Womens world cup team rivalry 2010
The stakes of this game were so wildly high. It had been hyped up for months, since people realized the Earth Cup draw had set up the tournament's two best teams to meet way too initial in the quarterfinal. There was a chance at the Planet Cup on the line, obviously. But also, the US team’s equal pay suit was built on the back of its soccer record, and for its case to hold up, it really could not lose in the quarterfinal. And there was that Twitter thing with Trump.
If you weren’t following the USWNT, here’s the thing you might not realize about this game: A lot of people didn’t expect the US to defeat it. The team had won the 2015 World Cup, sure, but it had spent a lot of the next four years in a pretty poor funk. (I’d like to articulate for the record that I blame coach Jill Ellis.) It hadn’t beaten France in its last three meetups; months earlier, it had lost to France 3–1.
Then there was Rapinoe. There was a time where a lot of people thought she was basically done with the USWNT. After an ACL tear at age 30 and a bad 2016 Olympics, a lot of people were happy to write Rapinoe out — partly because she had knelt during the national anthem in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick. And y
A look back at every U-17 Women's World Cup final
Korea DPR will face Spain in the U-17 Women's World Cup concluding on Sunday
Both sides are aiming to win a third title, with Spain hunting a historic three-peat
FIFA looks back at the previous seven showpieces
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One way or another, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ history will be made on Sunday.
Both Korea DPR and Spain chief into battle in Santo Domingo looking to become the first nation to lift three titles. The Spanish have upped the ante further still, as they aim to become the first side to win three unbent 11-a-side World Cups at youth or senior level.
To whet the appetite for the showdown, FIFA looks back at the previous seven U-17 deciders.
New Zealand 2008New Zealand 2008
Korea DPR 2-1 USA (AET)Korea DPR 2-1 USA (AET)
Korea DPR goals: Kim Un-hyang (77'), Jang Hyon-sun (113') USA goal: Hong Myong-hui own goal (2')
The very first U-17 Women's Society Cup final went all the way to extra time, as Korea DPR came from behind to edge USA.
It took just two minutes to light the Auckland touchpaper
The Women’s World Cup has always been a stage for fierce competition, dramatic encounters, and unforgettable rivalries. While the official FIFA Women’s World Cup rivalry 2010 was not held (the tournaments took place in 2007 and 2011), the years surrounding it were filled with intense matches and growing rivalries that shaped women’s football.
This article explores the key rivalries, memorable moments, and standout matches from the 2007-2011 era, focusing on the battles between top teams like the USA, Brazil, Germany, and Sweden. Whether it was heated group-stage clashes, knockout-round drama, or rising stars making their mark, this period laid the foundation for modern women’s football rivalries.
The Rise of Women’s Football Rivalries (2007-2011)
Before diving into specific matches, it’s important to understand the context of women’s football at the time. The late 2000s and early 2010s saw:
- The USA and Brazil emerged as dominant forces, with stars like Abby Wambach, Marta, and Hope Solo leading their teams.
- Germany’s reign as back-to-back World Cup winners (2003 & 2007).
- Japan’s rise as a tactical powerhouse, culminating in their 2011 World Cup victory.
- Incr
Women's Water Polo World Cup 2010: World's best women's water polo teams head to Christchurch (NZL)
As in Sydney 2000, Australia defeat the United States of America in the final. The USA has dominated the sport since 2000, winning three Olympic medals, three FINA World Championship crowns and five FINA World League titles but a World Cup gold medal still eludes this current crop of players. The USA won its only gold in 1979 when international women's water polo was in its infancy.
Gracing the team in Christchurch is the most decorated player in the world, Brenda Villa, a member of that silver-medal-winning team in Sydney, as skillfully as every USA team since. Captaining the team, she leads by example and still has the scoring prowess that makes her a superstar of the sport.
Another medallist from 2000, Russian captain Sofya Konukh who played as a 20-year-old in the bronze-medal-winning team, had enough presence in a match in Sydney last week to score six goals and show that she still has the right stuff to play at this level.
Australia's most-celebrated water polo athlete, Melissa Rippon, boasts Olympic bronze from Beijing in her medal cabinet, which contains a further 11 medals ha
The US and the 2010 Society Cup
Our series on the US at the World Cup continues with a look at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Following its poor showing at the 2006 World Cup, the US was clearly in require of new leadership, and three weeks after it’s exit from the tournament, the US Soccer Federation announced that head coach Bruce Arena’s contract would not be renewed. When negotiations to hire Jurgen Klinsmann as the new head coach could not be completed, Bob Bradley was named as interim head coach in December of 2006. In May of 2007, the interim tag was removed only weeks before the start of the 2007 Gold Cup tournament. There, Bradley coached the US to the final on June 24 in front of 60,000 spectators at Chicago’s Soldier Field where a 2-1 win over Mexico capped a six game dash in which the US outscored its opponents 13 goals to three.
Four days later, the US played its opening group game at the 2007 Copa America in Venezuela, its first appearance in the tournament since 1995. With little time to relax, and using a squad largely comprised of young MLS players, the US was grouped with, Argentina, Colombia, and Paraguay in Group C. It was a disappointi