A number of world Cup players returned to their teams in time for another exciting round of fixtures in the NWSL. By Jimmy Sparkman

Decisions, decisions. United States Women's National Team coach Jill Ellis has some big ones to make ahead tonight?s World Cup semifinal showdown with top ranked Germany. By Peter Nolan

Defending World Cup Champions Japan have been flying just below the radar for most of this tournament, even while reaching the semifinals as the only team to have won all of its games. By Peter Nolan

This match is a battle royale between the giants of women's soccer. Germany versus the United States, the only two teams to have won the World Cup twice, the number one and two ranked teams in the world. By Peter Nolan