women's soccer

Women's World Cup Bump — Short-Lived Or Longer?

4:35pm August 07, 2019

by Tom Goldman

After the excitement and thrill of the U.S. victory in the Women's World Cup, attention shifts back to the NWSL — the 7-year-old pro league in the U.S. Will the enthusiasm lead to sustained interest?

Crystal Dunn (left) celebrates with Alex Morgan after Morgan scored during a friendly match against Japan last year. The World Cup champion team and the U.S. Soccer Federation have settled on a wage deal, ratifying a contract that runs through 2021.

In 'Important Step,' U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal

3:14pm April 06, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The players' union and U.S. Soccer announced the collective bargaining agreement Wednesday, ending protracted and sometimes bitter negotiations over wages. The deal runs through 2021.

United States midfielder Carli Lloyd (center) moves the ball upfield against England during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup match on March 4 in Harrison, N.J. England won the match, 1-0.

U.S. Women Bumped From Top Spot In FIFA World Rankings

11:39am March 24, 2017

by Russell Lewis

The U.S. is now No. 2, behind Germany and ahead of France, England and Canada. The American squad has been ranked in the top two spots since FIFA created the world rankings for women back in 2003.

U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo prepares to kick the ball during the Olympic quarterfinals Aug. 12 against Sweden in Brasilia, Brazil. After the Americans lost the match on penalty kicks, Solo described the Swedes as cowards. On Wednesday, U.S. soccer suspended

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Suspends Hope Solo For Sweden Comments

11:17pm August 24, 2016

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

After losing to the Swedes in the Olympic quarterfinals, the longtime Team USA goalkeeper said she thought "we played a bunch of cowards." Solo was widely criticized for her criticism.

The U.S. women's national team — including Meghan Klingenberg, seen here in a game Thursday — doesn't have an option to strike, a federal judge says.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Cannot Go On Strike, Court Rules

4:49pm June 03, 2016

by Bill Chappell

The federal ruling removes the possibility that the American women might refuse to play in this summer's Rio Olympics as part of the maneuvering over their union contract.

Carli Lloyd (left) and Megan Rapinoe are two of the five star players who filed a wage complaint against U.S. Soccer. The players say that the whole team supports their case, which accuses the national federation of paying male players far more money.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Members File Federal Equal-Pay Complaint

2:01pm March 31, 2016

by Bill Chappell

"I think that we've proven our worth over the years," Carli Lloyd says of the team that's been ranked No. 1 in the world since last July.

Abby Wambach celebrates the United States' 5-2 win over Japan in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship.

Abby Wambach's Soccer Career In 8 Iconic Moments

1:39pm December 15, 2015

by Laura Wagner

When the world's top-scoring international soccer player takes to the field Wednesday, it will be for the last time. To mark her retirement, here are some highlights from her career.

To the delight of American fans, Carli Lloyd of the United States scored a hat trick in the first 15 minutes of the FIFA Women's World Cup Final against Japan on Sunday.

U.S. Women Win World Cup Final 5-2, After Spectacular Start

11:37am July 06, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

In the first five minutes, Carli Lloyd scored two swift goals. Lauren Holiday brought the score up to 3, and then Lloyd scored from midfield for a hat trick. The team led 4-0 after just 15 minutes.

American Outlaws, seen on the big screen, cheer for the U.S. women's national team more than half an hour before kickoff during a match with Mexico on May 17.

For Women's World Cup, U.S. Soccer Fans Kick It Up A Notch

6:45pm May 25, 2015

by Shereen Marisol Meraji

They've been supporting the men for years. But for the first time, the American Outlaws — a growing and influential U.S. soccer fan group — will cheer for the women's national team at a World Cup.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Finishes Second In Brazilian Tournament

7:57am December 22, 2014

by Russell Lewis

Brazil and the U.S. played to a 0-0 draw in the final of the International Tournament of Brasilia, giving Brazil the first-place finish overall. None of the games was televised in the U.S.