USWNT players shut out talk of team’s demise
9 months, 2 weeks ago

USWNT players shut out talk of team’s demise

The Hindu  

The US women’s national team is not subscribing to the idea that its best days are behind it and welcomes the higher level of competition it is seeing globally, defender Crystal Dunn said on Saturday. The most successful team in international women’s football history struggled to create chances in its 2-0 loss to Mexico in the group stage of the Gold Cup on Monday, prompting fresh concerns that it was falling behind the rest of the world. As members of the US women’s national team, we always step into this environment giving our absolute best, raising the standards and pushing this game forward. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/i0y4FlCTs1 — W Gold Cup February 27, 2024 “At the same time, we are very excited about the growth of the game and we are always challenging other federations to pour resources into their national teams as well.” The four-time World Cup champion produced its worst-ever performance at a Women’s World Cup last year, exiting in the round of 16.

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US men’s soccer team knows its Olympic future is likely on the line against New Zealand
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US men’s soccer team knows its Olympic future is likely on the line against New Zealand

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — The United States men’s soccer team earned respect despite losing to France 3-0 in its opening game at the Paris Olympics. The U.S. faces New Zealand in Marseille on Saturday knowing another loss likely would end its chance of advancing to the quarterfinals before its final group-stage game is played. We are now two days after the …

OLYMPICS SPOTLIGHT: One year on from World Cup humiliation, Emma Hayes will lead the USWNT with a host of new talent - with no Megan Rapinoe for the first time since 2012 - into a new era at the Paris
7 months, 1 week ago

OLYMPICS SPOTLIGHT: One year on from World Cup humiliation, Emma Hayes will lead the USWNT with a host of new talent - with no Megan Rapinoe for the first time since 2012 - into a new era at the Paris

Daily Mail  

The Olympics are now just 10 weeks away, and Mail Sport is looking ahead to the Paris Games with a series of interviews, flashbacks and deep dives. The USWNT will look for a reset at the Paris Olympics after World Cup humiliation last year The USWNT crashed out of the last-16 stage of the tournament on penalties to Sweden At …

In Mexico, greater investment in women’s soccer is starting to pay off
8 months ago

In Mexico, greater investment in women’s soccer is starting to pay off

New York Times  

Mayra Pelayo was on the pitch for less than ten minutes when she scored one of the Mexico women’s national team’s most memorable goals. But I think we’re on a really good path.” After nearly a decade of strategic investments, the Mexican national team now finds itself able to compete with some of the best teams in the world, largely …

US shakes off shocking loss, advances to Women’s Gold Cup semis with a 3-0 win over Colombia
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US shakes off shocking loss, advances to Women’s Gold Cup semis with a 3-0 win over Colombia

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Six days after the United States got very publicly knocked down by Mexico, the Americans got back up and started swinging again — sometimes almost literally. The U.S. had more than enough toughness and talent to win a chippy match with Colombia and to keep moving forward in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. Let’s learn from it, …

Commentary: U.S. women show they can still bring ‘noise’ of their own in Gold Cup quarterfinal win
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Commentary: U.S. women show they can still bring ‘noise’ of their own in Gold Cup quarterfinal win

LA Times  

U.S. defender Jenna Nighswonger celebrates with teammates after her goal during the first half of Sunday’s Gold Cup win over Colombia. “But also,” Girma added “it can be distracting.” So the outside noise stays right there, outside, while inside the team’s circle there are no whispers, there is no doubt. It’s just putting the pieces together and continuing to improve …

Mexico women’s soccer team shows great progress in the Gold Cup and shoots for more
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mexico women’s soccer team shows great progress in the Gold Cup and shoots for more

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — After failing to qualify for last year’s World Cup and the 2024 Olympics, women’s soccer in Mexico was in disarray. “It’s helping with all the leagues around the world and Mexico is definitely a product of that with their league.” For the Apertura 2022 final between America and Tigres, 52,654 fans attended to set a new league …

USWNT’s loss to Mexico was a jarring reminder that the team’s mystique is gone
9 months, 3 weeks ago

USWNT’s loss to Mexico was a jarring reminder that the team’s mystique is gone

New York Times  

For those who weren’t following along during the 2011 World Cup qualifying cycle — in which the U.S. lost to Mexico in the CONCACAF semifinals before Alex Morgan finally sent the U.S. through in a playoff series against Italy — matches against Mexico might have felt like a rivalry in name only. The USWNT was outplayed in a 2-0 loss …

U.S. women’s soccer loses to Mexico for first time in nearly 14 years in Gold Cup shocker
9 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. women’s soccer loses to Mexico for first time in nearly 14 years in Gold Cup shocker

LA Times  

U.S. forward Lynn Williams, left, and Mexico defender Greta Espinoza, right, battle for the ball during Mexico’s 2-0 win in a CONCACAF W Gold Cup group-play match at Dignity Health Sports Park on Monday night. Goals by Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo lifted Mexico to a stunning 2-0 win over the U.S. women’s national team Monday in the final group-play …

The women’s World Cup has broken new ground
1 year, 1 month ago

The women’s World Cup has broken new ground

Hindustan Times  

ON AUGUST 20TH England’s footballers face Spain’s in the women’s World Cup final. Last year a women’s Champions League game between Barcelona and Wolfsburg, a German side, attracted nearly 92,000 spectators—quite possibly the biggest crowd for any female sporting event ever. The Lionesses’ xG has on average been just 0.8 more than their opponents’ in each match, which is only …

Young talents push U.S. women’s national soccer team to Pan American Games semifinal
1 year, 1 month ago

Young talents push U.S. women’s national soccer team to Pan American Games semifinal

Associated Press  

SANTIAGO, Chile — The United States Under-19 women’s national soccer team has shown at the Pan American Games that it will have a lot of talent coming through the pipeline for the next few years. The Americans dominated their rivals in every match in Chile, advanced to the semifinals with one game in hand and on Saturday thrashed Argentina 4-0 …

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup

The Hindu  

The US women’s football team will take time to address its worst-ever performance at a Women’s World Cup before shifting focus to next year’s Paris Olympics, interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Tuesday. When the team gathers for a camp ahead of September 21 and September 24 friendlies against South Africa, Kilgore said they will spend time addressing players’ …

US was not fully prepared heading into Women’s World Cup, says Horan
1 year, 4 months ago

US was not fully prepared heading into Women’s World Cup, says Horan

The Hindu  

The U.S. women’s soccer team was not fully prepared heading into the World Cup, co-captain Lindsey Horan said, after the four-time champions produced their worst-ever performance at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. Speaking to former team mates Tobin Heath and Christen Press on YouTube channel RE-INC, midfielder Horan said that when a new coach comes in, it is …

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign

Hindustan Times  

The United States have begun the process of rebuilding their women's team after the departure of their coach, general manager and a handful of influential players following the nation's most disappointing Women's World Cup campaign. FILE PHOTO: Soccer FIFA Women’s World Cup Spain defeated England 1-0 in Sunday's final in Sydney, capping the biggest-ever edition of the tournament that broke …

Women’s World Cup: Spain coach says off-field turmoil ‘made us stronger’ at World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Spain coach says off-field turmoil ‘made us stronger’ at World Cup

The Hindu  

Coach Jorge Vilda said the turmoil that had threatened to torpedo Spain’s Women’s World Cup “made all of us stronger” after it beat Sweden 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the final for the first time. “The support of Luis Rubiales, the president of the federation, and everyone at the federation, means so much and will always stay with me, as …

Women’s World Cup 2023: This team was not afraid to face any opponent, says Colombia coach Abadia
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: This team was not afraid to face any opponent, says Colombia coach Abadia

The Hindu  

Colombia put on a dazzling performance at the Women’s World Cup in Australia, reaching the quarterfinals as the lowest-ranked team - but the one that played the best football, according to its own coach Nelson Abadia. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 run will be a turning point in Colombia, says coach Abadia Inspired by the natural flair of 18-year-old Real …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 run will be a turning point in Colombia, says coach Abadia
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 run will be a turning point in Colombia, says coach Abadia

The Hindu  

Colombia’s captivating run through the Women’s World Cup ended with a 2-1 loss to England on Saturday but coach Nelson Abadia believes his squad’s performance could create a seismic shift in women’s football in the South American country. Leicy Santos scored in the 44th minute to the delight of the largely pro-Colombian crowd of 75,784 but costly errors by keeper …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Colombia playing for all the Americas against England, says coach Abadia
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Colombia playing for all the Americas against England, says coach Abadia

The Hindu  

Colombia will use its status as the last nation of the Americas at the Women’s World Cup as motivation to beat England in Saturday’s quarter-final, coach Nelson Abadia said. “Because of everything that happens around this national team - to have all this positive energy not only from Colombia but from the whole continent - is beneficial.” Colombia heads into …

Why Donald Trump and the right can't leave women's soccer alone
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Donald Trump and the right can't leave women's soccer alone

Salon  

The United States Women's National Team headed into this World Cup on a high. Other conservative internet personalities and troll accounts alike continued to pile on online, specifically targeting Megan Rapinoe, who announced that she is retiring at the end of the National Women's Soccer League season. Turning Point USA chief creative officer Benny Johnson mocked Rapinoe for missing a …

The Women’s World Cup, conference realignment, the MLB trade deadline, and Chris Eubanks on Hang Up and Listen.
54 years, 11 months ago

The Women’s World Cup, conference realignment, the MLB trade deadline, and Chris Eubanks on Hang Up and Listen.

Slate  

Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis talk about the U.S. national soccer team’s early exit from the Women’s World Cup. Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley also joins to discuss the huge shakeups in the Big Ten, Big 12, and Pac-12 conferences and ESPN’s Jeff Passan assesses the fallout from the Major League Baseball trade deadline. • In Slate, Eric Betts wrote that the …

Major changes likely coming to U.S. women’s soccer, starting with its coach
1 year, 4 months ago

Major changes likely coming to U.S. women’s soccer, starting with its coach

LA Times  

Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe tried to smile through tears. Sophia Smith didn’t even try at all, instead being whisked past reporters to avoid questions about the earliest Women’s World Cup exit in U.S. Soccer history. “It’s hard,” said Ertz, who played every minute of her third World Cup “to kind of think about moving on.” Yet that process has …

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The rest of the world has finally caught up to the United States. A shootout in the 1999 World Cup — with a much different outcome — supercharged the U.S. team’s prominence atop the sport globally. We, as members of the U.S. women’s national team, have always fought for the growth of this game globally, and I …

Time to take us seriously, says Jamaica’s World Cup goalkeeper Spencer
1 year, 4 months ago

Time to take us seriously, says Jamaica’s World Cup goalkeeper Spencer

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer says Jamaica’s historic run into the knockout stages of the World Cup will put pressure on football bosses at home to take the women’s team seriously. “We hope that they’re looking at us and taking us seriously now, which they should have been doing, and they can give us what we deserve out of everything.” Jamaica’s next …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Andonovski highlights USWNT’s need to get better after close call
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Andonovski highlights USWNT’s need to get better after close call

The Hindu  

The United States must up its level across the board as it likely faces a lethal round-of-16 opponent at the Women’s World Cup, having just barely kept its title defence alive after a breathtaking scare in Tuesday’s final group-stage hurdle. “The player of the match was that post,” Fox Sports correspondent Carli Lloyd said in a grim appraisal of her …

How the underdogs are lighting up the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

How the underdogs are lighting up the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup

Live Mint  

Everyone loves an underdog story. A version of the David vs Goliath always plays out at a major sporting tournament: Morocco’s run to the semi-final at the men’s World Cup in Qatar last December or Kapil Dev-led India’s victory at the cricket World Cup in 1983 or a wild card Goran Ivanisevic’s Wimbledon victory in 2001? The ongoing Fifa Women’s …

Commentary: The U.S. women’s soccer team is struggling at the World Cup. Can it right itself?
1 year, 4 months ago

Commentary: The U.S. women’s soccer team is struggling at the World Cup. Can it right itself?

LA Times  

U.S. players react following a 0-0 tie against Portugal in the last match of group play on Tuesday at the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. “The reality is, yeah, things haven’t fallen into place at this point,” said Ellis, the only coach to win two women’s World Cup titles. Although the U.S. is unbeaten, its one win and five …

The US lacks that 2019 magic at this Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

The US lacks that 2019 magic at this Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

The United States is clearly not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women’s World Cup. We need to be a little bit more fluid and I think just a little bit more connected offensively.” The team has 14 players who are making their first appearance in a World Cup, and for 12 of them, it’s their first big international …

USA thrives on pressure of do-or-die World Cup group stage match, says Rapinoe
1 year, 4 months ago

USA thrives on pressure of do-or-die World Cup group stage match, says Rapinoe

The Hindu  

The United States is built to handle the pressure of its do-or-die final group stage match, veteran Megan Rapinoe said, with everything on the line against Portugal on Tuesday at the Women’s World Cup. “We go into these moments like, ‘Hell yeah, this is exactly where we want to be’.” The 2019 Ballon d’Or winner saw that spirit in the …

US faces Portugal with Women’s World Cup future still up in the air
1 year, 4 months ago

US faces Portugal with Women’s World Cup future still up in the air

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States heads into its final group match at the Women’s World Cup with questions swirling about the team’s tactics. “We just didn’t want to jeopardize anything because I thought all three of our forwards were very good, dangerous, created opportunities and were a handful.” It was the first time that the United States had …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Battling US will fight for group top spot, says Alex Morgan

The Hindu  

Alex Morgan said Thursday that the United States will not be content to merely qualify for the Women’s World Cup last 16 and will instead do everything to win its group. “This next game is going to be extremely important,” said Morgan, already a two-time World Cup winner with her country and chasing a historic third title in a row. …

US has yet to produce their best at World Cup, says coach Andonovski
1 year, 4 months ago

US has yet to produce their best at World Cup, says coach Andonovski

The Hindu  

The United States has yet to produce its best performance at the Women’s World Cup, coach Vlatko Andonovski said on Thursday, after the Netherlands held it to a frustrating 1-1 draw in its second match of the tournament in Wellington. It was the first World Cup draw that the United States has seen since Sweden held it 0-0 at the …

USA match to showcase best of women’s football, says Dutch coach
1 year, 4 months ago

USA match to showcase best of women’s football, says Dutch coach

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker is promising must-watch football when his team faces four-time champion the United States on Thursday in the Women’s World Cup group stage. The United States is gunning for an unprecedented third straight title, while the Dutch will want to revive the spirit of their 2017 European Championship win. “Both want to win the group, so this …

The secret to U.S. women’s success? The ‘code’ passed down to each new generation
1 year, 5 months ago

The secret to U.S. women’s success? The ‘code’ passed down to each new generation

LA Times  

Lindsey Horan, far right, celebrates with Megan Rapinoe and U.S. women’s national team newcomers Sophia Smith, top, and Alyssa Thompson after scoring in a 3-0 win over Vietnam in a Women’s World Cup group play match Saturday. “In the first camp, that leadership sure players understand what’s expected of them in regard to being a professional, training at max capacity,” …

Women’s World Cup: Who can dethrone the US football team?
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Who can dethrone the US football team?

Al Jazeera  

It has never been done before. But the United States women’s national football team is trying to make history by becoming the first side in the sport’s history – among men or women – to win the World Cup three times in a row. With an expansive country of 330 million people and robust academies and college athletic programmes, the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup, USWNT preview: Five reasons why the United States can win the WWC 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup, USWNT preview: Five reasons why the United States can win the WWC 2023

The Hindu  

The United States Women’s National Team has been the most dominant team in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW Here are five reasons why the USWNT can win the FIFA Women’s World Cup: 1. It is grouped with Netherlands, Vietnam and Portugal in Group E and will face the biggest challenge …

USWNT hopes its record diverse World Cup roster will inspire next-gen stars
1 year, 5 months ago

USWNT hopes its record diverse World Cup roster will inspire next-gen stars

LA Times  

U.S. women’s national team players Crystal Dunn, left, and Naomi Girma walk off the field together after a win over Wales in a World Cup tuneup match on July 9. “It’s something our team takes a ton of pride in,” said forward Megan Rapinoe, who played in her first World Cup in 2011 on a team that had one Black …

Jill Ellis embracing new challenges beyond her USWNT coaching days
1 year, 5 months ago

Jill Ellis embracing new challenges beyond her USWNT coaching days

LA Times  

U.S. coach Jill Ellis, left, watches players warm up before the 2019 Women’s World Cup final between the United States and the Netherlands. Jill Ellis waves to the crowd as she is honored before a match between the U.S. women’s national team and South Korea in October 2019. You know, we don’t have enough women making decisions.’ So when Ron …

Why U.S. women's soccer heads to World Cup with reinforced optimism
1 year, 5 months ago

Why U.S. women's soccer heads to World Cup with reinforced optimism

LA Times  

U.S. midfielder Lindsey Horan, left, and Sophia Smith, center, celebrate with forward Trinity Rodman, right, who scored in the second half Sunday’s sendoff soccer match against Wales in San Jose. “I think we did that, and I think we’re going into the tournament with a good win.” If it was sometimes more of a struggle than an artistic triumph, at …

USWNT and NWSL players associations, achieving generational change: Our U.S. Women’s Soccer Persons of the Year
2 years ago

USWNT and NWSL players associations, achieving generational change: Our U.S. Women’s Soccer Persons of the Year

New York Times  

In December, The Athletic will be highlighting the coaches, athletes and other figures who made the biggest impact in the U.S. sports we cover, as well as in the fields of sports business, media and culture. Next up in the series is our honoree in U.S. women’s soccer: the U.S. women’s national team and National Women’s Soccer League players associations, …

‘They’re really tough.’ U.S. takes solace in earning respect despite World Cup exit
2 years ago

‘They’re really tough.’ U.S. takes solace in earning respect despite World Cup exit

LA Times  

The U.S. national team started play in the World Cup two weeks ago with two objectives. American Christian Pulisic, right, competes for the ball with the Netherlands’ Jurrien Timber, left, and Frenkie de Jong during a World Cup match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Saturday. “That part’s changing,” said goalkeeper Matt Turner, who had an …

Why many soccer fans in the U.S. will be cheering on another team (probably Mexico)
2 years ago

Why many soccer fans in the U.S. will be cheering on another team (probably Mexico)

Salon  

Soccer fans will turn their eyes to Qatar starting Nov. 20, 2020, as the World Cup gets underway. Mexico's El Súper Clásico, as the game is known, drew a total of 2.5 million viewers watching on Univision's TUDN – the self-proclaimed "home of soccer in the U.S." And this wasn't a fluke. The unparalleled success of the U.S. women's team …

FIFA U17 WWC: Spain defends title after beating Colombia in final
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA U17 WWC: Spain defends title after beating Colombia in final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Spain beat Colombia 1-0 to win the 2022 U-17 Women’s World Cup at the D. Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. We knew that we had to make up for that final, so we’re very satisfied to take this World Cup with us,” Spain’s head coach Keino Gonzalo told the press after the match. After a …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: India’s nightmare campaign ends without a sports psychologist
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: India’s nightmare campaign ends without a sports psychologist

The Hindu  

The Indian U-17 women’s football team ended its maiden FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign with three morale-sapping losses to the United States of America, Morocco and Brazil. They couldn't really handle the situation of playing their first World Cup game,” coach Thomas Dennerby had said after India’s 0-8 loss to the USA in the opening fixture. And when the …

USWNT’s loss to England was a major test, and an exercise in clinging to joy
2 years, 2 months ago

USWNT’s loss to England was a major test, and an exercise in clinging to joy

New York Times  

Last summer, one of the main themes of the U.S. women’s national team’s performance at the Olympics centered around joy. On Friday night, four days after the release of the full findings from U.S. Soccer’s independent investigation led by former deputy attorney general Sally Q. Yates, joy wasn’t just an important ingredient for the potential success of the team; it …

Analysis: USWNT edges Mexico at CONCACAF W Championship
2 years, 5 months ago

Analysis: USWNT edges Mexico at CONCACAF W Championship

LA Times  

Kristie Mewis celebrates with Megan Rapinoe in the 89th minute Monday night after scoring the United States’ goal against Mexico during a 1-0 win in the CONCACAF W Championship. The last game the U.S. women’s national team played against Mexico in Mexico was a World Cup qualifier in 2010. So when the teams met Monday night in the group-play final …

US Women Beat Colombia 3-0 in Colorado as Sophia Smith Hits Brace
2 years, 5 months ago

US Women Beat Colombia 3-0 in Colorado as Sophia Smith Hits Brace

News 18  

Sophia Smith scored twice in the second half and the U.S. women’s national team beat Colombia 3-0 on Saturday night to extend its home unbeaten streak to 68 games. All eyes were on the team to see if they would make any collective demonstration on the field over Friday’s Supreme Court ruling rolling back Roe v. Wade. “As our women’s …

US women’s Olympic hoops team adjusting to styles of play
3 years, 4 months ago

US women’s Olympic hoops team adjusting to styles of play

Associated Press  

SAITAMA, Japan — The U.S. women’s team isn’t clicking at the Tokyo Games the way the Americans would like and one reason is the different styles of play they have encountered so far. “Everybody’s kind of looking at it like, ‘Oh my God,’ but it’s not an ‘Oh my God moment.’ We’re doing what we need to do right now.” …

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