United States Women’s National Soccer Team – Page 3

At the World Cup, the Field Thins and the Contenders Expand

After 48 games, half of the teams have been sent home. And yet it feels as if the field of potential winners is bigger than it was at the start.

By Rory Smith

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.

By Juliet Macur

Women have long blended motherhood and elite sports. But as soccer expands its support systems, it is also demanding ever more of its players.

By Juliet Macur

Expanding the Women’s World Cup was a good idea. Just not for the reasons FIFA thinks.

By Rory Smith