a scrappy game that featured 29 fouls, including 18 from Iceland, the U.S. Women’s National Team played to a 0-0 draw in its final Group B match at the 2015 Algarve Cup.

The tie was good enough for the USA to take first place in Group B with seven points. As one of the top two group winners, the U.S. earned a berth in the championship game against France on March 11. The venue and kickoff time will be confirmed later today, and the match will be broadcast on FOX Sports 1.

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England will meet Canada in Wednesday's Cyprus Cup final despite losing their 100% group record in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands.

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WNT Journey to the 2015 Algarve Cup Final

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US Women exact revenge on France, win Algarve Cup
WNT vs. France: Julie Johnston Goal - March 11, 2015
WNT vs. France: Christen Press Goal - March 11, 2015
WNT vs. France: Hope Solo Save - March 11, 2015

That wasn’t a win. That was dancing in the Algarve.

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Posted on 3/12/2015, 9:56:05 AM by Berlin_Freeper

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England won the Cyprus Cup final for the third time in six years as Lianne Sanderson's goal earned a 1-0 win against Canada.