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Sentimental favorite Japan stuns betting favorite U.S. in Women's World Cup final

Sentimental favorite Japan stuns betting favorite U.S. in Women's World Cup final

By Grahame L. Jones

Japan earns 2-2 draw with tying goals late in regulation and extra time, then wins, 3-1 on penalty kicks.

 

Paraguay advances to Copa America semifinals by beating Brazil, 2-0, in a penalty shootout

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Defending champion Brazil dominates from start, but Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar stops shots from Thiago Silva, Elano, Andre Santos...

U.S. team riding a 'perfect storm' to TV ratings success at Women's World Cup

U.S. team riding a 'perfect storm' to TV ratings success at Women's World Cup
Sweden beats France, 2-1, for third place in World Cup

Sweden beats France, 2-1, for third place in World Cup
Real Madrid wows fans in 4-1 rout of Galaxy

Real Madrid wows fans in 4-1 rout of Galaxy
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14,000 brave roads to see Chivas, New York in 0-0 tie

14,000 brave roads to see Chivas, New York in 0-0 tie

By Matt Stevens

Chivas USA and New York Red Bulls manage only four shots on goal between them in a 0-0 draw at the Home Depot Center in Carson.

Japan takes inspiration into Women's World Cup final

Japan takes inspiration into Women's World Cup final

By Grahame L. Jones

Homare Sawa leads a strong team that has lifted spirits in its homeland after a disastrous earthquake and tsunami. The Nadeshiko plays the U.S. on Sunday.

Real Madrid takes on L.A. Galaxy in exhibition match

Real Madrid takes on L.A. Galaxy in exhibition match

By Douglas Farmer

Players for Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid say they're motivated to play the Galaxy at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Saturday.

For U.S. soccer, it's a woman's world

For U.S. soccer, it's a woman's world

By David Wharton

They are far ahead of the men on the world soccer stage, one of the benefits of a free society. They believe they belong there.

Women's World Cup semifinal losers get consolation prizes

Women's World Cup semifinal losers get consolation prizes

By Grahame L. Jones

France and Sweden won't play for the World Cup title, but they did earn berths in the 2012 Olympics.