Women's World Cup team capsules - SFGate
It’s no surprise that top-ranked Germany is one of the favorites after winning every qualifying game. Champions in 2003 and 2007, Die Nationalelf have qualified for every Cup. The reigning world champions defeated the U. S. on penalty kicks four years ago in Germany. Ranked fourth in the world, the Nadeshiko were Asian champions in 2014. Long-serving Coach Norio Sasaki will blend experience with youth in his 4-4-2 system. Japan plays astute soccer and is ready for a deep run. The Swiss look formidable, outscoring opponents 53-1 during an unbeaten qualifying run. German-born coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg built her team based on strength and speed, a team with the ability to play flat out for 90 minutes. Striker Lara Dickenmann bagged 10 goals in qualifying. It’s Switzerland’s first Cup. Tap striker and two-time World Cup veteran Eniola Aluko to lead the sixth-ranked Three Lions far into the tournament. Source: www.sfgate.com
