Over the past 20-years, France and America have been one the most fierce matches in women’s soccer. In the semifinals, the Americans came up short 2-0, but the game was not over. France scored a late goal for a 2-1 victory. Wendie Renard, a 6-foot-2 defender, headed the ball past Alyssa Naeher. The goal sets the stage for French offensive effort in the second. However, the United States still has 8 minutes to secure a draw.
Results for Uswnt Vs France World Cup
In the women's cup, the United States will take on France as the women's national team. Both sides are well-versed in large matches and have a solid pedigree. France has won twice and drew once in the last three meetings. France just won 3-1 against the USA earlier in the year.
The USWNT came out the locker rooms with a sense o urgency. Valerie Gauvin had her header blocked by Alyssa Neher, the U.S. goalkeeper. Soon after, the United States tied the game with a Sam Mewis header. France continues to lose possession, so it seems they will enter overtime.
Megan Rapinoe performs
Megan Rapinoe’s performance at the US vs France World Cup 2019 Quarterfinals was exceptional. The American forward scored brace and was in full control during the match's opening half. She made sure to acknowledge the irony of the situation as she ran away after scoring an early free kick.
Rapinoe scored her first goal in the first half as the United States took the lead. In the second half, she scored her second goal which proved to be decisive in the match. The United States led by 1-0. France was able to score a late goal due to Wendie Renard's free kick. Rapinoe was celebrating her 50th international career goal. It helped the United States reach the quarterfinals in the world cup.
Becky Sauerbrunn's performance
Becky Sauerbrunn (34-year-old defender, two-time Olympian) will co-captain USA women's soccer team in France. The USA is trying to repeat their World Cup victory from 2015. She played every minute of the World Cup in the position of center back. She was a great player in her youth and she is now the co-captain of the team.
The Americans are a more experienced team but there are still many new players in the squad. Sauerbrunn's crucial error in the 1-0 win against Spain was an unfortunate one, but she has learned a lot from it. She acknowledged her error and was relieved to see her team advance to the next round.
Megan Renard's prolific goalscoring record
Megan Renard's exemplary goalscoring record at this world cup makes her a candidate for the Best FIFA Woman's Player award. Renard, a 30-year-old French player, is one of the most decorated. She has won a record 14 French League titles as well as seven European Cups. She has also scored more than 100 goals for Lyon, and 28 for France. Renard is a strong candidate for the award, even though she has only participated in four matches for France. France's place in the tournament was secured by Renard's header in a UEFA Euro 2022 match against Austria.
Renard also scored in four out of five World Cups. This record is one of the most impressive in the tournament. Renard's impressive goalscoring record speaks volumes about her attacking play. She is a powerful striker with a good left foot and is more than capable of scoring from distance.
USA Sues United States Soccer Federation
The U.S. Soccer Federation is facing major criticism for its stance in the pay dispute between the men and women's soccer teams. Many sponsors and supporters were disillusioned when the federation hired lobbyists as part of its opposition to the lawsuit by women's teams. The women's team has taken a similar approach, leveraging social media followings to weaponize uncomfortable exchanges in court.
The USSF was the target of a lawsuit that was filed against it. It claimed the federation had discriminatory practices and sexism. The USSF president, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned in March 2020 due to the backlash. Cordeiro was re-elected by Cone to be the president of USSF. Cordeiro continues to serve on the USSF board. However, Cone is running for President again.