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An exploratory opening win shows the USA women are still a work in progress

Opening matches at World Cups are often a practice in figuring out what works. The USWNT’s 3-0 win over Vietnam to launch their three-peat bid shows they’re not yet a finished product

The Guardian - US · Jul 22, 2023

Today at the Women’s World Cup: England, USA and five-star Japan claim victories

Japan hit five past Zambia, England edged past Haiti and holders the United States saw off Vietnam.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Sophia Smith made some epic USWNT history with her absolutely incredible World Cup debut

Sophia Smith completely took over the USWNT's first World Cup match

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 22, 2023

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

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.

WEKU · Jul 22, 2023

Sophia Smith Scores First Goal for USWNT at Women’s World Cup

The 22-year-old got the ball rolling for the U.S. in its tournament opener against Vietnam.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2023

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

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.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2023

Greg Cote: Why U.S. women’s soccer stands for more than a team and is an historic reign worth cheering

“The rest of the world is catching up.”

Miami Herald · Jul 20, 2023

Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and the USWNT's young stars are poised to break out at the World Cup

AUCKLAND, New. Zealand — Not since the earliest years of the U.S. women's soccer team has a squad arrived at a World Cup with this much glittering young potential.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 20, 2023

USWNT is poised to kick off the Women's World Cup knowing a three-peat will be tough

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — For as long as she can remember, Sophia Smith has dreamt of playing for the U.S. in a World Cup. As a young girl growing up in northern Colorado, she planned for it, she practiced it, she even acted it out in her backyard.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023

The great, transformative Megan Rapinoe prepares to go out on her own terms

The USA forward has changed soccer for ever, on and off the pitch. Now she faces one final challenge as her team look to win a third successive World Cup

The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2023