Five Things to Know about the 2019 SheBelieves Cup
From Feb. 27 to March 5, U.S. Soccer will host the fourth annual SheBelieves Cup, one of the most elite four-team international women’s soccer tournaments in the world. The top-ranked USA will welcome women’s soccer powers Brazil (No. 10 in the FIFA Rankings), England (No. 4) and Japan (No. 8). Here are five things to know about the 2019 SheBelieves Cup.
France Bound: 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Participants
This year, the SheBelieves Cup includes Brazil and Japan, two teams who have been part of the Tournament of Nations the past two years. They join England and the USA to make up an incredibly competitive field, as all four participants are not only among the top women’s soccer countries in the world, but more importantly, are all headed to France this summer for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Brazil, Japan and the USA are three of the seven teams that have participated in each of the seven previous Women’s World Cup tournaments.
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Schedule Format and How to Watch
The U.S. team begins its schedule on Wednesday, Feb. 27
against Japan at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, Pa. (7 p.m. ET on
FS1). England will kick off the competition against Brazil (4p.m. ET on
ussoccer.com) in the early game that day. All the teams will then travel to Nashville, Tenn. and Nissan Stadium where
the USA will play England on Saturday, March 2 (3:30 p.m.CT on FOX), which
will be preceded by Brazil vs. Japan (1p.m. CT on ussoccer.com). The
tournament will finish on Tuesday, March 5, at Raymond James Stadium in
Tampa, Fla. as Japan takes on England (5:15p.m. ET on ussoccer.com) followed
by the tournament finale, featuring the USA against Brazil (8p.m. ET on
FS1).
Date |
Match-Up |
Kickoff |
Venue |
TV |
Feb. 27 |
England vs. Brazil |
4 p.m. ET |
Talen Energy Stadium; Chester, Pa. |
ussoccer.com |
Feb. 27 |
USA vs. Japan |
7 p.m. ET |
Talen Energy Stadium; Chester, Pa. |
FS1, Fox Sports App |
March 2 |
Brazil vs. Japan |
1 p.m. CT |
Nissan Stadium; Nashville, Tenn. |
ussoccer.com |
March 2 |
USA vs. England |
3:30 p.m. CT |
Nissan Stadium; Nashville, Tenn. |
FOX, Fox Sports App |
March 5 |
Japan vs. England |
5:15 p.m. ET |
Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, Fla. |
ussoccer.com |
March 5 |
USA vs. Brazil |
8 p.m. ET |
Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, Fla. |
FS1 , Fox Sports App |
SheBelieves: Inspiring the Next Generation
Conceived and developed by the U.S. Women’s National Team players, SheBelieves is a movement to inspire young girls and women and encourage them to accomplish their goals and dreams, athletic or otherwise. The campaign was originally launched in the run-up to the 2015 Women’s World Cup but has since evolved and grown into a special bond between the team and its fans, taking its powerful message of empowerment and that of believing in yourself into communities across the nation.
As one of the most popular women’s teams in the United States, the WNT is the prime example that dreams are attainable if you set your mind to it and go after what you want. Through dedication, teamwork, perseverance and success, the players in the U.S. team inspire new generations of young girls and women to be better and strive for better. They inspire them to believe.
SheBelieves Cup History
In the 2016 SheBelieves Cup, the USA defeated England and France by 1-0 scores and downed Germany, 2-1, in the de facto championship game to take the inaugural tournament title. Germany finished second, England was third and France was fourth. In fact, none of the games were decided by more than one goal with the results coming down to three 1-0 victories, two 2-1 victories and one 0-0 draw.
At the 2017 SheBelieves Cup, the USA defeated Germany 1-0 in the opening match on a goal from Lynn Williams, but fell to England 1-0 and France 3-0. France won the tournament, Germany was second, England third and the USA finished fourth. France defeated England 2-1, drew 0-0 with Germany and downed the USA, 3-0.
Last year, the USA took back the trophy, finishing ahead of England, France and Germany. This time, the teams scored 16 total goals and two games featured larger than one-goal margins with England beating France, 4-1, and France beating Germany, 3-0. The USA, in 2016, was the only team to win all three games in any of the previous SheBelieves Cups.
In the previous three editions, no individual player has scored more than two goals in a tournament. Four players have scored twice: Alex Morgan in 2016, Camille Abily of France in 2017, and Ellen White of England and Eugénie Le Sommer in 2018.
The Best Players in the World
Probably one of the most exciting things about the SheBelieves Cup, not only for teams and players but also for fans in the United States, is that the tournament provides the opportunity to watch some of the most talented women’s players on the planet.
This includes not only the U.S. players like prolific goal scorer Alex Morgan, or creative attackers like Megan Rapinoe and Tobin Heath, but also forward Eugenie Le Sommer and towering defender Wendy Renard of France; six-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta of Brazil and her strike partner Cristiane, veteran Japan players Rumi Utsugi of Reign FC and Saki Kumagai of two-time reigning UEFA Champions League winners Olympique Lyon, or England players like team leader Steph Houghton, veteran midfielder Jill Scott and Barcelona forward Toni Duggan.
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Conditional Tickets Available for FIFA Women’s World Cup Knockout Round Via U.S. Soccer’s Allotment
CHICAGO (January 18, 2019) – FIFA has made a limited amount of conditional tickets for the knockout rounds of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 available to all 24 participating teams. Conditional tickets from U.S. Soccer’s allotment will only be distributed if the team advances to the specific round. U.S. Soccer has made its allotment of conditional tickets for the Round of 16 and Quarterfinal matches available here.
Due to anticipated demand for conditional tickets to the Semifinal and Final matches, U.S. Soccer will be conducting a weighted random draw to determine which fans will receive tickets. All fans, including U.S. Soccer members, are encouraged to submit a ticket application between Jan. 23 and Feb. 5.
U.S. Soccer Members can submit an application starting at 11 a.m. ET on January 23 while all fans can submit an application starting at 3 p.m. ET on January 25.
Semifinal and Final ticket applications through the weighted random draw will be limited to a maximum of six (6) tickets per match for individual households or place of business. U.S. Soccer’s conditional ticket allotment for the Semifinal and Final consists of Category 3 and Category 4 tickets. A detailed graphic of how the weighted random draw will be conducted can be found here.
This will apply for all U.S. Soccer Members as of Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. ET. Following the completion of the application phase, U.S. Soccer will randomly select among all valid applications those who will receive tickets. All applicants will be notified of their status by February 15. Information on how to apply can be found here.
Things to know about the weighted random draw:
- Applications will be selected at random and odds depend on the number of applications received, tickets requested, membership level, and seats available.
- Only Visa, MasterCard and Discover with expirations dates of March 2019 or later will be accepted.
- All applications and any resulting sales are final. No refunds or returns will be allowed.
- Specific seat selections will not be allowed. If your application is chosen, seats will be assigned based on your ticket category preference.
For those who are unsuccessful during the draw and still interested in tickets for the Semifinal & Final, U.S. Soccer recommends visiting FIFA’s website for ticketing information outside of U.S. Soccer’s conditional allotment. In addition, fans may consider purchasing tickets + hospitality package, available now through FIFA’s hospitality partner MATCH. To see what’s available, click here.
Read moreFive Things to Know about the 2019 SheBelieves Cup
From Feb. 27 to March 5, U.S. Soccer will host the fourth annual SheBelieves Cup, one of the most elite four-team international women’s soccer tournaments in the world. The top-ranked USA will welcome women’s soccer powers Brazil (No. 10 in the FIFA Rankings), England (No. 4) and Japan (No. 8). Here are five things to know about the 2019 SheBelieves Cup.
France Bound: 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Participants
This year, the SheBelieves Cup includes Brazil and Japan, two teams who have been part of the Tournament of Nations the past two years. They join England and the USA to make up an incredibly competitive field, as all four participants are not only among the top women’s soccer countries in the world, but more importantly, are all headed to France this summer for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Brazil, Japan and the USA are three of the seven teams that have participated in each of the seven previous Women’s World Cup tournaments.
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- READ: 3 Reasons the SheBelieves Cup Transcends Soccer
- FIFA Women’s World Ranking
Schedule Format and How to Watch
The U.S. team begins its schedule on Wednesday, Feb. 27
against Japan at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, Pa. (7 p.m. ET on
FS1). England will kick off the competition against Brazil (4p.m. ET on
ussoccer.com) in the early game that day. All the teams will then travel to Nashville, Tenn. and Nissan Stadium where
the USA will play England on Saturday, March 2 (3:30 p.m.CT on FOX), which
will be preceded by Brazil vs. Japan (1p.m. CT on ussoccer.com). The
tournament will finish on Tuesday, March 5, at Raymond James Stadium in
Tampa, Fla. as Japan takes on England (5:15p.m. ET on ussoccer.com) followed
by the tournament finale, featuring the USA against Brazil (8p.m. ET on
FS1).
Date |
Match-Up |
Kickoff |
Venue |
TV |
Feb. 27 |
England vs. Brazil |
4 p.m. ET |
Talen Energy Stadium; Chester, Pa. |
ussoccer.com |
Feb. 27 |
USA vs. Japan |
7 p.m. ET |
Talen Energy Stadium; Chester, Pa. |
FS1, Fox Sports App |
March 2 |
Brazil vs. Japan |
1 p.m. CT |
Nissan Stadium; Nashville, Tenn. |
ussoccer.com |
March 2 |
USA vs. England |
3:30 p.m. CT |
Nissan Stadium; Nashville, Tenn. |
FOX, Fox Sports App |
March 5 |
Japan vs. England |
5:15 p.m. ET |
Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, Fla. |
ussoccer.com |
March 5 |
USA vs. Brazil |
8 p.m. ET |
Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, Fla. |
FS1 , Fox Sports App |
SheBelieves: Inspiring the Next Generation
Conceived and developed by the U.S. Women’s National Team players, SheBelieves is a movement to inspire young girls and women and encourage them to accomplish their goals and dreams, athletic or otherwise. The campaign was originally launched in the run-up to the 2015 Women’s World Cup but has since evolved and grown into a special bond between the team and its fans, taking its powerful message of empowerment and that of believing in yourself into communities across the nation.
As one of the most popular women’s teams in the United States, the WNT is the prime example that dreams are attainable if you set your mind to it and go after what you want. Through dedication, teamwork, perseverance and success, the players in the U.S. team inspire new generations of young girls and women to be better and strive for better. They inspire them to believe.
SheBelieves Cup History
In the 2016 SheBelieves Cup, the USA defeated England and France by 1-0 scores and downed Germany, 2-1, in the de facto championship game to take the inaugural tournament title. Germany finished second, England was third and France was fourth. In fact, none of the games were decided by more than one goal with the results coming down to three 1-0 victories, two 2-1 victories and one 0-0 draw.
At the 2017 SheBelieves Cup, the USA defeated Germany 1-0 in the opening match on a goal from Lynn Williams, but fell to England 1-0 and France 3-0. France won the tournament, Germany was second, England third and the USA finished fourth. France defeated England 2-1, drew 0-0 with Germany and downed the USA, 3-0.
Last year, the USA took back the trophy, finishing ahead of England, France and Germany. This time, the teams scored 16 total goals and two games featured larger than one-goal margins with England beating France, 4-1, and France beating Germany, 3-0. The USA, in 2016, was the only team to win all three games in any of the previous SheBelieves Cups.
In the previous three editions, no individual player has scored more than two goals in a tournament. Four players have scored twice: Alex Morgan in 2016, Camille Abily of France in 2017, and Ellen White of England and Eugénie Le Sommer in 2018.
The Best Players in the World
Probably one of the most exciting things about the SheBelieves Cup, not only for teams and players but also for fans in the United States, is that the tournament provides the opportunity to watch some of the most talented women’s players on the planet.
This includes not only the U.S. players like prolific goal scorer Alex Morgan, or creative attackers like Megan Rapinoe and Tobin Heath, but also forward Eugenie Le Sommer and towering defender Wendy Renard of France; six-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta of Brazil and her strike partner Cristiane, veteran Japan players Rumi Utsugi of Reign FC and Saki Kumagai of two-time reigning UEFA Champions League winners Olympique Lyon, or England players like team leader Steph Houghton, veteran midfielder Jill Scott and Barcelona forward Toni Duggan.
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U.S. Soccer to Offer Girls Fantasy Camp in Nashville from March 1-4 Around SheBelieves Cup
U.S. Soccer will offer a Girls Fantasy Camp from March 1-4 around the 2019 SheBelieves Cup matches, featuring the U.S. WNT, Brazil, England and Japan on Saturday, March 2, in Nashville, Tenn. The camp is a special fundraiser to support the U.S. Soccer Development Fund and open to girls of all skill levels born in 2005, 2006 and 2007. All proceeds will fund important initiatives to help develop world-class players, coaches and National Teams.
Girls Fantasy Camp participants will truly have the opportunity to live and train like National Team players at this exclusive player/fan experience. Fantasy Camp includes:
- VIP match tickets and game day experience
- Pregame VIP stadium tour
- Daily training sessions led by former National Team Players
- Behind-the-scenes access to the U.S. WNT camp
- Hotel accommodations and all meals
- Customized U.S. Soccer jersey, training apparel and more
- Honorary one-year membership in the Supporters Circle of the Development Fund
- Ground transportation, including airport transfers if needed
Participation is made possible through a $3,495 donation to the U.S. Soccer Development Fund. U.S. Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and approximately 50% of your donation is tax deductible. Since launching in 2015, U.S. Soccer Fantasy Camps have raised $265,000 to support programs developing world-class players, coaches and National Teams, including need-based scholarships for talented young players in the U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy.
Space is very limited for the Fantasy Camp with a roster size comparable to that of a National Team and filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Questions? Contact fantasycamp@ussoccer.org.
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