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2015 Women’s World Cup: Game, TV schedule as USWNT chase glory in Canada
prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com ^ | Jun 5, 2015 | Joe Prince-Wright

Posted on 06/06/2015 3:25:29 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

The 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada is the biggest tournament ever for women’s soccer.

Expanded to 24 teams for the first time in history, the action begins on Saturday, June 6 and the final is on July 5. It promises to be a spectacular month of soccer north of the border.

... Below is a look at the day-by-day schedule for each group game, including where you can watch the games in the U.S. on TV, followed by the schedule for the knockout stages. All times listed are Eastern Time.

(Excerpt) Read more at prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com ...


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To: Berlin_Freeper
Sampson urges England to show their bite against Colombia
"I'd describe them as a really awkward opponent," Sampson said. "They're a team that will make your life as difficult as possible. They'll have players in positions where you don't expect to see them. "We're a European team. We like to play against the Germans, the French, the Dutch, the Danes and all the Scandinavian countries, where if you lose the ball you know where they're going to be.

"Colombia will cause you problems. They'll get into awkward positions offensively and defensively.

"We've got to be ready for that, react to the problems they give us and make sure we give them a lot, which I think we can."

We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.


201 posted on 06/17/2015 5:58:22 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: kevkrom

The jitters are over now and our women can focus on getting down to business. We have a lot of talent looking to present itself and they will in spectacular fashion.


202 posted on 06/17/2015 6:05:09 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper
“Fear? No there’s no fear,” defender Wendie Renard said. “We told each other that we had a lot of chances, even if we lost against Colombia. Usually, if you lose, you go home, but we have a second chance. If we lose, we’re going home Thursday, so we have to win.”
203 posted on 06/17/2015 6:07:47 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Mark Sampson said his England team are prepared for a battle against Colombia
"We are facing a team who will pose a huge physical threat. We know what type of challenge to expect in that respect. We’ve got players who are ready for that, players like [Jo] Potter, [Katie] Chapman and Jade [Moore].

"If they [Colombia] want to bring that type of game I’m sure we can bring it back. We will respect the officials to make sure that if that situation happens again it will be controlled.

"But this game is about England. It’s about England building momentum. The team is in a good place after the Mexico victory. It wasn’t only a win, it was a good performance.

"There’s a huge amount of energy in the group and they are looking forward to showing that on the field."

This afternoon I have tried to set before you some of my most deeply held convictions and beliefs. This party, which I am privileged to serve, and this government, which I am proud to lead, are engaged in the massive task of restoring confidence and stability to our people.

I have always known that that task was vital. Since last week it has become even more vital than ever. We close our conference in the aftermath of that sinister utopia unveiled at Blackpool. Let Labour's Orwellian nightmare of the left be the spur for us to dedicate, with a new urgency, our every ounce of energy and moral strength to rebuild the fortunes of this free nation.

If we were to fail, that freedom could be imperilled. So let us resist the blandishments of the faint hearts; let us ignore the howls and threats of the extremists; let us stand together and do our duty, and we shall not fail.


204 posted on 06/17/2015 6:20:42 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Arsenal midfielder Jordan Nobbs is over her injury nightmare and in line to make her Women’s World Cup debut in England’s final group match against Colombia tonight.
“The problem was there and I maybe came back too early in that Chelsea game,” said Nobbs. “The injury’s been a nightmare because for a while it kept flaring up.

“But it’s been managed really well, and although I wasn’t quite ready to play when we got here for the World Cup I’ve felt fresh and ready to go in the last week or so and now I just want to start playing my part.

“It’s been frustrating having to watch from the sidelines. I came here wanting to play a massive part in this World Cup but we’ve got a good squad and the girls have done really well so far.”

Oh, put me in coach, I'm ready to play today
Put me in coach, I'm ready to play today
Look at me, I can be centerfield


205 posted on 06/17/2015 6:48:19 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Colombian confidence is sky high before Wednesday night’s game, as midfielder Yoreli Rincon was odds to point out before facing France.
I think we are the power in South America. We’re afraid of no-one. We respect the history of these big teams but we’ve come with just one goal which is for us also to write our page in history. We don’t fear their history or their players.

206 posted on 06/17/2015 7:02:45 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Kelly: Women's World Cup off to a boring, dreary start
207 posted on 06/17/2015 7:25:40 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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As it happened: Relive USA scoreless draw with Sweden
208 posted on 06/17/2015 7:32:06 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: BeadCounter

2-0 France, fist 10 minutes, by the way.

http://time.com/3910750/statue-liberty-pictures/

June 17, 1887, the Statue of Liberty arrived in the USA.

England 0 0 Colombia as of the 10th minute.

We will see who the 4 best 3rd place teams will be.

Sweden only has 3 points though 3 draws vs. Australia, Nigeria and USA. A number of 3 point teams it looks like.


209 posted on 06/17/2015 1:10:11 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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Wow. Another goal for France in the 13th minute.


210 posted on 06/17/2015 1:11:10 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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YEAH! FIXED PIECE, FREE KICK, INGERLUND BANGS IN THE REBOUND!!! Cheers!!


211 posted on 06/17/2015 1:13:39 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: BeadCounter

http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/matches/index.html

Check the matchups, check for times and local listings:

Saturday:
Germany vs. Sweden
China vs. Cameroon
Hasn’t this Cameroon team played rather well?

Sunday:
Brazil vs. Australia
France vs. South Korea
Canada vs. Switzerland

Monday:
Norway vs. England
USA vs. Colombia

Tuesday:
Japan vs. Netherlands


In some of these games, it is rather wide-open, Norway England looks very even. Otherwise, I’d expect the favorites to win most of the other matches generally speaking. We will see, we have two days to ponder this.


212 posted on 06/17/2015 8:12:57 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: Berlin_Freeper
RESULTS - Wednesday, June 17
France secure top Group F spot at World Cup with Mexican demolition
France jumped ahead early on and cruised to an easy 5-0 win over Mexico in their Women’s World Cup Group F game in Ottawa, securing first place in the group.
Mexico 0-5 France highlights

England 2-1 win over Colombia
Karen Carney’s second goal in two matches helped England to a 2-1 win over Colombia, sending them through to the knockout stages of the 2015 Women’s World Cup.
England 2-1 Colombia highlights

Brazil shuts out, and eliminates, passive Costa Rica
Sometimes playing not to lose makes defeat inevitable
Costa Rica 0-1 Brazil highlights

Korea Republic comeback sinks Spanish hopes
Korea Republic came from a goal down to defeat Spain 2-1 and win through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ knockout stage for the first time, leaving the Europeans are eliminated.
Korea Republic 2-1 Spain highlights

2015 Women's World Cup Group Table

GROUP A P W D L GD PTS
Canada 3 1 2 0 1 5
China 3 1 1 1 0 4
Netherlands 3 1 1 1 0 4
New Zealand 3 0 2 1 -1 2

GROUP B P W D L GD PTS
Germany 3 2 1 0 14 7
Norway 3 2 1 0 6 7
Thailand 3 1 0 2 -7 3
Ivory Coast 3 0 0 3 -13 0

GROUP C P W D L GD PTS
Japan 3 3 0 0 3 9
Cameroon 3 2 0 1 6 6
Switzerland 3 1 0 2 7 3
Ecuador 3 0 0 3 -16 0

GROUP D P W D L GD PTS
United States 3 2 1 0 3 7
Australia 3 1 1 1 0 4
Sweden 3 0 3 0 0 3
Nigeria 3 0 1 2 -3 1

GROUP E P W D L GD PTS
Brazil 3 3 0 0 4 9
South Korea 3 1 1 1 -1 4
Costa Rica 3 0 2 1 -1 2
Spain 3 0 1 1 -2 1

GROUP F P W D L GD PTS
France 3 2 0 1 4 6
England 3 2 0 1 1 6
Colombia 3 1 1 1 1 4
Mexico 3 0 1 2 -6 1

213 posted on 06/18/2015 5:08:07 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Holy Henry. #fra 5 - #mex 0. #FIFAWWC
214 posted on 06/18/2015 5:15:30 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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20 June – Edmonton
 
 
 China PR
 
26 June – Ottawa
 
 Cameroon
 
Winner Match 37
 
22 June – Edmonton
 
Winner Match 38
 
 United States
 
30 June – Montreal
 
 Colombia
 
Winner Match 45
 
20 June – Ottawa
 
Winner Match 46
 
 Germany
 
26 June – Montreal
 
 Sweden
 
Winner Match 39
 
21 June – Montreal
 
Winner Match 40
 
 France
 
5 July – Vancouver
 
 South Korea
 
Winner Match 49
 
21 June – Moncton
 
Winner Match 50
 
 Brazil
 
27 June – Edmonton
 
 Australia
 
Winner Match 41
 
23 June – Vancouver
 
Winner Match 42
 
 Japan
 
1 July – Edmonton
 
 Netherlands
 
Winner Match 47
 
22 June – Ottawa
 
Winner Match 48 Third place play-off
 
 Norway
 
27 June – Vancouver 4 July – Edmonton
 
 England
 
Winner Match 43 Loser Match 49
 
21 June – Vancouver
 
Winner Match 44 Loser Match 50
 
 Canada
 
 
  Switzerland
 

215 posted on 06/18/2015 5:38:11 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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U.S. to play Colombia in round of 16

World Cup heads to Round of 16 knockout stage Wambach delivered

216 posted on 06/18/2015 5:43:36 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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217 posted on 06/18/2015 8:28:09 AM PDT by BeadCounter
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Looking at the top players in the Women's World Cup
218 posted on 06/19/2015 12:57:35 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: BeadCounter

I’d go with these predictions:
Saturday:
Germany over Sweden
Cameroon over China

Sunday:
Brazil over Australia
France over Korea
Canada over Switzerland

Monday:
England over Norway
USA over Colombia

Tuesday:
Japan over Netherlands.


So, with all due respect to all of the teams, a round of 16 is good in providing more matches to watch, a whole 4 days but it looks like it will be the quarterfinals where things really get interesting.

Still, a 4 round knockout tournament after the group stage, should be exciting and maybe we will see upsets.


219 posted on 06/19/2015 7:52:40 AM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: BeadCounter

One person ranks the remaining teams. Norway may well be beat England but whomever wins that, could proceed some in the tournament.

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2015/6/19/8813201/world-cup-2015-power-rankings-united-states-women

Cameroon may well be a surprise team as well.


220 posted on 06/19/2015 1:30:50 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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