After Japan beat England yesterday in a close Women’s World Cup semi-final game that was decided by an own goal from England, the stage was set for a tough match-up with the U.S.
Who is favored to take home the top prize in women’s soccer? And how is the woman who scored the accidental goal into her own net yesterday faring?
Guest
- Mike Pesca, Here & Now sports analyst and host of Slate’s daily podcast The Gist. He tweets @pescami.
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