Canada Soccer turn to Kevin Blue to fill management hole
February 1 – Canada Soccer has turned to the world of golf to find its new general secretary and CEO.
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W Gold Cup enters quarter finals with reputations on the line and the old world order under threat
March 1 – After nine consecutive days of group games, the W Gold Cup moves into its quarter final stage this weekend with two days of double headers at the BMO Stadium, the Los Angeles home of Angels FC of the NWSL and LAFC of the MLS.
Heartbreak for Puerto Rico as draw pulls Costa Rica’s name first for last quarter final slot
February 28 – Costa Rica dramatically made it through to the quarter finals of the W Gold Cup, not through outperforming opponents on the pitch but through a head-to-head draw with Puerto Rico.
Last gasp Paraguay grab quarter final slot with Martinez hattrick in 3-2 win over El Salvador
February 28 – A Jessica Martinez hattrick saw Paraguay through into the quarter finals of the W Gold Cup, coming from behind to beat El Salvador 3-2 in added time in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
Canada brush Costa Rica aside to head into quarter final draw as top ranked nation
February 28 – Canada beat Costa Rica in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston in their final group game of Group C to secure qualification ahead of Brazil for the quarter finals as the top ranked nation.
Guanajuato, Mexico, to host 2024 Concacaf U-20 men’s championship
February 26 – Irapuato and Celaya, in Guanajuato, Mexico, will host the 12-team 2024 Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship July 19-August 4.
Brazil turn on the style to top Group C with a 100% record
February 28 – Brazil made it three wins out of three as they topped Group B at the W Gold Cup with a 5-0 win over Panama.
Colombia secure quarter final slot. Parsimonious Puerto Rico look set to join them
February 27 – Colombia secured second place in Group B with a 2-0 win over Puerto Rico in the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
Mexico turn World Rankings upside down with history making win over USA
February 26 – Mexico shocked the USA with a 2-0 win in the Dignity Health Park stadium in Carson, Los Angeles, on a stunning night of Gold Cup football. This may be the inaugural W Gold Cup but it is already delivering the drama, emotion and surprises of the men’s version.
Argentina brush past Dominican Republic to head for quarter finals
February 26 – Argentina closed out their group matches in the Dignity Health Park stadium in Carson, Los Angeles, with a 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic. It was less comfortable than they were probably expecting but still guarantees them progression to the quarter finals of the W Gold Cup this weekend.
Leon hattrick ensures Canada ease past Paraguay into next round
February 25 – Canada controlled their second Group C match against Paraguay from start to finish in the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston to guarantee qualification for the knock out rounds that begin next weekend in Los Angeles.
Chinchilla double pushes Costa Rica past El Salvador for shot at quarter finals
February 26 – Costa Rica kept themselves in contention for a quarter final spot with a 2-0 win over a battling El Salvador. Both goals were breakaways scored by Priscilla Chinchilla.
Duda’s early strike to beat Colombia ignites Brazil’s W Gold Cup challenge
February 24 – In an exciting end-to-end encounter at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego Brazil beat Colombia 1-0 with a Duda Santos goal to secure their spot in the knockout rounds and send a message to the USA women’s team that they mean business.
Puerto Rico continue to defy the odds, stunning Panama with added time winner
February 24 – Puerto Rico delivered one of those Gold Cup nights at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego that will live long in the memory, stunning Panama with a 2-1 win that positions them for qualification for the quarter finals at their first appearance at a major finals.
US pace and power proves too much for Argentina as 4-0 win sends warning to rivals
February 24 – The USA put four past Argentina at the Dignity Health Park stadium, scoring three in eight minutes in the first half, to stamp their authority on the W Gold Cup and guarantee progression to the quarter finals.