The hard part is over for the Ecuador national team after qualifying for the World Cup, something that the team hadn't done since 2014. READ MORE
The hard part is over for Ecuador
Tag: World Cup
Ecuador poised for qualification 20 years after making its World Cup debut
I was 17 when I saw my father cry for the first time. It was just before 4:30 a.m., on June 3, 2002, and halfway around the world, the country of his birth, Ecuador, was making its World Cup debut in the Japanese city of Sapporo. Ecuador poised for qualification 20 years after making its […] READ MORE
The USMNT still can’t compete at the highest level, but why?
St. Louis, Missouri — The USMNT failed to defeat yet another highly-ranked opponent on Tuesday night. This time? A 1-1 tie with Uruguay at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The tie has highlighted a worrying trend for the U.S., in that it can’t defeat World Cup-tier opponents. A worrying trend for the USMNT It’s easy […] READ MORE
FIFA Women’s World Cup will expand to 32 teams in 2023
The FIFA Council elected unanimously elected for the FIFA Women's World Cup to include 32 teams instead of 24. Meanwhile, bidding has re-opened. READ MORE
USWNT: Jill Ellis stepping down as USWNT head coach
According to Equalizer Soccer, Jill Ellis is stepping down as the head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team. She will stay for the Victory Tour. READ MORE
Preview: USWNT going for gold, World Cup trophy against Netherlands
The U.S. Women's National Team are going for gold, and the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy, tomorrow against the Netherlands. Good luck to the USWNT! READ MORE
World Cup: USWNT pile on the intensity, drama in 2-1 victory over England
The USWNT picked up a huge win over England, 2-1, to return to the FIFA Women's World Cup final for the third straight time. Rachael McKriger recaps the action from #ENGUSA. READ MORE
Canada fail to reach quarterfinals as Sweden advances in World Cup
The Canadian Women's National Team wanted to build off their 2015 hosting performance at the World Cup, but will not head to the quarterfinals this year after falling to Sweden, 1-0. READ MORE
Preview: Welcome back to the Round of 16, Canada and USWNT
The USWNT and Canada WNT are back in the Round of 16 with two underdog opponents. Will they make it to the quarterfinals? READ MORE
World Cup: USWNT win Group F, defeat Sweden in key rivalry match
The USWNT picked up a big win over Sweden in the final group stage match, sealing first place in Group F and resulting in a Round of 16 match against Spain. READ MORE
About Author
Rachael Kriger, Senior Editor
Rachael Kriger is a senior editor at Last Word on Soccer, and the lead Seattle Sounders writer. She has been with the site since March 2018, and serves as a social media expert and regular contributor on the Last Word SC Radio Podcast. Personally, Rachael lives in Pittsburgh, Pa., and is a nine-year basketball coach, an avid photographer and big Riverhounds fan. She loves her beloved Russian National Team and cried when they beat Spain in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.