A failed rebellion against Coach Jorge Vilda ended with a dozen players dropped for the Women’s World Cup. Those who remain might be good enough to win it.
Category: Soccer
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The Knockout-Stage Showdown Between Sweden and the U.S. Is On
Sweden and the U.S. teams have history. The Americans have the better of that but Sweden has been stronger in this tournament.
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U.S. Tries to Focus on What Comes After Portugal Tie
A close call against Portugal at the Women’s World Cup gave the United States a chance to consider what might have been, and then move past it.
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The Gaps Get Smaller as the World Cup Gets Larger
Expanding the Women’s World Cup was a good idea. Just not for the reasons FIFA thinks.
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Megan Rapinoe Is Not Going Quietly
Relegated to a reserve role in her fourth World Cup, the outspoken U.S. forward said she has plenty left to give. And that she’s still expecting to win it all.
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Savannah DeMelo’s World Cup Trial by Fire
DeMelo had never played for the United States women’s team when she was named to the World Cup roster. Thrust into a starting role, she’s doing her best to fit in.
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Australian TV Deal Has World Cup Viewers Asking: Where Are the Games?
When FIFA sold Australia’s World Cup broadcast rights to a streaming service, it made it harder for casual fans to find the matches.
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A Moment of Rage Led to a Moment of Brilliance for the U.S.
Lindsey Horan’s tying goal against the Netherlands saved her team at the World Cup. But it came from a dark place she knows well.
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Tottenham Hotspur Owner Joe Lewis Is Charged in U.S. With Insider Trading
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan accused the British billionaire of illegally funneling nonpublic information to associates to trade on.
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Tottenham Hotspur Owner Joe Lewis Is Charged in U.S. With Insider Trading
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan accused the British billionaire of illegally funneling nonpublic information to associates to trade on.
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A Continental Competition, All in One Neighborhood
Inspired by the Africa Cup of Nations, several small-scale soccer tournaments formed in the Paris region. In a working-class landing spot for immigrants, one event lets locals revel in being exceptional.