France vs. USA: 'A magnificent showcase' for the Women's World Cup

edition.cnn.com ^ | June 28, 2019 | Aimee Lewis

[Berlin_Freeper]

When heavyweights collide, the impact is always colossal.

First, there's the anticipation, and for feverish excitement, no match at this Women's World Cup has yet to compare to Friday's quarterfinal clash between the US and France.

There is a reason why ticket prices have gone in the same direction as the mercury during this week's European heat wave.

This is the world's top-ranked team going head-to-head against the fourth best team in the world. The defending champion versus the host. An irresistible attack against an uncompromising defense. It is "Le Grand Match." It is a match that is helping propel women's football even further into the sporting mainstream.

[Berlin_Freeper]

My Google Calendar tells me I quit smoking 20 years ago today :)

[Berlin_Freeper]

My nine year old daughter steps up to nearby smokers and fans their smoke away with her hands. Often they move. LoL!

She really doesn’t like smoke.

[Berlin_Freeper]

People can hate on soccer all they like but it is promoting good health and that is a great thing.

[Cecily]

You probably did. When le coq gaulois gets too old, he gets turned into le coq au vin.

[morphing libertarian]

my le coq is way too old

[Berlin_Freeper]

Italy W 0-1 Netherlands W - Miedema 69'

[Berlin_Freeper]

Italy W 0-2 Netherlands W - van der Gragt 80'

[Berlin_Freeper]

Full Time Italy 0-2 Netherlands
Congratulations Netherlands

[Berlin_Freeper]

You won't see a jackaboo post how boring women's soccer is to this video clip:
Germany W 1-0 Sweden W - Magull 16'

jackaboo?

[Berlin_Freeper]

Sweden answers...
Germany W 1-[1] Sweden W - Jakobsson 22'

[Berlin_Freeper]

Germany W 1-[2] Sweden W - Blackstenius 48'

[Berlin_Freeper]

Fulltime Germany 1-2 Sweden
Congratulations Sweden

USA could face Sweden in the Final and we already beat them in our Group game 3-0.

[goldstategop]

Netherlands will face Sweden Wednesday.

Looks like USA, if it wins Tuesday may face Sweden in the final next Sunday.

Odds are good USA will defend its title.

[KC_Lion]

(Link) USA Women’s Soccer Team Jersey Is Nike’s Bestseller

“The USA women's home jersey is now the number-one soccer jersey men's or women's ever sold on nike.com in one season.”

[dfwgator]

I turn the Canada-Haiti game off at halftime, because Canada was up 2-0 and in control, then come back and Haiti Won!!!!!!!

I’m happy for Haiti, those people have so little joy in their lives, hopefully for one night they can celebrate something.

[KC_Lion]

I was trying to keep track of that game on twitter while I was out.

Then I saw the replay videos. Wow!!

Yes, The Haitians should be proud of their team. :)

[KC_Lion]

All good schools need a good sports program too...

;)

[KC_Lion]

(Link) If you really don't know, a) get your head out of the sand, and b) get to know these women. They're a group of extremely talented and strong players, and they're absolutely dominating the World Cup so far.

[KC_Lion]

Congratulations! :D

[KC_Lion]

Great link! Thank You. ;D