Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY

The 2023 World Cup will see a number of firsts for a tournament that has marked many milestones since its debut in 1991.

Simone Biles in the field for the U.S. Classic, a qualifying meet for the U.S. gymnastics championships. It will be her first competition since Tokyo.

Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe lead Team USA for the 2023 World Cup. There are plenty of new faces, too, with Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and more.

Alen Hadzic, who went to Tokyo while under investigation for sexual misconduct, declared permanently ineligible by US Center for SafeSport.

The World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the first women’s tournament to be played in two countries, begins in a month and runs through Aug. 20.

If FIFA and Concacaf don’t take strong action now to end the slurs once and for all, their cowardice is as contemptible as the chant itself.

Almost six months after letting his contract expire, US Soccer brings Gregg Berhalter back as coach of the US men’s team.

Sam Ponder, host of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown,” posted anti-transgender tweets, claiming she’s speaking up for women’s sports.