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I'm not going to sit here and tell you guys when and how to watch soccer, but I really hope you all
didn't just head out to the absinthe parlor after the US game to celebrate, because Japan put on a
special clinic in the second game. Either Sweden didn't see so much as a frame of the Japan-Germany
game film, or Japan is so skillful they can completely neutralize teams that are bigger and
stronger.
Advance, Australia Fair! The Matildas will be hoping their anthem proves prophetic. Norway's anthem
is more stately, but is apparently harder to sing, as their players look like they're just mumbling
along.
I wish Noway was listening to Adrian Healey and Kate Markgraf intone their obituary.
The second day of the Women's World Cup opened up play for Group B, which has been given the
nickname "the group of life" by ESPN Commentator Kate Markgraf. After seeing Japan, New Zealand,
Mexico and England play, the term Markgraf coined for this group most certainly fits. Japan walked
away with the 2-1 win over New Zealand, but it was not an easy task against the Football Ferns.
Editors's Note: The US Women are on the ground in Germany, but how will their back
four fare on the pitch?
TSG guest columnist Maura Gladys takes a look. Offer her some feedback.
Christie Rampone, has nearly all the "Been there, done that" of the back four.
Kate Markgraf (left) -- Getty ImagesFormer Chicago Red Stars defender and Notre Dame standout Kate
Markgraf will be a play-by-play analyst for ESPN during the network's coverage of the 2011 FIFA
Women's World Cup -- June 26 to July 17 in Germany. The recently retired U.S. international was the
youngest member of the 1999 World Cup team.
Kate Markgraf (left) -- Getty ImagesFormer Chicago Red Stars defender and Notre Dame standout Kate
Markgraf will be a play-by-play analyst for ESPN during the network's coverage of the 2011 FIFA
Women's World Cup -- June 26 to July 17 in Germany. The recently retired U.S. international was the
youngest member of the 1999 World Cup team.
