Korbin Albert: A contrarian view sneaks into the US women’s national soccer team
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The 20-year-old PSG player’s transphobic remarks have sparked controversy and also made her a new symbol of the culture wars in America
Why are ligament injuries more common in female soccer players?
Dr. Eva Ferrer of FC Barcelona studied the link between menstrual cycles and tendon damage in her team’s athletes
Rapinoe retires from soccer after being injured two minutes into her last game and losing the final
The trailblazing player will be remembered for her fight for gender equality, as well as her success in leading the U.S. national team at the Olympic Games and World Cup
Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off as United States beats South Africa 2-0
The 38-year-old soccer star was presented a framed jersey representing her 203 games with the United States prior to the win, and she raised her arms as the crowd roared
Women’s World Cup champion Spain poised for long run among soccer elite with talented young team
Aitana Bonmati, at just 25 years old, solidified her credentials as a top midfielder, and 19-year-old forward Salma Paralluelo proved to be a rising global star
Rapinoe and Marta say goodbye, but their legacy remains for a new generation
Two pioneers of women’s soccer and the fight for equality off the field are hanging up their boots after the early elimination of their teams at the World Cup
The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World Cup
Except for some desperate energy in its last match, this U.S. team appeared uncharacteristically timid and disorganized throughout this World Cup
US slips into round of 16 of Women’s World Cup after Portugal draw
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The two-time reigning champion came an inch short of World Cup elimination, but Portugal’s late miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history
Megan Rapinoe adjusts to new role at Women’s World Cup while still savoring final days in spotlight
Rapinoe has played limited minutes so far, coming in as a substitute in the 3-0 victory over Vietnam in the tournament opener
Lindsey Horan scores as US ekes out 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup
The Dutch struck first with a goal from Jill Roord in the first-half to surprise the Americans, who needed Horan’s goal to remain unbeaten in 19 consecutive matches
Americans descend on New Zealand to cheer for the US women’s soccer team
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An estimated 20,000 Americans will travel for the event. The U.S. women kick off Saturday against Vietnam
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Six contenders for the title in Australia and New Zealand
The United States, France, Germany, Brazil, Sweden and England are among the favorites for glory at the 2023 tournament, although other teams could cause a surprise
Megan Rapinoe says she’ll retire after the NWSL season and her 4th World Cup
“It is with a deep sense of peace & gratitude that I have decided this will be my final season playing this beautiful game,” Rapinoe said
Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again
Messi won the best player vote against Mbappé and Karim Benzema to secure the FIFA prize for the seventh time in 14 years