The USA’s Under-20 Women’s National Team begins it quest for the 2012 FIFA Women’s Under-20 World Cup this Friday, when it takes on Guatemala during the final stage of the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship. The U-20 USWNT’s other group stage opponents are Cuba and host Panama. Follow the links below for in-depth summaries on those three teams:
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U-20 WNT Opponent: Cuba (CONCACAF 2012)
The second group stage opponent for USA’s U-20 WNT is Cuba (March 4th, 5:00pm Eastern).
The USA and Cuba are in Group B with Guatemala and host Panama. The USA is a clear favorite to win its group, but the other spot is up for grabs.
Below are some general notes about Cuba as well as some player notes.
U-20 WNT Opponent: Panama (CONCACAF 2012)
The final group stage opponent for the USA’s U-20 WNT in the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship is host Panama (March 6th, 7:30pm Eastern).
The USA and Panama are in Group B with Cuba and Guatemala. The USA is a clear favorite to win its group, but the other spot is up for grabs.
Below are some general notes about Panama as well as some player notes. Continue reading “U-20 WNT Opponent: Panama (CONCACAF 2012)”
U-20 WNT Opponent: Guatemala (CONCACAF 2012)
The first opponent for the USA’s U-20 WNT in the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship is Guatemala (March 2nd, 5:00pm Eastern).
The USA and Guatemala are in Group B with Cuba and hosts Panama. The USA is a clear favorite to win its group, but the other spot is up for grabs.
Below are some general notes about Guatemala as well as some player notes. Continue reading “U-20 WNT Opponent: Guatemala (CONCACAF 2012)”
U-20 USWNT: CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Preview
Eight teams. Three tickets to Japan. — That is the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in a nutshell. Yes, there are winner’s medals to be won, but what each of the eight competing teams want more than anything is to earn a trip to the FIFA Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Japan later this year. Continue reading “U-20 USWNT: CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Preview”
U-20 USWNT: Possible Opponent Roster, Mexico
Mexico released its roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship on Saturday (complete with flight info!). Of the 20 players, at least 13 have American connections, including 10 who play for NCAA D1 soccer teams. Continue reading “U-20 USWNT: Possible Opponent Roster, Mexico”
Sarah Hagen Scores Twice in Bundesliga Debut
Sarah Hagen debuted for Frauen-Bundesliga side FC Bayern Munich on Sunday in their match against SC Freiburg. It took just 23 minutes for Hagan to score her first professional goal, which proved to be the game-winner in her squad’s 3-0 win. Continue reading “Sarah Hagen Scores Twice in Bundesliga Debut”
U-23 USWNT: Brooks and Bywaters Score Versus Sweden
The U-23 USWNT came out ahead in a test match versus their Swedish cohorts, today, with Amber Brooks and Zakiya Bywaters each scoring a goal. The final scoreline was 2-0. Sweden’s football association has thankfully posted a full match report, which is available, here (in Swedish). Notably, goalkeeper Bianca Henninger was subbed out in the 29th minute, which must have been for some kind of injury. On her Twitter, there is this short tweet: “Crutches…not the business” (Sunday, 3:46pm Eastern). Waldrum has not yet commented about the apparent injury via his Twitter account. Continue reading “U-23 USWNT: Brooks and Bywaters Score Versus Sweden”
U-23 USWNT La Manga Roster with Notes
Last Sunday, the U-23 USWNT roster was announced for their three matches in La Manga, Spain (USSoccer.com). Here is that roster, with basic notes about the players, including some more specific info about their normal playing position(s), along with 2012 or 2011 WPS Draft information, if applicable. Continue reading “U-23 USWNT La Manga Roster with Notes”
Abby Wambach Takes On Co-Captain Duties
AP sports writer, Joseph White Jr., had an article out yesterday where we learned that USWNT head coach Pia Sundhage has named Abby Wambach as co-captain of the team (espn.com). Apparently, Christie Rampone will remain in her position as full captain, with Wambach taking an unspecified role that will be subordinate to the team’s last remaining 99’er. This move can also be viewed as part of a succession plan for the captaincy, as Rampone announced last September that she will retire sometime after the Olympics (USSoccer.com), with Wambach the most likely candidate to be captain in 2013.
Also, the article is worth a read as it provides some excellent insights into the relationship between Sundhage and Wambach.
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