Recently by John Molinaro

Japan exemplified class at the World Cup

By John Molinaro | Posted: Monday, July 18, 2011 | 11:39 AM
Japanese players held up a banner after each game thanking people from around the world for their support in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March. (Petr David Josek/Associated Press)

Tactically sound. Technically brilliant. Dogged and determined.

All of these aptly describe the Japanese team following its stunning and dramatic penalty shootout victory over the United States in Sunday's Women's World Cup final from Frankfurt, Germany.

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More to come from Louisa Necib

By John Molinaro | Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2011 | 08:53 AM
French playmaker Louisa Necib has been the best player at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany. (Associated Press)

Japan and the United States are more than worthy finalists for the FIFA Women's World Cup.

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American comeback highlight of quarter-finals

By John Molinaro | Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011 | 12:48 PM
Abby Wambach, left, and Hope Solo emerged as the heroes for the United States against Brazil. (Associated Press)
Much like the group stage, the quarter-final round of the FIFA Women's World Cup was not short on drama, offering plenty of highs and lows.
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Canadian exit casts dim light on 1st round

By John Molinaro | Posted: Thursday, July 7, 2011 | 09:00 AM
Canadian players commiserate with each other following a 1-0 loss to Nigeria. (Associated Press)
Great goals, great games, great drama and great disappointments - the first round of the FIFA Women's World Cup provided plenty of highs and lows for fans of the beautiful game. Read more »

Anything but a meaningless game for Canada

By John Molinaro | Posted: Monday, July 4, 2011 | 03:10 PM
Midfielder Kaylyn Kyle says Canada will be playing for pride Tuesday against Nigeria. (Canadian Press)
The Canadian side that landed in Germany in late June for the Women's World Cup was full of hope and promise, the players and coaching staff so sure that the team would not only survive the group stage, but flourish as it earned a quarter-final berth. Read more »

Potential loss of Sinclair could be an opportunity for Canada

By John Molinaro | Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 | 03:36 PM
Canada's Christine Sinclair wears a protective mask during a training session in Bochum, Germany on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

Every match-day of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, CBCSports.ca senior writer John F. Molinaro will break down the day's action with a few of his thoughts.

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More honour in the women's game

By John Molinaro | Posted: Monday, June 27, 2011 | 03:20 PM
Mexico's Monica Ocampo, right, celebrates scoring against England. (Jens Meyer/Associated Press)

Every match-day of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, CBCSports.ca senior writer John F. Molinaro will break down the day's action with a few of his thoughts.

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Sinclair goal highlight of opening day

By John Molinaro | Posted: Sunday, June 26, 2011 | 03:52 PM
Canadian captain Christine Sinclair reacts after scoring against Germany on Sunday.

 

Every match-day of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, CBCSports.ca senior writer John F. Molinaro will break down the day's action with his five thoughts.

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Pressure is on Germany - not Canada - in opener

By John Molinaro | Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 | 02:27 PM
Canadian defender Emily Zurrer, left, made her national team debut in 2004. (Eugene Hoshiko/Associated Press)
At first glance it appears to be a mismatch - how else to look at Canada's opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Sunday?
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