women beat Germany in the 1999 quarterfinals and 1991 semifinals. The United States leads the all-time series 18-4-7. Their most recent meeting, on April 5, 2013, was a 3-3 draw in Germany. Since losing to Germany in the 2003 semifinals (the last time they met in the World Cup), the United States is undefeated in 11 straight meetings (6-0-5) in the series, outscoring the Germans 19-9. History: This is the fourth Women's World Cup meeting, all in the knockout stage, between Germany and the United States, and the previous three winners all went on to win the title. This one will be won on set pieces and by Solo having a big game. Yes, the Germans have a ton of offensive talent, but the United States will take the confidence gained from playing higher pressure defense against China and come with even more pressure on both sides of the ball. team better than a USA-France matchup because the Germans, although good on the ball, do not have the technical ability of France. Each is trying to become the first team to win three Women's World Cup titles.įoudy's X factors: Since the World Cup kicked off, the United States has been able to rely on its back line and Hope Solo, and that rock-solid defense will be what the U.S. 1 team in the FIFA world rankings, is the heavy favorite over the second-ranked U.S. AP Photo, Getty Images Which team will win: United States or Germany? midfielder Carli Lloyd has scored in two straight games, while Germany's Celia Sasic leads World Cup scorers with six goals. So which teams will reach Sunday's championship game in Vancouver, British Columbia? Our experts weigh in with their votes, while espnW's Julie Foudy examines the X factors that could decide each semifinal. Germany, Japan and the United States, three former Women's World Cup champions, have reached the semifinals along with England, which is making its first appearance.

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