Tag: USWNT

2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship: Draw Speculation

With Caribbean and Central American Olympic qualifying concluded, the field is now set for the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, which is expected to be hosted by the United States and is expected to run from January 28 to February 9, 2020 (per the Washington Post‘s Steven Goff – Twitter).

Joining the USA, Canada, and Mexico are Costa Rica, Haiti, Jamaica, Panama, and Saint Kitts & Nevis.  Of these eight teams, two will claim a ticket to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

This article takes a quick look at how the teams will most likely be divided into pots for the yet-to-be-announced group draw.

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October 2019 International Window – Notable Friendlies Highlights

Not much to read here, just a short collection of highlights videos for notable friendlies played during the October international window.

Videos include France-Iceland, Poland-Brazil, Japan-Canada, and both USA-Korea Republic matches. Continue reading “October 2019 International Window – Notable Friendlies Highlights”

USWNT on TV: October 2019 Friendlies vs. Korea Republic

4-Oct-2019:  This post has been updated with additional USWNT injury details.

This Sunday, Jill Ellis will helm what should be her last match as the head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, when the USWNT plays 20th-ranked Korea Republic at Soldier Field in Chicago.  Prior to that, on Thursday, the USA will first host Korea Republic in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Both matches will be televised live, with Fox Sports 1 airing the Thursday match, while ESPN will have the Sunday matinee match:

DETAILS:  International Friendlies vs. Korea Republic

When:  Thursday, October 3rd @ 8:00 PM EDT
Where:  Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
TV Channel: Fox Sports 1 (FS1)
TV Window: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM EDT (includes half-hour of pregame coverage)

When:  Sunday, October 6th @ 2:00 PM EDT
Where:  Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
TV Channel: ESPN
TV Window: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Continue reading “USWNT on TV: October 2019 Friendlies vs. Korea Republic”

Opponent Watch: Korea Republic Roster For October USWNT Friendlies Announced

Update (2-Oct-2019):  Forward Yeo Minji is a late scratch, as she did not travel with the team, per U.S. Soccer.

Earlier this week, the Korean Football Association announced a 24-player roster for the upcoming friendlies against the United States Women’s National Team, which will be played on Thursday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 6th.  These two friendlies are expected to be the final USWNT matches helmed by Jill Ellis, who will be stepping down as head coach following those matches.

The times and TV details for those matches are as follows:

USWNT on TV: Friendlies vs. Portugal (29-Aug-2019, 03-Sept-2019)

The United States Women’s National Team’s Victory Tour for winning the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues this Thursday, in Philadelphia, with the first of two matches against 30th-ranked Portugal, followed by another match on Tuesday, September 3rd, in Saint Paul Minnesota.

DETAILS: International Friendlies vs. Portugal

When: Thursday, August 29, 2019
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kick-Off:  7:05 PM EDT
TV Window:  6:30 PM EDT to  9:00PM EDT (half hour of pre-game coverage)
Channel: Fox Sports 1 (FS1)

When: Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Where: Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota
TV Window:  8:00 PM EDT to  10:00PM EDT
Channel: ESPN2

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USWNT on TV: Friendly vs. Ireland (03-Aug-2019, ESPN2)

On Saturday, August 3, 2019, the United States Women’s National Team will play in their first “Victory Tour” match after winning the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.

DETAILS:

  • What: International Friendly
  • Who: USWNT vs. Ireland (FAI)
  • Where: The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
  • Kick-Off:  Saturday, August 3, 10:25 PM EDT (per the FAI)
  • TV Window:  10:00 PM EDT to 12:30 AM EDT
  • Channels: ESPN2, Galavision

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2014 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifying TV Schedule

CONCACAF’s qualification tournament for the 2015 Women’s World Cup, the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship (official website), kicks off today (Wednesday, October 15th), with all matches being shown live on the FOX Sports networks.  In addition to the live airings, FOX Sports will also have  a substantial number of re-airings for these matches available.   The full schedule of live matches and all listed re-airs are included below. Continue reading “2014 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifying TV Schedule”

NWSL News of Note: College Draft and Roster Details, Seattle Announces Head Coach

News of Note for the National Women’s Soccer League… Details on the upcoming college draft, along with free agent status, international player quota and status, and initial roster structure, plus Seattle Reign FC names first head coach.
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USWNT News Of Note: 2013 Algarve Cup Matches May Be Available Online, Second Scotland Match Confirmed

News of Note for the United States Women’s National Team: 2013 Algarve Cup matches may be available online… Nashville to host the USA and Scotland on February 13th. Continue reading “USWNT News Of Note: 2013 Algarve Cup Matches May Be Available Online, Second Scotland Match Confirmed”

News of Note: December 16, 2012 – Weekend Round-Up

News of Note: USWNT defeated China 4:1 in its Final Fan Tribute Series match of 2012… USWNT versus Scotland in Jacksonville on February 9th… The name of the new women’s professional soccer league is the “National Women’s Soccer League,” or “NWSL”… Player allocation for new league planned for late December... Sarah Hagen scores four goals in German Cup quarterfinal… Mexico falters, Brazil rebounds. Continue reading “News of Note: December 16, 2012 – Weekend Round-Up”