Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said of the FIFA World Cup Third Place game, that, "it should never be played." Then his team went out and added to Brazil's misery, beating the home side. By Peter Nolan

The Chicago Red Stars had an impressive week at home in Lisle, IL, giving the creme of the crop plenty of trouble. They tied 1-1 with the Portland Thorns on Wednesday. By Courtney Lambert