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Soccer News of the Week –
The United States women’s soccer team look stronger than ever as they head into the Olympic Quarterfinals. They made it through the Group Stage undefeated – three dominant displays to gain three Ws.
Goalkeeper Hope Solo allowed two goals in the team’s opening game against France, but kept Colombia and North Korea firmly shut out of the net. Except for those early minutes in the first game, the USWNT’s lackluster defense was rarely troubled. Not with the collective offensive prowess of Abby Wambach, 23-year old Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe controlling the game.
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Wambach scored in each Group match, bringing her international goal tally to 141. Mia Hamm holds the record with 158. Lloyd and Morgan both have two goals for the tournament. Next up for the American ladies as they go for gold is a Quarterfinal match against New Zealand on Friday, August 3, at 9:30 a.m. on NBC Sports Network.
2012 Olympics, Women’s Quarterfinals – Friday, August 3
7:00 a.m. – Sweden vs France
9:30 a.m. – United States vs New Zealand, NBC Sports Network
12:00 p.m. – Brazil vs Japan
2:30 p.m. – Great Britain vs Canada
Semifinals will be played on Monday, August 6. Olympic Finals are set for Thursday, August 9.
Soccer on TV this week –
Where to watch the best soccer games on US television networks, including ESPN, Fox Soccer and Telefutura. All times Eastern.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
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3:00a | UEFA Champions League | SSC Napoli vs. Villarreal CF | Fox Soccer | Replay |
3:00a | Brazilian Soccer | Internacional vs. Vasco | GolTV | Replay |
8:00a | Scottish Premier League | Celtic vs. Hearts | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
9:30a | 2012 Summer Olympics: Women’s, Quarterfinals | United States vs. New Zealand | NBC Sports Network | Live |
10:00a | UEFA Europa League | FC Gomel vs. Liverpool | Fox Soccer | Replay |
1:00p | UEFA Champions League | Borussia Dortmund vs. Olympique de Marseille | Fox Soccer | Replay |
1:00p | World Challenge | Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Real Madrid | ESPN Deportes | Replay |
3:00p | English Premier League | Liverpool vs. Chelsea | Fox Soccer | Replay |
3:00p | Club Friendly | Fenerbahce vs. Newcastle United | GolTV | Replay |
5:00p | Herbalife Football Challenge | DC United vs. Paris Saint-Germain | Fox Soccer | Replay |
5:00p | Club Friendly | B. M’gladbach vs. 1860 Munich | GolTV | Replay |
8:00p | CONCACAF Champions League | Seattle Sounders vs. Caledonia AIA | Fox Soccer | Replay |
8:00p | MLS Soccer | New York Red Bulls at Houston Dynamo | NBC Sports Network | Live |
9:00p | Mexican Soccer | Estudiantes vs. Pumas Morelos | GolTV | Live |
10:25p | Mexican Primera Division | Monarcas Morelia vs. San Luis | ESPN Deportes | Live |
11:00p | UEFA Champions League | Borussia Dortmund vs. Olympique de Marseille | Fox Soccer | Replay |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
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3:00a | Club Friendly | Legia Warszawa vs. Borussia Dortmund | GolTV | Replay |
10:00a | UEFA Champions League | Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. FC Barcelona | Fox Soccer | Replay |
10:00a | Club Friendly | Brighton vs. Chelsea | GolTV | Live |
1:00p | CONCACAF Champions League | Herediano vs. Real Salt Lake | Fox Soccer | Replay |
1:00p | Club Friendly | Bayern Munich vs. Wolfsburg | GolTV | Replay |
1:55p | Club Friendly | Paris St. Germain vs. FC Barcelona | ESPN Deportes | Live |
3:00p | English Premier League | Tottenham vs. Fulham | Fox Soccer | Replay |
3:00p | Spanish Supercup 2011, 1st Leg | Real Madrid vs. Barcelona | GolTV | Replay |
4:00p | World Challenge | Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Real Madrid | ESPN Deportes | Replay |
5:00p | UEFA Champions League | FC Bayern Munich vs. FC Zurich | Fox Soccer | Replay |
7:30p | Spanish Supercup 2011, 2nd Leg | Barcelona vs. Real Madrid | GolTV | Replay |
8:00p | English Premier League | Tottenham vs. Manchester City | Fox Soccer | Replay |
8:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Monterrey vs. Jaguares de Chiapas | Telefutura | Live |
9:30p | Club Friendly | Brighton vs. Chelsea | GolTV | Replay |
11:00p | UEFA Europa League | FC Gomel vs. Liverpool | Fox Soccer | Replay |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
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3:00a | UEFA Champions League | FC Bayern Munich vs. FC Zurich | Fox Soccer | Replay |
3:00a | Club Friendly | Bayern Munich vs. Wolfsburg | GolTV | Replay |
10:00a | Manchester United Tour | Valerenga vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer | Live |
11:00a | Club Friendly | Brighton vs. Chelsea | GolTV | Replay |
1:00p | CONCACAF Champions League | Seattle Sounders vs. Caledonia AIA | Fox Soccer | Replay |
1:00p | Club Friendly | Paris St. Germain vs. FC Barcelona | ESPN Deportes | Replay |
1:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Toluca vs. Leon | Univision | Live |
1:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Neza vs. Universidad de Guadalajara | GolTV | Live |
2:00p | Manchester United Tour | Valerenga vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
3:00p | UEFA Europa League | FC Gomel vs. Liverpool | Fox Soccer | Replay |
3:00p | Spanish Supercup 2011, 1st Leg | Real Madrid vs. Barcelona | GolTV | Replay |
5:00p | Manchester United Tour | Valerenga vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer | Replay |
5:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Monarcas Morelia vs. San Luis | ESPN Deportes | Replay |
6:00p | Argentine Soccer | River Plate vs. Belgrano | GolTV | Live |
7:00p | MLS Soccer | FC Dallas at Portland Timbers | NBC Sports Network | Live |
8:00p | Manchester United Tour | Valerenga vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer | Replay |
8:00p | Spanish Supercup 2011, 2nd Leg | Barcelona vs. Real Madrid | GolTV | Replay |
9:00p | MLS Soccer | Los Angeles Galaxy at Seattle Sounders FC | ESPN2 | Live |
9:30p | MLS 36 | Chris Wondolowski | NBC Sports Network | Replay |
10:00p | Club Friendly | Brighton vs. Chelsea | GolTV | Replay |
11:00p | 2012 Herbalife World Challenge | Real Madrid vs. Santos Laguna | Fox Soccer | Live |
MONDAY, AUGUST 6
Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
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12:00a | MLS 36 | Chris Wondolowski | NBC Sports Network | Replay |
12:30a | Mexican Primera Division | Neza vs. Universidad de Guadalajara | GolTV | Replay |
12:30a | MLS Soccer | FC Dallas at Portland Timbers | NBC Sports Network | Replay |
1:30a | MLS Soccer | Los Angeles Galaxy at Seattle Sounders FC | ESPN Deportes | Replay |
3:00a | UEFA Champions League | Udinese Calcio vs. Arsenal FC | Fox Soccer | Replay |
3:00a | Argentine Soccer | River Plate vs. Belgrano | GolTV | Replay |
1:00p | MLS Soccer | Los Angeles Galaxy en Seattle Sounders FC | ESPN Deportes | Replay |
1:00p | Club Friendly | Brighton vs. Chelsea | GolTV | Replay |
3:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Neza vs. Universidad de Guadalajara | GolTV | Replay |
5:00p | 2012 Herbalife World Challenge | Real Madrid vs. Santos Laguna | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
8:00p | 2012 Herbalife World Challenge | Real Madrid vs. Santos Laguna | Fox Soccer | Replay |
11:00p | Manchester United Tour | Valerenga vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer | Replay |
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7
Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
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3:00a | Mexican Primera Division | Neza vs. Universidad de Guadalajara | GolTV | Replay |
1:00p | 2012 Herbalife World Challenge | Real Madrid vs. Santos Laguna | Fox Soccer | Replay |
1:00p | World Challenge | Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Real Madrid | ESPN Deportes | Replay |
4:55p | Copa MX Apertura 2012 | Pumas Morelos vs. Jaguares | ESPN Deportes | Live |
5:00p | Argentine Soccer | River Plate vs. Belgrano | GolTV | Replay |
7:55p | Copa MX Apertura 2012 | Leon vs. Estudiantes Tecos | ESPN Deportes | Live |
8:00p | FA Community Shield | Chelsea vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer | Replay |
9:55p | Copa MX Apertura 2012 | Altamira vs. Cruz Azul | ESPN Deportes | Live |
10:30p | MLS 36 | Chris Wondolowski | NBC Sports Network | Replay |
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
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8:00a | 2012 Herbalife World Challenge | Real Madrid vs. Santos Laguna | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
12:00p | Football Rivalries | Manchester United vs. Liverpool, Benifica vs. Sporting Lisbon | Fox Soccer | Replay |
2:00p | Club Friendly | Manchester United vs. Barcelona | Fox Soccer | Live |
2:00p | Club Friendly | Brighton vs. Chelsea | GolTV | Replay |
5:00p | 2012 Herbalife World Challenge | Real Madrid vs. Santos Laguna | Fox Soccer | Replay |
5:00p | Club Friendly | Manchester United vs. Barcelona | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
5:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Neza vs. Universidad de Guadalajara | GolTV | Replay |
8:00p | Club Friendly | Manchester United vs. Barcelona | Fox Soccer | Replay |
8:00p | World Challenge | Real Madrid vs. AC Milan | ESPN2, ESPN Deportes | Live |
9:00p | U.S. Open Cup 2012, Final | Seattle Sounders FC vs. Sporting Kansas City | GolTV | Live |
11:00p | Club Friendly | Manchester United vs. Barcelona | Fox Soccer | Replay |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
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12:00a | U.S. Open Cup 2012, Final | Seattle Sounders FC vs. Sporting Kansas City | GolTV | Replay |
3:00a | U.S. Open Cup 2012, Final | Seattle Sounders FC vs. Sporting Kansas City | GolTV | Replay |
10:00a | 2012 Herbalife World Challenge | Real Madrid vs. Santos Laguna | Fox Soccer | Replay |
1:00p | World Challenge | Real Madrid vs. AC Milan | ESPN Deportes | Replay |
1:00p | Spanish Supercup 2011, 1st Leg | Real Madrid vs. Barcelona | GolTV | Replay |
2:45p | 2012 Summer Olympics: Women’s, Gold Medal Match | Teams TBA | NBC Sports Network* | Live |
3:00p | Spanish Supercup 2011, 2nd Leg | Barcelona vs. Real Madrid | GolTV | Replay |
5:00p | U.S. Open Cup 2012, Final | Seattle Sounders FC vs. Sporting Kansas City | GolTV | Replay |
8:00p | FA Cup Soccer: 2012 Final | Chelsea vs. Liverpool | Fox Soccer | Replay |
* NBC Sports Network schedule subject to change.