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Women's World Cup kicks off as hosts France shoot for historic double
theguardian.com ^ | June 7, 2019 | Suzanne Wrack

Posted on 06/07/2019 5:34:36 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

Nearly one million tickets have been sold for the Women’s World Cup before the start of the tournament on Friday, organisers say.

In the biggest and – Fifa, football’s governing body, hopes – the best Women’s World Cup yet, France play South Korea at the Parc des Princes in the first of 52 games.

The host nation hopes to emulate the success of the men’s team in Russia last year and make history by becoming first country to hold both World Cups at the same time. Among the 24 teams taking part, France are narrow favourites to win the tournament, just ahead of the holders, the USA.

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KEYWORDS: uswnt; worldcup2019
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To: sphinx

See my post #55.

I agree with your analysis. Dunn gives them an offensive weapon from the back, but they become vulnerable to a counterattack when Dunn comes forward.

European teams are reaching parity with the US and their club football leagues are high quality. France has to be the favorite. I still think Australia could be the surprise of the tournament. They were impressive against the US. And you know that Japan will be in the mix given their organization and technical skills. England and Germany are very strong and capable of winning it all.

I agree with you that the US is not tested by CONCACAF competition. And the US should go thru easily to the knockout round. But after that it is a crap shoot. Our lack of experience at the back line will be our undoing I fear. It promises to be a great tournament.


61 posted on 06/07/2019 8:40:13 AM PDT by kabar
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Agree Lloyd should be used strategically. Bringing her in the second half gives the team a needed lift. She is as tough as nails.


62 posted on 06/07/2019 8:43:55 AM PDT by kabar
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To: dfwgator

Our under 20 men’s team has been impressive. Hopefully, they get by Ecuador in the quarters tomorrow. The US comeback victory over France showed their grit and determination. Impressive. There is some real talent that should bolster the National Team in the future. Many are competing in Europe, which should bode well in developing their potential.


63 posted on 06/07/2019 8:51:00 AM PDT by kabar
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To: kabar

They’ll need a better coach then when they join the USMNT.


64 posted on 06/07/2019 8:55:17 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: kabar

Tough as nails and because I follow both Lloyd and Trump on Twitter, I can see that Lloyd also follows Trump.


65 posted on 06/07/2019 8:58:24 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

High Hopes
https://youtu.be/IPXIgEAGe4U


66 posted on 06/07/2019 9:00:26 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

“We have been given the best possible training in this short period about how to use VAR technology,” said German referee Riem Hussein. “I’m not worried about it; on the contrary, it’s reassuring to know that there is now someone who can protect you from potentially making big mistakes – even though I obviously hope that I’m better than the technology and won’t need to use VAR.”
https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/two-referees-selected-for-the-fifa-womens-world-cup-france-2019-pull-out


67 posted on 06/07/2019 9:06:50 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Predict to victory, match-by-match!
https://predictor.fifa.com/


68 posted on 06/07/2019 9:09:17 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: bramps

Seriously, what I would do if I ran US Soccer is to designate that US U20 as the National Team, players and coaches all. Let them play together as a unit for a few years before the WC. I think it would work. Sure there would be some growing pains, but over time they would definitely improve.

It’s about building the best TEAM, not trying to figure out who the best players are.


69 posted on 06/07/2019 9:18:15 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

French singer Jain to perform at France 2019 Opening Ceremony

https://youtu.be/9ED6U14NkPU


70 posted on 06/07/2019 9:18:52 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: dfwgator

You can’t spell team without tea.


71 posted on 06/07/2019 9:20:23 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

VAR sucks. Use it for goal reviews, but that’s it.


72 posted on 06/07/2019 9:22:05 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

French singer Jain to perform at France 2019 Opening Ceremony

Thanks for the warning.


73 posted on 06/07/2019 9:24:47 AM PDT by csvset (illegitimi non carborundum)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

SCHEDULE (all times Eastern):

GROUP PLAY

Friday, June 7

France vs. South Korea, 3 p.m. (FS1)

Saturday, June 8

Germany vs. China, 9 a.m. (FS1)

Spain vs. South Africa, 12 p.m., (Fox)

Norway vs. Nigeria, 3 p.m. (Fox)

Sunday, June 9

Australia vs. Italy, 7 a.m. (FS1)

Brazil vs. Jamaica, 9:30 a.m. (FS1)

England vs. Scotland, 12 p.m. (Fox)

Monday, June 10

Argentina vs. Japan, noon (FS1)

Canada vs. Cameroon, 3 p.m. (FS1)

Tuesday, June 11

New Zealand vs. Netherlands, 9 a.m. (FS1)

Chile vs. Sweden, 12 p.m. (FS1)

United States vs. Thailand, 3 p.m. (Fox)

Wednesday, June 12

Nigeria vs. South Korea, 9 a.m. (FS1)

Germany vs. Spain, 12 p.m. (Fox)

France vs. Norway, 3 p.m. (Fox)

Thursday, June 13

Australia vs. Brazil, 12 p.m. (Fox)

South Africa vs. China, 3 p.m. (Fox)

Friday, June 14

Japan vs. Scotland, 9 a.m. (FS1)

Jamaica vs. Italy, 12 p.m. (Fox)

England vs. Argentina, 3 p.m. (Fox)

Saturday, June 15

Netherlands vs. Cameroon, 9 a.m. (FS1)

Canada vs. New Zealand, 3 p.m. (FS2)

Sunday, June 16

Sweden vs. Thailand, 9 a.m. (FS1)

United States vs. Chile, 12 p.m. (Fox)

Monday, June 17

South Africa vs. Germany, 12 p.m. (Fox)

China vs. Spain, 12 p.m. (FS1)

Nigeria vs. France, 3 p.m. (Fox)

South Korea vs. Norway, 3 p.m. (FS1)

Tuesday, June 18

Jamaica vs. Australia, 3 p.m. (FS2)

Italy vs. Brazil, 3 p.m. (FS1)

Wednesday, June 19

Japan vs. England, 3 p.m. (FS1)

Scotland vs. Argentina, 3 p.m. (FS2)

Thursday, June 20

Netherlands vs. Canada, 12 p.m. (Fox)

Cameroon vs. New Zealand, 12 p.m. (FS1)

United States vs. Sweden, 3 p.m. (Fox)

Thailand vs. Chile, 3 p.m. (FS1)


74 posted on 06/07/2019 9:38:08 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Women’s World Cup 2019 team guide No 1: France
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/27/womens-world-cup-2019-team-guide-no-1-france


75 posted on 06/07/2019 10:25:22 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Women’s World Cup 2019 team guide No 2: South Korea
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/27/womens-world-cup-2019-team-guide-no-2-south-korea


76 posted on 06/07/2019 10:27:17 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: dfwgator

Seriously, what I would do if I ran US Soccer is to designate that US U20 as the National Team, players and coaches all. Let them play together as a unit for a few years before the WC. I think it would work. Sure there would be some growing pains, but over time they would definitely improve.

It’s about building the best TEAM, not trying to figure out who the best players are.
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I love out of the box thinking and think it’s a great idea also. Of course we’re talking US soccer here, so,in other words, there is not a prayer of it happening.


77 posted on 06/07/2019 12:34:05 PM PDT by bramps (It's the Islam, stupid!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

In the past the home team of the WC could count on getting some biased calls but now VAR looks to have changed that.


78 posted on 06/07/2019 12:35:16 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

France is ROCKING The Casbah


79 posted on 06/07/2019 12:39:09 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Halftime France 3-0 S.Korea
Excellent opener for France.
S.Korea Must have came in with Löw expectation.


80 posted on 06/07/2019 12:53:47 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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