The world of women's soccer will have their eyes on the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final match-up between the United States and France tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. ET from MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany. ESPN 3 will begin their broadcast of France vs. USA at 11:30 a.m. ET. You also follow the US Women on TWITTER via ESPN US SOCCER (@ESPN_US_Soccer). Germany is the current World Cup Champion (2nd title), while the United States has won the title twice (1991, 1999) and Norway once (1995). The US also has three third place finishes in 1995, 2003, and 2007.
The United States team is beyond focused and as Abby Wambach said Tuesday, "Losing is not an option. We want to win this thing, and France is standing in our way right now." Besides being favored by the oddsmakers, the French are 0-11-1 against the Americans lifetime and have been outscored 38 goals to eight in those meetings. Despite the U.S. having concerns on the backline, France has struggled against physical teams and this American squad is probably the epitome of physical in this tournament. The U.S. comes to play and advances to the title game with a 2-1 victory.
Free Women's World Cup Pick: USA: -120
Women's Soccer - FIFA Women's World Cup Odds
USA: -120
France: +300
Draw: +240
Total: Over 2.5 +100, Under 2.5 -130
Discussion: Who is your pick to win the 2011 Women's World Cup semi-final match Wednesday between the United States and France?
How to Bet on Women's Soccer
Betting on soccer events has three
options: Team #1 wins, Team #2 wins, or a Draw. Unlike betting on the
major American sports where a side and total are the only options, when
wagering on soccer three-way betting factors in the draw. Since so many
soccer games end up in a draw, picking a draw would count as an
individual wager just like betting USA or France would. For example, if
you bet on either the USA or France and the game ends in a draw you
would lose. At the same time, if you bet on the draw and either USA or France win, you would lose. When wagering with the three options, you
must have the selected option be correct for your wager to be a winner.
Essentially, selections on a specific team in three-option wagering
would be the same as having that team -½ a goal.