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: Women’s World Cup (Soccer)
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How Julie Ertz, a New Mother, Hustled Back to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
Ertz, a two-time World Cup winner, knew she had to hustle to return to the national team after having a baby. A boys’ team offered a helping hand.
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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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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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Women’s World Cup: FIFA May Allow Rainbow Armbands
Captains could be offered choices reflecting anti-discrimination efforts and at least one design that was banned at the men’s World Cup in Qatar.
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U.S. Women’s World Cup Roster Will Reflect a Team in Transition
Form and injuries have affected the players available to Vlatko Andonovski as he picks a squad facing perhaps the toughest challenge in its history.
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FIFA Says Women’s World Cup Faces TV Blackout in Europe
Gianni Infantino said matches would not be shown in the continent’s biggest markets this summer unless broadcasters meet FIFA’s demands for higher fees.
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FIFA Silenced One World Cup Protest but May Face More This Year
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?
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The Shadow of an Abuse Scandal Looms Over a World Cup Soccer Team
Vera Pauw was accused of body-shaming players while coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League. Sinead Farrelly helped expose abuse in that league. The two are now working together on Team Ireland.
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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.