ESPYs Nominees: The full list of players and teams up for 2023 awards The full list of nominees for the 2023 ESPYs. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023
LOCALIZE IT: America's star-studded women's World Cup team has community ties from coast to coast EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
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 Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023
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. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jun 26, 2023
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2023
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 The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2023
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. Sports Illustrated · Jun 15, 2023
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. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2023
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 FourFourTwo · Jun 8, 2023
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. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2023
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. Sports Illustrated · Feb 2, 2023
Where the USWNT Roster Stands After New Zealand Friendlies With the Women’s World Cup just six months away, U.S. players made their case for a place on Vlatko Andonovski’s squad in two wins over the last week. Sports Illustrated · Jan 23, 2023
U.S. women's soccer tries to overcome its past lack of diversity While the U.S. women's national soccer team has steadily become more representative, players say there's still work to be done. That means ensuring young women of color feel included in the sport. WEKU · Jan 12, 2023
Breaking Down the USWNT’s January Roster Megan Rapinoe and Sophia Smith are out due to injury, while Lynn Williams returns to Vlatko Andonovski’s lineup. Sports Illustrated · Jan 5, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Jan 5, 2023 Injured Smith, Rapinoe Left Off USWNT Roster for New Zealand Camp The back-to-back world champions will kick off a World Cup year with a pair of friendlies in Wellington and Auckland.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2022 The Biggest Questions Facing the USWNT in 2023 Here are the storylines to follow as the USWNT sets out on its quest to secure a third-straight World Cup in July.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2022 Who Will Make the USWNT’s 2023 World Cup Roster? Coach Vlatko Andonovski’s squad takes shape with July’s tournament right around the corner.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022 USA’s Sophia Smith: ‘You won’t get far if you don’t love the game’ The Portland Thorns forward on pushing herself to the limit, learning from Christine Sinclair and the upcoming World Cup
Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2022 How Sophia Smith Has Risen to the Top of Women’s Soccer Having conquered the NWSL with a championship and the title of MVP, the young Thorns star is ready to take on the pressure that awaits the USWNT.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022 To criticise or not to criticise – are women’s football pundits too nice? There are calls for pundits to be more critical, but there is an awareness some comments can affect players’ wellbeing
Sports Illustrated · Oct 31, 2022 Morgan, Pugh Return to Bolster USWNT for Friendlies vs. Germany The two forwards join reigning NWSL champion and MVP Sophia Smith to lead the U.S. for two important pre-Women’s World Cup friendlies.
WEKU · Oct 30, 2022 The Thorns overcome off-field challenges to win National Women's Soccer League title Sophia Smith, the season's Most Valuable Player, scored early, and the Thorns won took their third NWSL title with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current.
The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2022 Sophia Smith sparkles as Portland Thorns capture record third NWSL title The Portland Thorns are NWSL champions for a record third time after winning 2-0 over the Kansas City Current at Washington’s Audi Field
Sports Illustrated · Oct 30, 2022 Portland’s Record-Third NWSL Title an Emphatic Triumph for Its Players Portland has featured heavily in the NWSL’s dark past, but its players have persevered, and the club is now the most decorated in league history.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022 Washington holds breath as Thorns and Current collide in NWSL final Two-time champions Portland Thorns are the favourites in Saturday’s game, but Kansas City Current have the belief