The U.S.-North Korea Olympic women’s soccer game on July 31 is sure to draw global attention
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Japan Beats U.S. in Thrilling Women’s World Cup Final
Thank you, ladies of Japan and the United States. Thanks to you, the next time someone whines about the lack of excitement in soccer, we get to punch that person in the face.
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Women’s World Cup: Team USA Moves On to the Finals
If America wins this World Cup, can we just bronze Abby Wambach’s head?
Second Half With the Slovenians
TIME’s Katy Steinmetz watched the second half of the USA-Slovenia World Cup showdown with that country’s ambassador in Washington. Here’s her story:
In a dark, dingy corner of Buffalo Billiard’s, an underground pub in Washington D.C., Slovenians of all degrees — be they visitors to the U.S., expats or second-generation — had their …
Day 2 World Cup Predictions
South Korea vs. Greece
Probably not destined to be a classic, these are two sides with the resources to cancel one another out, both having learned to prioritize a disciplined, defensive work ethic to compensate for their limited attacking power. In that respect, though, without having watched either team lately, I’m inclined to give …
Let The Cussing Begin!
We all saw reports Wednesday that the trio of Brazilian referees officiating the England-USA match Saturday are memorizing a list of 20 swear words in order to sanction any foul mouthing like the kind Wayne Rooney dished out during his team’s final practice match Monday. Today, FIFA stepped up to point out it wasn’t responsible for the …
How to Pick Your World Cup Nation: Look at Its Carbon Emissions
Choosing a World Cup squad to support can be a complicated task, particularly for those, like yours truly, whose country didn’t qualify for the 32-team tournament (India is absent, and will remain so till time immemorial). One nation may play an exciting brand of football, but its leading star could be a contemptible cheat. Or …
