Vietnam, one of eight nations playing in its first Women’s World Cup, will face the U.S. this week. Its presence highlights the growth of women’s soccer, but also the challenges that remain.
Category: Soccer
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‘Everyone Expects Us to Win’: England Tries to Live in the Now
Injuries weakened the Lionesses, and recent results have raised eyebrows. But the players and their coach say it takes a lot to shake a champion.
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Lionel Messi Signs With Inter Miami and M.L.S.
Messi is expected to join the team this week on a contract that runs through the 2025 Major League Soccer season.
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When You Can’t Believe What You’re Seeing
The story, more than the sport, is what matters.
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Inside the Saudi Soccer Gold Rush
The kingdom’s pursuit of the world’s best soccer players has unleashed a feeding frenzy among agents and executives. One Saudi is trying to bring order to the chaos.
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She’s Got the Hardest Job in Soccer. Can She Keep Winning?
A former World Cup winner, Cindy Parlow Cone is now working to help America realize its global soccer ambitions. Her legacy may be defined by a few games.
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For Rapinoe, a Final Send-Off Before a Final World Cup
One day after announcing her plan to retire this year, Megan Rapinoe began her farewell tour as an unused substitute in her team’s send-off match.
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A Look Back at Megan Rapinoe’s Best Moments on the Pitch
The women’s soccer star, who announced her retirement on Saturday, is known for the creativity of her offense.
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Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement After World Cup, NWSL Season
The women’s national team star made an unexpected retirement announcement ahead of a U.S. friendly against Wales.
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Andriy Shevchenko and Ukraine Wait for a Tomorrow They Can’t See
Soccer is not a priority in Ukraine, nor should it be. But the country’s greatest player says it still has a vital role to play in his nation’s sense if itself.
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PSG Says Kylian Mbappé Must Sign New Deal or Leave
Nasser al-Khelaifi, the president of Paris St.-Germain, was introducing the team’s new coach when he turned to tough talk on the future of his team’s biggest star.
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P.S.G. Attack, Still a Mystery, Ended Two Women’s World Cup Dreams
An assault case that rattled one of France’s best soccer teams remains unresolved despite a series of arrests. Its main characters have paid a heavy price.