Following USWNT to Montreal for Women's World Cup Semifinal

It’s been quite a June for the United States Women’s National Team in the Women’s World Cup. After giving up a lone first-half goal to Australia in their opening match, the United States has shut out Sweden, Nigeria, Colombia and China. Next up, a formidable German side awaits in Montreal.

Travel along with the United States to recount how they punched their ticket for the Semifinals…

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On June 8, the USWNT kicked off Group D play in Winnipeg, Manitoba with a win over Australia. A Christine Press goal, sandwiched by two Megan Rapinoe scores, were more than enough offense to make up for the Aussie’s lone goal in the 27th minute.

The #USWNT defeats Australia 3-1 in their opening group stage match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup!

A photo posted by U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) on Jun 8, 2015 at 6:34pm PDT

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On June 12, the United States battled to a draw with a feisty Sweden team.

That's final whistle! The #USWNT get the shutout and the #USA head into their last group stage match with four points.

A photo posted by U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) on Jun 12, 2015 at 7:07pm PDT

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On June 16, the United States won Group D and advanced to the knockout round by edging Nigeria on Abby Wambach’s goal.

@abbywambach gives the #USWNT a 1-0 lead over Nigeria heading into halftime.

A photo posted by U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) on Jun 16, 2015 at 5:52pm PDT

[fusion_title size=”4″]UNITED STATES 2, COLOMBIA 0[/fusion_title]

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On June 22, the United States defeated Colombia, with goals from Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd.

FINAL: The #USWNT defeats Colombia 2-0 and advance to the quarterfinals! NEXT UP: China.

A photo posted by U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) on Jun 22, 2015 at 7:04pm PDT

[fusion_title size=”4″]UNITED STATES 1, CHINA 0[/fusion_title]

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On June 26, the USWNT recorded their fourth shutout of the World Cup in defeating China. In a game in which she earned her 200th cap, Carli Lloyd’s goal was the difference maker for the United States.

GOAL! It's @carlilloyd's 200th cap and she gives #USA the 1-0 lead!

A photo posted by U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) on Jun 26, 2015 at 5:49pm PDT

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Next up for the women is a tough June 30 match with Germany, who entered the Cup with 3-to-1 odds to win it all. The Germans have tallied twenty goals thus far in the Cup, setting up a major defense vs offense clash in Tuesday’s Semifinal match.