Women’s World Cup Daily: USWNT advance by width of a post

Aug 1, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New … Read more

Liverpool winger Gakpo details attacking role in Klopp system

Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo has opened up about the role he can play in the team this season. A January signing from PSV Eindhoven, Gakpo took a few weeks to settle but eventually found his feet with Jurgen Klopp‘s team. The 24-year-old is now working hard in preseason, as he hopes to cement a regular … Read more

Spain star Bonmat? fumes after Japan thrashing

play Marsden: Big worrying signs for Spain after Japan demolition (2:10)Sam Marsden reacts to Spain’s disastrous performance in their 4-0 loss to Japan at the World Cup. (2:10) WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Aitana Bonmat? said Spain are “pissed off” after suffering a shock 4-0 loss to Japan on Monday, but the midfielder hopes they can … Read more

What pressure? Matildas answer every question asked of them

play Recapping Australia’s incredible night vs. Canada (0:58)Marissa Lordanic looks back on a huge night for Australia as they beat Canada 4-0 to advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup. (0:58) Jul 31, 2023, 10:06 PM ET MELBOURNE — Steph Catley stood and stared at the ball she had just placed on the … Read more

Women’s World Cup Daily: Matildas send Canada out; Japan cruise

Jul 31, 2023, 08:20 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and … Read more

Zambia, lowest ranked at WWC, beat Costa Rica

ByReuters Debutants Zambia claimed their first ever victory at the Women’s World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage. Zambia, whose first two games ended in 5-0 hammerings, finished third in Group C, with Japan top after … Read more

USWNT knows how to ride pressure vs. Portugal in World Cup group decider

play Andonovski: No extra pressure ahead of Portugal decider at World Cup (2:20)Vlatko Andonovski reveals how he deals with the pressure of being manager of the USWNT at the World Cup. (2:20) AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Pressure has been the companion of the United States women’s national team practically from the beginning. It wasn’t enough … Read more

Inside Hale End academy, Arsenal’s foundation for success

LONDON — Arsenal‘s determination to repeat last season’s unexpected push for the Premier League title runs deep in north London. The club’s ambition in the transfer market this summer is clear after completing three major deals already — West Ham midfielder Declan Rice (?105 million), Chelsea forward Kai Havertz (?67.5m) and Ajax defender Jurrien Timber … Read more