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An exploratory opening win shows the USA women are still a work in progress

Opening matches at World Cups are often a practice in figuring out what works. The USWNT’s 3-0 win over Vietnam to launch their three-peat bid shows they’re not yet a finished product

The Guardian - US

Today at the Women’s World Cup: England, USA and five-star Japan claim victories

Japan hit five past Zambia, England edged past Haiti and holders the United States saw off Vietnam.

The Independent UK

Sophia Smith made some epic USWNT history with her absolutely incredible World Cup debut

Sophia Smith completely took over the USWNT's first World Cup match

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USA 3-0 Vietnam: Sophia Smith nets twice in comfortable opener for Women’s World Cup holders

Sophia Smith scored a first-half brace on her Women’s World Cup debut as the USA got their bid for a third successive title off to a comfortable start with a 3-0 win over Vietnam at Eden Park.

Evening Standard

Sophia Smith Has Officially Arrived at the Women's World Cup

After scoring twice in the U.S.'s opening win over Vietnam, the 22-year-old already looks like the breakout star of the summer.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. opens World Cup title defense with 3-0 victory against Vietnam

Sophia Smith scores twice in first half to pace USWNT

Chicago Sun-Times

Sophia Smith at the double as USA beat Vietnam to launch World Cup campaign

The United States won as expected, 3-0 over an overmatched but dogged Vietnam side making their tournament debut

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The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup

The two-time defending champion U.S. opened group play in the Women's World Cup with a sluggish performance over Vietnam. The U.S. brings a mix of newcomers and veterans to this year's tournament.

WEKU

Sophia Smith Scores First Goal for USWNT at Women’s World Cup

The 22-year-old got the ball rolling for the U.S. in its tournament opener against Vietnam.

Sports Illustrated

The U.S. begins its quest for a World Cup three-peat by taking on Vietnam

The USWNT is hoping its mix of veterans and rookies will become the first team to win three straight World Cups. They'll start by taking on a nation playing in its very first.

WEKU

Greg Cote: Why U.S. women’s soccer stands for more than a team and is an historic reign worth cheering

“The rest of the world is catching up.”

Miami Herald

Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and the USWNT's young stars are poised to break out at the World Cup

AUCKLAND, New. Zealand — Not since the earliest years of the U.S. women's soccer team has a squad arrived at a World Cup with this much glittering young potential.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

USWNT is poised to kick off the Women's World Cup knowing a three-peat will be tough

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — For as long as she can remember, Sophia Smith has dreamt of playing for the U.S. in a World Cup. As a young girl growing up in northern Colorado, she planned for it, she practiced it, she even acted it out in her backyard.

Los Angeles Times

The great, transformative Megan Rapinoe prepares to go out on her own terms

The USA forward has changed soccer for ever, on and off the pitch. Now she faces one final challenge as her team look to win a third successive World Cup

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A Spanish test and an attacking explosion: our writers’ US World Cup predictions

The defending champions are looking to win a third successive title. But injuries and some tough opponents stand in their way

Tribune News Service

Former U.S. National Team coach Jill Ellis breaks down this year's Women's World Cup

SAN DIEGO — One thing's for sure about this year's Women's World Cup:

Miami Herald

Everything you need to know as 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off Down Under

MIAMI — The Women’s World Cup kicks off Thursday in Australia and New Zealand, which means soccer fans in the United States will be setting early morning alarms, as they did for the 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar and as diehard tennis fans do for the Australian Open.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

Australia are expected to challenge and Sam Kerr is a favourite to win the Golden Boot while Zambia are tipped to make waves

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USWNT stars pay tribute to late teammate and highlight mental health

USWNT players Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma say they will be thinking of their late college teammate, Katie Meyer, as they kick off their World Cup campaign

The Guardian - US

The goals will come for the voracious USWNT. But who will score them?

Scoring goals is what the USA does best. But an embarrassment of riches at the forward position means Vlatko Andonovski will face some crucial decisions when the World Cup kicks off

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Meet the 23 players on the U.S. women’s World Cup team

The 2023 women’s World Cup kicks off this week, and the United States is out to defend its back-to-back championships from 2015 and 2019. Here’s what to know about the 23 players on the American squad.

WEKU

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off

It's Megan Rapinoe's last World Cup, and it could be Marta's, too. From winter weather to new faces to watch, here's what to know about this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Are the United States still the team to beat at the Women’s World Cup?

Group E preview: The defending champions are trying to become the first team in history to win three World Cups in a row, but has Europe caught up?

The Guardian - UK

Sophia Smith: USA’s next torch carrier with a World Cup ‘legacy’ to preserve

Portland Thorns striker ‘loves the spotlight and pressure’ of having a big role to play in America’s quest to defend their title

The Guardian - UK

Women’s World Cup 2023 team guides part 19: USA

The USWNT are aiming for a historic third consecutive title but the buildup has been anything but straightforward

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