Women's World Cup Semis Open Thread

Submitted by ILwolverine on

After the amazing win over Brazil we take on France in the semi finals.

USA! USA! USA! 

South Bend Wolverine

July 13th, 2011 at 1:57 PM ^

Yeah, that's a big part of what's gotten me so into this tournament.  Unlike the 90s, when there were only 2, maybe 3 teams with a chance to win, there are now a solid handful.  USA, Germany, and Brazil were the pre tourney favorites, but France showed that they were a legit contender, as have both Sweden and Japan.  Really great to see the parity, and it makes the USA reaching the Final all the more impressive.

I Bleed Maize N Blue

July 13th, 2011 at 4:41 PM ^

Japan is playing the best soccer in the tournament.  But I think the US will win - they can defend well enough and of course have Solo backing them up, and just need to capitalize on crosses and set pieces.