The New York Times – Sports:
The shootout was rapid-fire, but still agonizing for both Sweden, which moved to the World Cup quarterfinals, and the United States, which was eliminated.
Category: Soccer
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For Megan Rapinoe, an End Not Even She Could Have Imagined
The New York Times – Sports:
A missed penalty kick was cruel way to draw the curtain on a star’s World Cup career. But her influence and her legacy were never about soccer alone.
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World Cup: Alessia Russo and England See Big Things Ahead
The New York Times – Sports:
The England striker scored her first World Cup goal last week. She is just getting started.
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What Is the World Cup Headband Worn By the U.S. Players?
The New York Times – Sports:
Pre-wrap, a type of medical gauze intended for injured joints, has found a second life as stylish headwear in women’s soccer and other sports.
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World Cup: Netherlands Beats South Africa to Reach Quarterfinals
The New York Times – Sports:
A goal in each half delivered victory, and a date with Spain. But a South Africa striker made the day as difficult as possible.
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Spain, With Flourishes, Bounds Into Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals
The New York Times – Sports:
Spain has been one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Next, it will play either the Netherlands or South Africa.
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Inside U.S. Team, a Campaign to Avert Disaster Gets Personal
The New York Times – Sports:
Blocking out criticism they call “noise,” Lindsey Horan and other veterans are taking a one-on-one approach to turning around their World Cup fortunes.
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‘Air Bud: World Pup’ Keeps Winning Fans for the 1999 World Cup Stars
The New York Times – Sports:
The 2000 movie used the franchise’s furry hero along with members of the actual U.S. women’s team to reimagine the penalty shootout that led to the win.