soccer

USWNT stunned by Canada in Olympic semifinal match

The USWNT, the reigning World Cup champs, have failed to reach the final game in back-to-back Olympics, having fallen to…

5 years ago

‘She’s out of this world’: Years after replacing Hope Solo in goal, Alyssa Naeher finds her own Olympic stardom

The 33-year-old from Connecticut calmly made an incredible sprawling save on Vivianne Miedema on the Netherlands’ first attempt to give…

5 years ago

Megan Rapinoe penalty kick sends USWNT to Olympic semifinals

The Americans convert all four spot kicks to keep their gold medal hopes alive.

5 years ago

The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Is Still Denied Equal Pay—So Title Nine Is Writing Them a $1 Million Check

It’s the largest donation the players have ever received and a powerful call to action for supporters of women’s sports.

5 years ago

As NWSL gets more airtime, broadcasts struggle to keep pace

The NWSL is enjoying more exposure than ever, but fans and players have been critical of the quality of the…

5 years ago

Who is Alex Morgan? The prolific Team USA striker eyeing gold in Tokyo

Orlando Pride forward burst onto the scene at the 2011 World Cup and has since become an icon of the…

5 years ago

Sweden snaps USWNT’s 44-game unbeaten streak to open Olympics, raising questions about this American team

The loss in the opening game of group play doesn't eliminate the Americans from medal contention, but it leaves them…

5 years ago

For the USWNT, Tokyo is a chance to make history and cement a remarkable legacy

The USWNT will attempt to become the first women’s soccer team to win a World Cup and an Olympic gold…

5 years ago

US women shut out the noise in quest for 5th gold medal

The U.S. women's national team has become adept at shutting out all the outside distractions at big tournaments and the…

5 years ago

Are Olympics too easy for USWNT, and too small for women’s soccer?

With only 12 teams in the entire tournament, many of the best teams in the world won't even be there.

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