Women's World Cup roundup: England escapes with 1-0 win over Haiti
The reigning European champions, regarded as the most likely challenger to the U.S., score their only goal on a second-chance penalty kick.
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The reigning European champions, regarded as the most likely challenger to the U.S., score their only goal on a second-chance penalty kick.
Zambia coach Bruce Mwape said Friday his "epic" team will run the "old people" in opposing sides off their feet at the Women's World Cup -- starting with former champions Japan."We regard ourselves as an epic team that can challenge any other team in the world."
The first FIFA Women's World Cup game in Hamilton kicks off on Saturday night between Zambia and Japan.
Rapinoe is a U.S. star, one who helped propel the American team to greatness in the past several years and inspired a generation of women soccer players.
Megan Rapinoe's final run on the global stage begins Saturday when the United States opens its quest to win an unprecedented third consecutive Women's World Cup title.