FIFA threatened to suspend men’s captains if they took part in a social justice campaign in Qatar. Will the same rules apply at the Women’s World Cup?
Category: United States Women’s National Soccer Team
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U.S. Women Win a World Cup Soccer Tuneup but Lose a Top Scorer
Mallory Swanson was carted off with a knee injury during a 2-0 victory over Ireland. She is considered key to the United States’ hopes of winning a third consecutive World Cup championship.
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Ali Krieger Is Calling It a Career. She Wants Wins on Her Way Out.
Krieger, 38, will retire after one final season with Gotham F.C. in the N.W.S.L. She is confident it will go better than the last one.
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Women’s World Cup: What to Know
This year’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand will feature all the usual contenders and a surprisingly high number of first-time qualifiers.
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Canada’s Women Pick Up Equal Pay Fight Ahead of Game With U.S.
Canada’s team, a Women’s World Cup favorite, went on strike last week as its battle with the country’s soccer federation boiled over.
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N.W.S.L. Bans Ex-Coaches and Fines Teams After Misconduct Report
Findings released in December revealed a number of issues throughout the league, including several instances of sexual and emotional abuse.
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Looking Ahead to 2023 in Sports
The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball.
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How the US Women’s Team Has Won Millions at the Men’s World Cup
New labor agreements with U.S. Soccer guarantee and equal split of prize money for the men’s and women’s teams. Reaching the round of 16 has already locked in a $13 million payday.