U.S. cruises to 3-0 win over Vietnam in its Women's World Cup opener
Sophia Smith scored twice for the U.S., who next will face the Netherlands on July 26.
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Sophia Smith scored twice for the U.S., who next will face the Netherlands on July 26.
The 38-year-old said she will retire after the 2023 National Women's Soccer League season, following her final appearance in the Women's World Cup this summer.
A World Cup stop in Minnesota was originally scheduled to take place in March 2020. But just days before the races were to take place the event was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A World Cup stop in Minnesota was originally scheduled to take place in March 2020. But just days before the races were to take place the event was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The standard-bearer of "the beautiful game" had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. He had been hospitalized for the last month with multiple ailments.
The post has more than 69 million likes, topping the previous record-holder: a 2019 photo of a brown egg.
Argentina scored four of the penalty kicks to France's two.
The defending champions will take on Argentina on Sunday.
Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0.
England striker Harry Kane had a chance to even the score late in the match, but he sent a penalty attempt over the bar.
LeBron James, Billie Jean King and journalists were quick to honor Grant Wahl's impressive career.
A prolific journalist, Wahl wrote for multiple outlets and was a CBS Sports contributor.
Croatia beat the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time.
It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.
The U.S. men's national soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 in a must-win game.
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
Hundreds of soccer fans left Brits Pub in Minneapolis without the joy of victory or the pain of defeat Friday afternoon.
England is still waiting for its first win in three World Cup matches against the U.S. after a 1-1 draw in South Africa in 2010.
The U.S. diplomat jabbed soccer's governing body over "restrictions on freedom of expression" as he visited the World Cup host nation, where homosexuality can draw a death penalty.
Marielle Mohs caught up with Minnesota soccer fans who were cheering the U.S. Men's National Soccer team on from across the globe.
"This stadium has been kind of a beacon to show how great Minnesota soccer is and where Minnesota soccer's growing, and I think the fans coming out to support, it just reminds me that we're not just Minnesota now, we're celebrating U.S. soccer," said Manny Lagos.
Qatar decided to ban alcohol sales at venues hosting World Cup matches. Ecuador's fans made some noise about it during their win against the host.
Non-alcoholic beer will still be available, but the ban on alcohol just 2 days before games may be an issue for sponsor Budweiser.
New England Revolution coach Bruce Arena says goalkeeper Matt Turner suffered frostbite during the U.S. national team's World Cup qualifier in Minnesota but is sidelined with an unrelated injury.
A critical World Cup qualifier will be hosted by Allianz Field in St. Paul during one of Minnesota's coldest months.
