Costa Rica's thrilling World Cup journey came to an agonizing end Saturday afternoon in Salvador as the Tico's fell to a highly favoured Netherlands. By Peter Nolan

Despite a performance for the ages by goalkeeper Tim Howard, America's World Cup dream ended this evening after extra time at Arena Fonte Nova, with a draining loss to Belgium. By Peter Nolan

Midweek games commenced yesterday for the NWSL teams with inclement weather causing unsavory delays. Seattle Reign took on WNY Flash in Rochester, NY, while Washington Spirit clashed with the Boston Breakers. By Courtney Lambert