As tough as it is not to have the U.S. Women’s National Team in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final after winning the last two tournaments, the Spain-England final on Sunday is arguably better for the overall health of the game worldwide.

And England’s 3-1 win over Australia in the wee hours on Wednesday shows there are many storylines to be had in this tournament depending on where you sit. The Lionesses reach a World Cup final, the first England team to do that since 1966 when the men’s team’s run prompted all those “football’s coming home” chants that will be ubiquitous before the final on Sunday. Read More