The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup began with an expanded field of 24 teams vying for a berth in the July 5th final. Now 16 countries remain in contention as the knockout stage is set to commence in Canada.
The United States emerged unscathed from the "Group of Death" with seven points and a first-place finish. Abby Wambach scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 1-0 victory and -- with 14 in her career -- is one shy of Marta for the most goals scored in Women's World Cup history.
Up next for the two-time World Cup champions? Colombia, who produced the biggest upset of the group stage with a 2-0 victory over a France team ranked No. 3 in the world.
The decisive #USAvCOL match-up will air live on FOX Sports 1 at 7 p.m. CT on Monday and Sporting Park will once again host a free watch party inside the Boulevard Members Club. Doors will open to fans of all ages at 6 p.m. CT and parking is available in Lot D.
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Food, drinks and merchandise -- including U.S. Soccer, FC Kansas City and Sporting Kansas City gear -- will be available to purchase throughout the event. In addition, all in attendance will have the opportunity to participate in a free raffle for exclusive giveaway items.
Watch Party Menu
Hamburger, Cheeseburgers and Pretzels: $4
Hot Dogs, Nachos and Candy: $3
Kansas City was among the
most tuned-in markets in America for the U.S. WNT's first three World Cup matches
, which were seen by 4.3 million viewers on average. The Sporting Park watch parties -- organized by WIN for KC, Sporting Kansas City and FC Kansas City -- were showcased on FOX Sports during all three nationally televised games.
Top Local U.S. WNT Audiences During World Cup
1. St. Louis (4.8)
2. Washington, D.C. (4.4)
3. Milwaukee and Richmond (4.1)
4. Baltimore and Hartford (4.0)
5. Kansas City (3.8)
Throughout the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Sporting Club Network and FC Kansas City followers can
enter a social media contest
by posting pictures to Twitter/Facebook while watching games in their branded gear. The grand prize package includes a signed FCKC jersey, four Sporting KC tickets and a "For Club and Country" scarf.
WATCH PARTY PHOTOS: #USAvSWE | #USAvAUS
FC Kansas City has five players represented in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup: Lauren Holiday (USA), Heather O'Reilly (USA), Amy Rodriguez (USA), Becky Sauerbrunn (USA) and Katrina Gorry (AUS). The reigning NWSL champions will continue their home schedule on July 3 at Swope Soccer Village against the Washington Spirit.
