The Latest Breaking News from Emily Sams

Predicting the USWNT 2027 Women’s World Cup Roster Less Than a Year Out

Breaking down who is a lock, likely and on the bubble for the USWNT ahead of next summer’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17

USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Has Kate Del Fava Earned a Call-Up?

One defender rises, while another falls. Meanwhile, could a NWSL rookie be a surprise contributor to Emma Hayes’s U.S. squad?

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4

USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Morgan Weaver Returns After 621 Days Away

An underrated attacker made a long-awaited return in Portland, while a contender for the starting goalkeeper position had a big day in San Diego.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28

USWNT Takeaways: Claire Hutton, Alyssa Thompson Make Their Case

Young players continued to impress as Emma Hayes’s team won three games and kept three clean sheets against Ireland and Canada.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 3, 2025

USA 2-1 Australia: SheBelieves Cup women’s football international – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Matildas were much improved but still fell to defeat against world No 1 USA, who opened the scoring after just 42 seconds

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2025

16 NWSL Players Representing USWNT in 2025 SheBelieves Cup

Emma Hayes has confirmed her roster for the 2025 SheBelieves Cup later this month and it heavily features a number of NWSL stars.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 12, 2025

Full Slate of 2024 NWSL End of Year Awards Winners Revealed

Ahead of the Championship Final, Temwa Chawinga was honored as MVP, and many more individual trophies were handed out.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 26, 2024

Marta has lived through long, lean years. Now she has another title

After sticking with the Orlando Pride through nearly a decade’s worth of mediocrity, the Brazilian was rewarded for her loyalty with her first win in a final at club level in 13 years

The Guardian - US · Nov 24, 2024

Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit Predicted Lineups: NWSL Championship Final

Breaking down what the two squads might look like in Saturday's title decider in Kansas City.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2024

Emma Hayes Reveals USWNT Squad For November Friendlies, Triple Espresso Absent

The USA's star-studded attacking trio will not travel to Europe for the upcoming friendlies against top opposition.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 18, 2024