Chile Win Copa América Opener, USA vs. Pia & Sweden, Euro 2016 Qualifying, Why Is Hope Solo Getting A Free Pass?

Damn! Pia's talking smack!

Good Grief! Another one bites the dust, eh? Friday is here, and although club footie is on hiatus, the international game is doing its best to keep us from getting too bored. Gore Arturo Vidal and Co. opened Copa América with a decisive victory over Ecuador last night, Norway snatched a draw from the Germans in the Women's World Cup, and there are a slew of Euro 2016 Qualifiers to check out this weekend. Let's get to it!

Chile 2 - 0 Ecuador: Report

Chile 2 - 0 Ecuador: Three Things

Tim Vickery: Chile pick up nervy win

James Young: Chile overcome nerves to win

And here's a mega-preview with more info on the groups and upcoming action in Copa América. The only match today is Mexico vs. Bolivia.

In the Women's World Cup, Thailand won their first match ever, defeating Ivory Coast 3 - 2. Way to go! Hosts Canada and the Kiwis drew, China beat the Dutch, and as noted above, Norway used a delicious free kick to draw with Germany. Here are some Takeaways From Day Six, and here is What We Learned yesterday. Today? Well, it's only the USA facing former coach Pia Sundhage and her Sweden side. It'll be a doozy and it's on FOX at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Here's more about today's fun:

Group D Preview

USA vs Sweden: Preview

USA vs. Sweden: Preview II

USA vs. Sweden: Clash of the Group D heavyweights, with extra bite

Sam Borden: Pia Sundhage of Sweden Is a Coach at Home on the Move

Michael Cummings: USWNT Facing Difficult Reunion with Pia Sundhage 

Steve Goff: U.S. sees familiar foe

Not so fun? The way SPECTRE FIFA organized the Women's World Cup. Grant Wahl takes a look.

Transfer rumors? Transfer rumours? Oh, yeah. Whichever you prefer, we've got 'em:

The Mill. Plus One. Plus Plus One.

It never ends, folks. One tournament is complete and it's time to try and qualify for the next. And the next big one for the powers that be and want to be in Europe takes place in France next summer. Here's your lot for the weekend:

Euro 2016 Qualifiers: Four crucial games that could define qualifying

Euro 2016 Qualifiers: 10 things to look out for this weekend

David Hytner: Belgium shrug off gossip to focus on Euro 2016 qualifier against Wales

Croatia vs. Italy: Preview

Miguel Delaney: Republic of Ireland and Scotland set for Dublin showdown

Backheel Breakfast

And finally...why is Hope Solo getting a free pass?

Onward!!

-SSN

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