Alex Morgan, who missed a penalty kick in the USWNT’s win against Vietnam, says she’s “really hopeful for future (ones) in this tournament.”
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
Brains and athleticism make Naomi Girma essential to the USWNT at 2023 World Cup
The USWNT is happy to be the beneficiaries of Naomi Girma’s active mind. The former Stanford star has become indispensable to the defense.
‘Whatever we need’: USWNT’s Julie Ertz returns to center back position at World Cup
Julie Ertz started at center back in the USWNT’s opening win over Vietnam despite not having played the position consistently since 2017.
USWNT’s missed chances against Vietnam no cause for concern. The goals will come
The USWNT is happy with a win against Vietnam, but also aware it must do better going forward — starting with next week’s big match vs. Netherlands
All in: USWNT will be at full strength for World Cup opener against Vietnam
Coach Vlatko Andonovski said Megan Rapinoe, Julie Ertz and Rose Lavelle are all available for Saturday’s World Cup opener against Vietnam.
‘Very real and very devastating’: World Cup begins on somber note with Auckland shooting
USWNT players shared their thoughts on an emotional day that saw the World Cup begin in the wake of a shooting near team hotels in Auckland.
Deadly shooting in Auckland, hours before World Cup opens in New Zealand city
The U.S. women are among the teams in Auckland for their opening World Cup games. U.S. Soccer said the USWNT is “accounted for and safe.”
SafeSport ‘failing’ to prevent abuse, 103 athletes say in letter to Congress
The letter says SafeSport’s administrative closures, exclusive jurisdiction and appeals process leaves athletes vulnerable to abuse.
FIFA gets money’s worth, president Gianni Infantino says 2023 World Cup will break even
This is the first time the women’s tournament is its own commercial entity, rather than an afterthought to men’s World Cup deals, Nancy Armour writes
USWNT finally reflects the country it represents with its most diverse World Cup team yet
After years of having predominately white players, diversity of USWNT’s World Cup squad showcases why soccer is the beautiful game