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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

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

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

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A Spanish test and an attacking explosion: our writers’ US World Cup predictions

The defending champions are looking to win a third successive title. But injuries and some tough opponents stand in their way

The Guardian - US

Former U.S. National Team coach Jill Ellis breaks down this year's Women's World Cup

SAN DIEGO — One thing's for sure about this year's Women's World Cup:

Tribune News Service

Everything you need to know as 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off Down Under

MIAMI — The Women’s World Cup kicks off Thursday in Australia and New Zealand, which means soccer fans in the United States will be setting early morning alarms, as they did for the 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar and as diehard tennis fans do for the Australian Open.

Miami Herald

Women’s World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

Australia are expected to challenge and Sam Kerr is a favourite to win the Golden Boot while Zambia are tipped to make waves

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USWNT stars pay tribute to late teammate and highlight mental health

USWNT players Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma say they will be thinking of their late college teammate, Katie Meyer, as they kick off their World Cup campaign

The Guardian - US

The goals will come for the voracious USWNT. But who will score them?

Scoring goals is what the USA does best. But an embarrassment of riches at the forward position means Vlatko Andonovski will face some crucial decisions when the World Cup kicks off

The Guardian - US

Meet the 23 players on the U.S. women’s World Cup team

The 2023 women’s World Cup kicks off this week, and the United States is out to defend its back-to-back championships from 2015 and 2019. Here’s what to know about the 23 players on the American squad.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

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.

WEKU

Are the United States still the team to beat at the Women’s World Cup?

Group E preview: The defending champions are trying to become the first team in history to win three World Cups in a row, but has Europe caught up?

The Independent UK

Sophia Smith: USA’s next torch carrier with a World Cup ‘legacy’ to preserve

Portland Thorns striker ‘loves the spotlight and pressure’ of having a big role to play in America’s quest to defend their title

The Guardian - UK

Women’s World Cup 2023 team guides part 19: USA

The USWNT are aiming for a historic third consecutive title but the buildup has been anything but straightforward

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ESPYs Nominees: The full list of players and teams up for 2023 awards

The full list of nominees for the 2023 ESPYs.

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: America's star-studded women's World Cup team has community ties from coast to coast

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Daily Mirror

Top 10 Women's World Cup breakout stars to look out for including England star

The summer's showpiece tournament promises to whip up plenty of excitement with squads boasting a number of stars hoping to make their mark on the big stage

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Benjamin Hochman: Injury to Becky Sauerbrunn ends a St. Louis era on U.S. women’s soccer team

No American sport has a reciprocal relationship between its players and its fans like women’s soccer does. It’s like there’s this unwritten responsibility for a pro player to inspire and interact genuinely with the next generation.

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Chicago Sun-Times

World Cup veterans Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe will lead U.S. Women’s National Team

The roster includes a mix of both familiar faces and newcomers.

The Guardian - US

Morgan and Rapinoe heading to their fourth World Cup as USA name squad

Alex Morgan, Kelley O’Hara and Megan Rapinoe are heading to their fourth Women’s World Cup after being selected for this year’s tournament

Sports Illustrated

The Future Is Now for the USWNT

As the U.S. chases an unprecedented third straight World Cup title, a new generation of stars will lead the way.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rookie WR Michael Wilson is latest Cardinals player paired with pro soccer player

Wilson's girlfriend is Sophia Smith, drafted first overall in the NWSL in 2020.

FourFourTwo

Women’s World Cup 2023 Golden Boot favourites: Who will be top scorer?

There are set to be plenty of players battling it out to win the Golden Boot at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

The Philadelphia Inquirer

USWNT beats Ireland, 1-0, in its last game before the World Cup roster is set

ST. LOUIS — The U.S. women’s soccer team edged the Republic of Ireland, 1-0, on Tuesday in a game that served as the last contest before the World Cup roster is named and a tribute to hometown star Becky Sauerbrunn.

Sports Illustrated

Injuries Continue to Shape the USWNT Ahead of the SheBelieves Cup

Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe headline Vlatko Andonovski’s 23-player squad for February’s tournament.

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