The American women put the Women’s World Cup on the map in the 1990s. But their last match ended in ignominy, as they exited the 2011 World Cup after losing to Japan on penalty kicks — in a game they led twice late. The American women are primed for the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada. They don’t even care that FIFA is forcing them to play on artificial turf. After all, they have Abby Wambach, who could dominate if they played the games on the surface of the moon. (Wambach has scored more goals, 182, in international play than any player — man or woman — in soccer history.)
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The American women are set to play the following opening round schedule:
June 8, 7:30 PM: USA vs Australia, FOX Sports 1
June 12, 8:00 PM: USA vs Sweden, FOX
June 16, 8:00 PM: USA vs Nigeria, FOX
