MONTREAL — When Germany, the world’s top team, meets the United States, the world’s second-ranked squad, in a Women’s World Cup semifinal game Tuesday, there will be matchup of goalkeepers befitting the stakes.
On one end will be Hope Solo, whom many, particularly those on her team, consider the best keeper in the world. On the other side will be Nadine Angerer, who two years ago became the first goalkeeper to win FIFA’s World Player of the Year award.
Their juxtaposition will be all the more palpable if the elimination game goes to penalty kicks, an area in which both excel.