The Biggest Questions Facing the USWNT in 2023 Here are the storylines to follow as the USWNT sets out on its quest to secure a third-straight World Cup in July. Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2022
Who Will Make the USWNT’s 2023 World Cup Roster? Coach Vlatko Andonovski’s squad takes shape with July’s tournament right around the corner. Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2022
Scotland women’s football team launch legal battle over pay and conditions The fight for equal pay and treatment across national football associations has proved an ongoing battle and the Scotland women's national team is the most recent to take legal action. Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022
NWSL report contains new abuse allegations against former NC Courage coach Paul Riley RALEIGH, N.C. — A joint league-union report on widespread misconduct in women’s professional soccer released Wednesday includes new allegations against former North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley. Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022
U.S. Captains Adams, Sauerbrunn Pay Tribute to Grant Wahl Wahl covered both Adams and Sauerbrunn during his time as a soccer writer. Sports Illustrated · Dec 10, 2022
USWNT to earn more from men’s World Cup than from winning title in 2019 USA’s World Cup win over Iran on Tuesday paid dividends for both the men’s and women’s national teams under a new agreement The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2022
USA’s Sophia Smith: ‘You won’t get far if you don’t love the game’ The Portland Thorns forward on pushing herself to the limit, learning from Christine Sinclair and the upcoming World Cup The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022
USWNT Lost Its Third Straight Game for First Time Since 1993 The team lost 2–1 after Germany scored in the 89th minute on Thursday night. Sports Illustrated · Nov 11, 2022
How Sophia Smith Has Risen to the Top of Women’s Soccer Having conquered the NWSL with a championship and the title of MVP, the young Thorns star is ready to take on the pressure that awaits the USWNT. Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2022
Morgan, Pugh Return to Bolster USWNT for Friendlies vs. Germany The two forwards join reigning NWSL champion and MVP Sophia Smith to lead the U.S. for two important pre-Women’s World Cup friendlies. Sports Illustrated · Oct 31, 2022
Washington holds breath as Thorns and Current collide in NWSL final Two-time champions Portland Thorns are the favourites in Saturday’s game, but Kansas City Current have the belief The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022
USWNT HC Vlatko Andonovski to serve as Chiefs’ Week 6 drum honoree vs. Bills The #Chiefs will have USWNT HC Vlatko Andonovski in attendance as the team's drum honoree for the Week 6 game against the #Bills. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 14, 2022
USWNT legend Brandi Chastain talks coaching high school soccer, NWSL abuse, Title IX DALLAS — Since scoring the game-winning penalty against China in the 1999 World Cup Finals, USWNT legend Brandi Chastain has gone on to coach, commentate and advocate for women’s leadership in sports. Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022
‘Lean on each other’ – how USWNT players are dealing with abuse report Three of the USA team talk about what must happen after the Sally Yates report revealed ‘systemic’ abuse in the NWSL The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022
Football London · Oct 11, 2022 Is England Women vs Czech Republic on TV? Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream England's Lionesses take on the Czech Republic at Brighton and Hove Albion's Amex Stadium on Tuesday night after beating world champions USA at Wembley on Friday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2022 High schooler Alyssa Thompson debuts on U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team At just 17 years old, Alyssa Thompson become the youngest player to debut with the U.S. National Women's Soccer Team since 2016.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 8, 2022 USWNT-England Delivers What Women’s Soccer Needed After a difficult week for the sport, the U.S. put out a brave performance as England ran away with a 2–1 victory.
Football London · Oct 7, 2022 USWNT gets a pre-World Cup wake-up call against England Lionesses at Wembley The defending champions won't have it all their own way next summer as European sides led by England gain strength
Sports Illustrated · Oct 7, 2022 USWNT, England Show Solidarity With Sexual Abuse Survivors The poignant moment follows a tumultuous week in the NWSL after a report revealed systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct throughout the league.
Football London · Oct 7, 2022 England vs USWNT player ratings: Bronze and Stanway shine as Lionesses beat world champions The Lionesses defeated the world champions - the USWNT - thanks to goals from Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway in front of a near-capacity crowd at Wembley
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022 Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn call for removal of NWSL owners mentioned in Yates report “It’s my opinion that every owner and executive and U.S. soccer official who has repeatedly failed to protect the players, hidden behind legalities and have not participated fully in these investigations should be gone.”
Sports Illustrated · Oct 6, 2022 The USWNT Is Used to Shouldering Dark Times What should have been a celebratory week for women’s soccer ahead of Friday’s friendly at Wembley Stadium has been soured by damning revelations within the sport.
Football London · Oct 6, 2022 England Women credentials to be tested but USWNT face bigger test vs Lionesses High-profile friendly match-up will be a dress rehearsal for next summer's World Cup final in the eyes of many observers with the USWNT undergoing a period of transition and England on the rise
Football London · Oct 4, 2022 Full England squad for USWNT clash after Arsenal star Leah Williamson withdraws with injury The Lionesses are set to host the USWNT in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium on Friday but they will do so without their captain
Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2022 Dunn Returns, Morgan Out for USWNT vs. England, Spain The U.S. will head abroad for two important tests in the build-up to next summer’s Women’s World Cup.