From Megan Rapinoe’s miss to VAR drama: How the USA and Sweden’s penalty shoot-out unfolded The defending champions are out of the World Cup after a wild penalty shoot-out The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Women’s World Cup: Sweden end USA reign after dramatic penalty shootout win while Netherlands progress Two-time holders make quickest-ever exit at tournament they have dominated over the years Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2023
U.S. ousted from Women’s World Cup by Sweden on penalty kicks The United States, which has a record four World Cup titles overall and was trying to win an unprecedented third consecutive tile, was eliminated in the Round of 16 for the first time in team history. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2023
Sweden knock out Women’s World Cup holders USA in wild penalty shootout Two-time defending champions USA make earliest ever World Cup exit, as Sweden progress to face Japan in quarter-finals. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2023
A Look Inside Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird’s NYC loft – you won’t believe the size of their custom mirror The sports power couple unveils their SoHo apartment designed with celebrity designer Mark Grattan. The photos are stunning and experts can't get over the extra large mirror Homes & Gardens · Aug 6, 2023
8 adorable Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird photos of the couple over the years A look at the couple over the years. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 5, 2023
What Happened to the USWNT That We All Expected? For the USWNT, the expectation is always to win, including against Sweden on Sunday. But it might be time for the rest of us to start managing those expectations. Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023 top scorers: who won the Golden Boot? Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa has been the favourite to win the Golden Boot for the last week Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023
Width, pressure and finishing: how USA can turn round their World Cup The defending champions have ground their way into the tournament’s knockout stage. But they need to improve quickly against a strong Sweden team The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2023
Who is Megan Rapinoe? US footballer retires from international competition World Cup and Olympic champion ends national service after 203 caps Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2023
USA were stagnant and wasteful against Portugal. It was far from an anomaly The defending champions spoke about ‘hope’ and ‘belief’ after scraping through their group. They will need a lot more than that in the next round The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2023
The US lacks that 2019 magic at this Women's World Cup The United States is clearly not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women’s World Cup The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
USA’s narrow escape spells the end of Women’s World Cup dominance Portugal 0-0 USA: The defending champions were the width of the post away from crashing out of the World Cup The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
USA survive scare against Portugal to reach Women’s World Cup last 16 Women’s World Cup champions squeak through into knockout stages after 0-0 draw with Portugal as Dutch top Group E. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 US slips into round of 16 of Women's World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal Megan Rapinoe’s energy as a second-half substitute could not spark the United States, which slipped through to the round of 16 in the Women's World Cup with an uninspiring 0-0 draw against Portugal on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 Megan Rapinoe: The legendary US attacker and LGBT+ rights activist adjusting to new role in squad An icon of the women’s game, the USWNT winger will retire at the end of the season
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 Who is Alex Morgan? The prolific USA Women’s Team striker looking to win her third Women’s World Cup San Diego Wave forward burst onto the scene at the 2011 World Cup and has since become an icon of the women’s game
The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2023 USA 0-0 Portugal: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group E – as it happened The USA went through to the last 16 with a whimper, and survived an almighty scare when Ana Capeta hit the post in injury-time
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023 Women’s World Cup golden boot: Who’s leading the top-scorer standings? Hinata Miyazawa moved to five goals after sealing Japan’s 3-1 win against Norway
The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2023 US approach final World Cup group game with a novel scenario: uncertainty The Americans usually have a place in the knockout stages assured by now. But they must secure a point against a disciplined Portugal to progress this time
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023 ‘Sometimes a hurricane, sometimes plain’: Megan Rapinoe’s unpredictable fashion instincts Talismanic United States footballer’s diverse approach to clothes mirrors her flair on the field
The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2023 ‘I’m still gonna bust your ass’: Rapinoe happy with bench role at final World Cup Megan Rapinoe says she is untroubled by the reigning champions’ disjointed start to their campaign in New Zealand
The Guardian - US · Jul 29, 2023 After equal pay: how the USWNT can help close sport’s wealth creation gap The next step toward equity in sports will require women to think in terms of investments and the creation of intellectual property. It’s a space where the USWNT can be trailblazers
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023 Megan Rapinoe: The legendary USA attacker and LGBT+ rights activist in profile An icon of the women’s game, the USWNT winger will retire at the end of the season
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023 Who is Alex Morgan? The prolific USA Women’s Team striker in profile San Diego Wave forward burst onto the scene at the 2011 World Cup and has since become an icon of the women’s game