Semi-Finals Set For Women's World Cup & Copa America

Carli celebrates...

Good Day! There were a slew of fine matches over the last few days in the two international tournaments we've been following and enjoying. Things really got rolling Friday night when the U.S. beat China (up in Canada) and Argentina edged Colombia (down in Chile) on penalties. Also in the semi-finals at the World Cup are England, Germany, and Japan. Also in the semi-finals at Copa América are Chile, Peru, and Paraguay. Let's begin with the women, shall we?

WORLD CUP

USA 1- 0 China: Jeff Carlisle in Ottawa

USA 1 - 0 China: Caitlin Murray in Ottawa

USA 1 - 0 China: Grant Wahl in Ottawa

Louise Taylor: England’s success sets new standards

Laurent Dubois: France vs. Germany highlights best of Women's soccer

Alexandra Topping and Louise Taylor: England's victory a 'game-changer'

Jeff Carlisle: U.S. face another lineup conundrum

COPA

Copa América: Tim Vickery's Notes from Chile

Gerard Meagher: Chile overcome controversies but face revitalised Peru

Jonathan Wilson: Beauty leaves the Brazilian game as glitter gives way to grit

Paraguay 1 - 1 Brazil (Paraguay win 4-3 on PKs) Tim Vickery at Estadio Municipal Alcaldesa Ester Roa Rebolledo 

James Young: History repeats itself for Brazil

Argentina 0 - 0 Colombia (Argentina win 5-4 on PKs): Gabriele Marcotti at Estadio Sausalito

Argentina 0 - 0 Colombia: Three Things We Learned

The first semi-final involves hosts Chile and their northern neighbors Peru this evening. Here's are Preview.

The Mill. Plus One. Plus Plus One.

Rivalry Week! That's what is was last week in Major League Soccer. Apparently, it was a success! Oh, and here are Five Things We Learned in the stateside league over the weekend.

Backheel Breakfast

Gosh. We've gotta go. Until tomorrow.

Onward!!

-SSN

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