Latest Women's World Cup News
Germany legend Prinz hangs up her boots
ESPNsoccernet staff | August, 12 2011Three-time Women's World Player of the Year Birgit Prinz has announced her retirement from football at the age of 33.
Article | ConversationWWC: Japan break US hearts in superb final
July, 17 2011Japan's giant-killing World Cup campaign ended in glory with a penalty shoot-out win over traditional powerhouse the United States in the final.
Article | ConversationWWC: Hammarstrom hammer takes third place
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 16 2011Marie Hammarstrom scored in the 82nd minute to give ten-women Sweden a 2-1 victory over France in the third-place decider.
Article | ConversationWWC: More failed dope tests at World Cup
July, 16 2011Three more members of North Korea's Women's World Cup squad have failed drugs tests, taking the total to five.
Article | ConversationWWC: USA and Japan to meet in final
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 13 2011Two inspired substitutions and the in-form Abby Wambach helped the USA overcome France 3-1 while Japan were convincing winners against Sweden by the same scoreline.
Article | ConversationWWC: USA stun Brazil, Sweden beat Australia
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 10 2011Ten-woman USA beat Brazil on penalties to book their place in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup after a thrilling game at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium ended 2-2 after extra-time.
Article | ConversationWWC: Powell slams England penalty 'cowardice'
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 10 2011England women's coach Hope Powell accused her team of "cowardice'' after she struggled to find volunteers for the World Cup quarter-final penalty shoot-out against France.
Article | ConversationWWC: France through, holders Germany out
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 9 2011France booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup on Saturday with a penalty shoot-out victory over a battling England team after the match ended 1-1 in Leverkusen.
Article | ConversationWWC: North Korean duo suspended for doping
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 7 2011FIFA has announced that two North Korean players have been provisionally suspended after failing doping tests at the Women's World Cup.
Article | ConversationWWC: Australia through, Sweden beat USA
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 6 2011Australia booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup as they secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Norway.
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