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World Cup: US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks

The United States played its best game of this Women’s World Cup and it’s wasn’t good enough to stop the two-time reigning champions from being eliminated from the tournament.

August 06, 2023

World Cup: United States faces Sweden in Round of 16

Frequent rivals Sweden and the United States will meet again at the Women’s World Cup, but this time the stakes are tremendously higher. The teams play at 4 a.m. CDT Sunday in the Round of 16.

August 05, 2023

Why this US team lacks that 2019 magic at World Cup

The United States is clearly not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women’s World Cup.

August 02, 2023

World Cup: US into round of 16 after uninspiring 0-0 draw

The two-time reigning champion United States came an inch short of Women’s World Cup elimination, but Portugal’s late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history.

August 01, 2023

World Cup: US needs to beat Portugal to ensure it avoids elimination

The United States arrived at the World Cup as the favorites to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw, there’s a real chance the Americans can be eliminated in group play for the first time in tournament history.

World Cup: Highlights, lowlights of tournament so far

The World Cup is taking shape with shocks and highlights as it nears the end of the group stage.

World Cup: LGBTQ+ community proud and visible

The website Outsports, which covers the gay sports community, says there’s at least 95 out LGBTQ+ athletes competing in the Women’s World Cup.

Lindsey Horan’s goal helps US squeeze out 1-1 draw at World Cup

Lindsey Horan scored a revenge goal after being knocked around in the second half and the United States squeezed out a a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup.

US-born Sarina Bolden now a World Cup star for the Philippines with her game-winning goal

The 27-year-old forward didn’t have a straightforward path to representing the Philippines. Born in Santa Clara, California, Sarina Bolden spent her early sporting years playing for American academies.

Rematch time: USA and Netherlands to meet at the Women’s World Cup

The United States meets the Netherlands on Thursday in Wellington at the Women’s World Cup. The game is a rematch of the World Cup final four years ago in France, which the Americans won 2-0 for the team’s second straight title in soccer’s biggest tournament.

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World Cup ticket sales top 1.5 million in Australia and New Zealand

A New Zealand family of five purchased the tickets that took the sales total to 1.5 million for the Women’s World Cup on Monday.

Lionel Messi scores winning goal in Inter Miami debut

Lionel Messi made an unforgettable debut for Inter Miami, scoring on a free kick from about 25 yards in the 94th minute for a 2-1 win against Mexican club Cruz Azul on Friday in the Leagues Cup.

Women's World Cup: Team USA beats Vietnam 3-0 in opener

Sophia Smith scored twice for the United States in the opening half, and the two-time defending champions kicked off the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament first-timers Vietnam on Saturday.

Women's World Cup: US taking Vietnam seriously in opener

In the words of Vietnam’s coach, facing the U.S. national team in the Women’s World Cup is a daunting quest, something “like a mountain.”

Women's World Cup: Without Sam Kerr, Australia opens with win

Even if her time on the sidelines with a calf muscle injury is extended, Australia striker Sam Kerr has an important role to play for the tournament co-host.

Women's World Cup: New Zealand upsets Norway in opener

Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand upset Norway 1-0 for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup, hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation.

2 fatally shot on eve of Women's World Cup

A gunman killed two people before he died Thursday at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournament, authorities said.

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Ryan Reynolds already has taken Hollywood to Wrexham. Now the Welsh soccer team is on its way to Tinseltown.

Women's World Cup preview: Surprises may be in store

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Lionel Messi introduced by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer

Lionel Messi has met his new fans at Inter Miami. An event billed as “The Unveil” was Sunday night at the team’s stadium in Fort Lauderdale. It came one day after Messi, Major League Soccer and Inter Miami finalized his signing through the 2025 season.

Chicago Fire edge Toronto 1-0 on Kacper Przybyłko late goal

Kacper Przybyłko scored in the 90th minute to give the Chicago Fire to a 1-0 victory against Toronto FC on Saturday night at Soldier Field.

Lionel Messi makes it official by signing with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has finalized his deal to join Major League Soccer, and after years of planning and pursuing, Inter Miami has landed a global icon.

Chicago Fire improve to 4-1-0 in their last five matches after a 3-6-8 start

Xherdan Shaqiri and Maren Haile-Selassie both had a goal and an assist in the first half to power the Chicago Fire to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night.

Panama upsets United States to reach Gold Cup final

Panama reached the final for the third time after losing to the U.S. in 2005 and 2013.

US soccer star Megan Rapinoe announces retirement

U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from using her platform to spotlight social issues.

Long flight to Australia and New Zealand for the Women’s World Cup? US players have a plan for that.

The U.S. national team, like most of the rest of the field, faces a long flight to the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Already seasoned travelers, the American players have strategies for wiling away the time.