soccer

Abuse, misconduct in U.S. football: Three-time Olympic gold medalist Shannon Boxx heads up safety task force

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Shannon Boxx has been appointed vice chair of the U.S. Soccer Federation's participant safety task force.

3 years ago

October 31 – November 6, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights

👍 This week our highlight goes to Becky Hammon who has been hired by ESPN as an analyst for the…

3 years ago

NWSL hits popularity milestone as final smashes TV & streaming records

CBS announced that the NWSL final between the Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current last weekend attracted record-setting viewership numbers.

3 years ago

Opinion: The risky and lonely path for women in sports

Sports historian Amy Bass looks at situations ranging from Brittney Griner's plight to the sickening report of abuses in the…

3 years ago

Members of Congress Call for U.S. Soccer to Cooperate With Investigation

The open letter from Congress members comes following an independent investigation found systemic abuse throughout the league.

3 years ago

NWSL averages record 915,000 viewers on for championship match

An average of 915,000 viewers tuned in to watch the Portland Thorns collect their third National Women's Soccer League Championship…

3 years ago

Portland’s NWSL title success built around Sophia Smith and trying new things

Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson tried new things and kept the team's identity amid adversity, and it won them an…

3 years ago

Portland Thorns striker Sophia Smith becomes youngest ever regular-season NWSL MVP

Portland Thorns and USWNT striker Sophia Smith was named the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) most valuable player on Thursday.

3 years ago

Lucy Bronze: ‘I want to help give a voice to everyone in women’s football’

In her exclusive column for GiveMeSport Women, England and Barcelona star Lucy Bronze discusses her role on the FIFPRO Global…

3 years ago