Whoopee cushions and Houdini’s cell: Blackpool’s new museum celebrates its rowdy heritage Showtown depicts the outrageous past and present of entertainment industry in ‘Lancashire riviera’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2024
The Story Behind ‘Under Pressure,’ Netflix’s USWNT Women’s World Cup Documentary U.S. forward Lynn Williams and director Rebecca Gitlitz explore the making of the sports docuseries, the shocking penalty-shootout loss to Sweden and more. Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2023
‘I’m like a proud gay aunt’: Rapinoe bids farewell to game she helped transform The two-time World Cup winner’s final professional game ended in defeat. But the positive legacy she leaves behind is undeniable The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2023
Sam Mewis Hasn’t Let Her Injuries Keep Her From Changing Women’s Soccer Despite being sidelined by multiple knee surgeries, the USWNT and Kansas City Current star has spent the last two years shifting the way the game is talked about. Sports Illustrated · Nov 10, 2023
USA crash out of World Cup as Sweden win on penalties to reach last eight USA, the holders, lost 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw when technology showed Alyssa Naeher had just failed to keep out Lina Hurtig’s spot-kick The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023
Letter from the Senior Digital Editor: Seriously, Get a High-Yield Savings Account Already It's well past time to open a high-yield savings accounts with the rates this year, Kiplinger's Alexandra Svokos says. Kiplinger · Aug 3, 2023
Lindsey Horan talks up US joy and dismisses Lloyd’s criticisms as ‘noise’ ‘Joy’ was the operative word around the United States camp as they prepared to fly to Melbourne for their meeting with old foes Sweden The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2023
Width, pressure and finishing: how USA can turn round their World Cup The defending champions have ground their way into the tournament’s knockout stage. But they need to improve quickly against a strong Sweden team The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2023
This May Be the Worst We’ve Ever Seen the USWNT Play Vlatko Andonovski’s squad has struggled to find any sort of identity at the Women’s World Cup, an issue that's been on full display as the U.S. limps into the knockout stage. Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023
US slips into round of 16 of Women’s World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal The Americans slipped through to the knockout round Tuesday despite a 0-0 draw against Portugal. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023
US slips into round of 16 of Women's World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal Megan Rapinoe’s energy as a second-half substitute could not spark the United States, which slipped through to the round of 16 in the Women's World Cup with an uninspiring 0-0 draw against Portugal on Tuesday The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
USA 0-0 Portugal: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group E – as it happened The USA went through to the last 16 with a whimper, and survived an almighty scare when Ana Capeta hit the post in injury-time The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2023
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 The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2023
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 Guardian - US · Jul 19, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Jul 16, 2023 USWNT hopes its record diverse World Cup roster will inspire next-gen stars SAN JOSE, Calif. — As a child growing up just across the East River from Manhattan, Crystal Dunn played soccer. She didn't have a lot of teammates — or opponents — who looked like her, however. Neither did Lynn Williams, who grew up in Central California, or Naomi Girma, who…
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 LOCALIZE IT: America's star-studded women's World Cup team has community ties from coast to coast EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS:
Manchester Evening News · Jun 30, 2023 'There's decent Blackpool visitors being put off returning or staying overnight' The director of StayBlackpool says action needs to be taken on derelict buildings and abandoned cannabis farms
Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023 Major UK resort warns beachgoers not to swim in sea 10 days after sewage leak United Utilities say the incident occurred as a result of heavy rainfall on June 13 whilst engineers were repairing a burst pipe. The firm says the problem is now "95% resolved"
Manchester Evening News · Jun 22, 2023 Blackpool beaches still under 'Don't Swim' warning a week after 'appalling' sewage leak A council leader has called on government to hold water companies to account
Sports Illustrated · Jun 14, 2023 Don’t Overlook Lynn Williams Ahead of the World Cup Having been underestimated in the past, the Gotham FC striker is making a strong case for herself to earn a spot on the final USWNT roster.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 23, 2023 Alex Morgan, Mallory Swanson carry USWNT to 2-1 win over Brazil in SheBelieves Cup finale FRISCO, Texas — It wasn't the first time that this edition of the U.S. women's soccer team didn't always look good against a big-time opponent. And it wasn't the first time that the Americans left the field winners anyway.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 2, 2023 Injuries Continue to Shape the USWNT Ahead of the SheBelieves Cup Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe headline Vlatko Andonovski’s 23-player squad for February’s tournament.
AAP · Jan 18, 2023 US rout NZ on road to Women's World Cup The United States have shown their ruthless side in Wellington, beating the Football Ferns 4-0 as they tune up for the Women's World Cup in July.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 13, 2023 NWSL Draft Recap: Grading Each Club Angel City made waves by selecting Alyssa Thompson with the first pick of the evening.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 13, 2023 Alyssa Thompson goes No. 1 at the NWSL draft; Gotham FC trades for Lynn Williams PHILADELPHIA — The NWSL draft started out as expected, but it only took a few minutes for the night to erupt into an even bigger spectacle at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.