U.S. women confident despite slow soccer World Cup start
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — U.S. goals — and wins — have been few and far between this World Cup, but American confidence isn’t lacking. Despite three lackluster group matches that saw the reigning champions squeak through to knockout play, key players insist they’re not shaken by “noise” from the “outside,” المزيد
Brazil, and star player Marta, leave Women’s World Cup after draw with Jamaica
Brazil failed to advance out of the group stage for the first time since 1995, and Marta couldn’t capitalize on the chance to become the first player, woman or man, to score in six World Cups. But her pending retirement means neither that, nor a Women’s World Cup title, will المزيد
USWNT faces Portugal in early World Cup match
Rose Lavelle gets a yellow U.S. midfielder Rose Lavelle has been shown a yellow card after taking out an opponent in midfield. It means she’ll have to walk a tightrope for the remainder of this game but also that she will now be suspended and will miss the next match المزيد
Team USA faces the Netherlands in World Cup match
Ready for the Wellington wind WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Hello from inside the stadium! We are seated just behind the bench. The wind is whipping around the pitch. It was raining just an hour ago. The temperature says 52, but it feels a lot colder. Most of the U.S. players are المزيد