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