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Megan Rapinoe, an icon bigger than soccer, takes a bow for the U.S. national team

5:38pm September 25, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

Taking it all in one last time while wearing the U.S. Soccer crest, Rapinoe reflected on how she and her generation had changed the game during her 17 years on the team.

U.S. defender Julie Ertz celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Commerce City, Colo., on Sept. 15, 2017. The 2-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year has retired from soccer after a 10-year career that included back to back Women's World Cup titles and two U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year awards.

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The USWNT's Julie Ertz, a back to back World Cup champion, is retiring from soccer

6:41pm August 31, 2023

by Ayana Archie

Ertz is the only player to win two U.S. Soccer Player of the Year awards and a U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. She has won two World Cups and is a two-time Olympian.

U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski watches during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Sweden and the United States in Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 6, 2023. Andonovski stepped down, according to a statement from the U.S. Soccer Federation released Thursday, Aug. 17. The move comes less than two weeks after the Americans were knocked out of the Women's World Cup earlier than ever before.

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The head coach of the U.S. national women's soccer team has stepped down

4:51pm August 17, 2023

by Ayana Archie

Head coach Vlatko Andonovksi and the U.S. Soccer Federation have "mutually agree to part ways," the organization said. Last week, the USWNT was knocked out of the World Cup earlier than ever before.

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Sweden's forward #08 Lina Hurtig (C) and teammates celebrate their win following a penalty kick shootout over two-time defending champion U.S. at the Women's World Cup. It was the U.S.'s earliest exit from the tournament.

Knocked out. Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties

12:03pm August 06, 2023

by Russell Lewis

It was the earliest tournament exit for the two-time defending champions. The U.S. has not looked as sharp or dominant at the Women's World Cup as questions about tactics and lineups have swirled.

Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, center, celebrates after scoring her team's third goal during its match against Spain earlier this week. Japan is one of three teams to win all its games in the group stage.

Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16

12:01pm August 04, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

The Women's World Cup says goodbye to Germany and Brazil and welcome to Morocco and Jamaica. Here are the teams and games to watch as the tournament's knockout stage begins.

USA forward Sophia Smith (R) fights for the ball with Portugal midfielder Dolores Silva during the 2023 Women's World Cup match in Auckland, New Zealand on August 1, 2023.

The U.S. ties Portugal 0-0 to advance to the knockout round at Women's World Cup

3:06pm August 01, 2023

by Russell Lewis

The top-ranked and two-time defending champion U.S. did just enough to squeak into the knockout round. Portugal dominated possession all game as the U.S. struggled to create offensive chances.

Players with Team USA attend a training session at the Bay City Park in Auckland, New Zealand, ahead of their World Cup match against the Netherlands.

At the Women's World Cup, the USA faces the Netherlands — a rematch of the 2019 final

7:38am July 26, 2023

by Russell Lewis

The U.S. defeated the Netherlands in 2019 for its second consecutive World Cup title. Now the two teams are battling in the group stage as the U.S. looks to shake off a sluggish win over Vietnam.

USA's forward Sophia Smith (#11) celebrates scoring her second goal during the 2023 Women's World Cup match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand on July 22, 2023.

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup

11:41pm July 21, 2023

by Russell Lewis

The two-time defending champion U.S. opened group play in the Women's World Cup with a sluggish performance over Vietnam. The U.S. brings a mix of newcomers and veterans to this year's tournament.

The USA celebrates victory at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Will they repeat their success for a third time?

The U.S. begins its quest for a World Cup three-peat by taking on Vietnam

5:01am July 21, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

The USWNT is hoping its mix of veterans and rookies will become the first team to win three straight World Cups. They'll start by taking on a nation playing in its very first.

In this photo from July 7, 2019, U.S. players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. The 2023 Women's World Cup will be spread across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand.

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off

5:16pm July 19, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

It's Megan Rapinoe's last World Cup, and it could be Marta's, too. From winter weather to new faces to watch, here's what to know about this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.