• Germany's Neid runs out of luck Coach Silvia Neid had said she hoped Germany still had some luck left after snatching a semi-final berth at the Women's World Cup by beating France on penalties.. Jul 1
  • Germany, US upset at sharing hotel Germany coach Silvia Neid has slammed FIFA's decision to make rival teams share the same hotel on the eve of a match as her side prepare for Tuesday's semi-final against the US at the Women's World Cup.. Jun 29
  • Germany into women's WC quarter-finals Top ranked Germany advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup on Saturday with a confident 4-1 victory over Sweden. Jun 20
  • Germany midfielder Garefrekes retires Berlin, Germany (Sports Network) - Germany women's national team midfielder Kerstin Garefrekes retired Tuesday, as the two-time World Cup champions lost another longtime player.. Aug 30
  • Japan shocks Germany in extra time Wolfsburg, Germany (Sports Network) - In what will go down as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Women's World Cup, substitute Karina Maruyama's goal in the 108th minute handed Japan a 1-0 win over two-time defending champion Germany on Saturday in extra time.. Jul 9
  • Japan hopes to dethrone Germany in quarters Wolfsburg, Germany (Sports Network) - Japan manager Norio Sasaki realized that Germany would likely await in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup after a loss to England, but he remained unfazed about the team's goal.. Jul 8
  • Grings leads Germany to 4-2 win over France Monchengladbach, Germany (Sports Network) - Inka Grings made sure Germany did not miss Birgit Prinz on Tuesday. Jul 5
  • Germany, France battle for top spot in Group A Monchengladbach, Germany (Sports Network) - Germany is through to the knockout part of the Women's World Cup after just two games, but the two-time defending champion and host still has work to do to win Group A.. Jul 4
  • Germany nips Nigeria to seal quarterfinal berth Frankfurt, Germany (Sports Network) - Two-time defending champion Germany has sealed a spot in the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup as expected, even though it worked a little harder than anticipated.. Jun 30
  • Germany wants improvement against Nigeria Frankfurt, Germany (Sports Network) - Host Germany plays its second match in the Women's World Cup at Commerzbank-Arena on Thursday against Nigeria and the two-time defending champions expect to play there two more times.. Jun 29
  • Germany holds off Canada to open defense of WWC title Berlin, Germany (Sports Network) - Germany opened defense of its Women's World Cup title on Sunday with a 2-1 win over Canada in a Group A contest played in front of over 73,000 fans at the Olympic Stadium.. Jun 26
  • Germany opens title defense against Canada Berlin, Germany (Sports Network) - Germany opens pursuit of its third straight Women's World Cup title Sunday against Canada, and the hosts are overwhelming favorites to extend their reign.. Jun 25
  • 2011 Women's World Cup Preview - Germany Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Since falling behind in the 2003 World Cup final to Sweden, Germany has outscored opponents 23-0 in the tournament to win back-to-back titles and now hosts the 2011 competition.. Jun 25