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Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT’s veterans are at the World Cup to win — and mentor ‘the next generation’

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Much has been made of the U.S. women’s soccer team’s “old guard” at this World Cup, and for good reason.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 20, 2023

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 · Jul 20, 2023

Women’s World Cup: Who can dethrone the US football team?

The long-dominant USA faces a tough challenge from other rising teams amid injuries, inexperience and an evolving sport.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023

Sav DeMelo’s Unlikely Path to the USWNT’s World Cup Roster

The midfielder is the first player to receive a World Cup call-up without a cap in 20 years.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19, 2023

The USWNT’s Dynasty Could Be in Trouble—And That’s a Good Thing

The U.S. has long reigned over women’s soccer, but it is being challenged by countries that are finally leveraging the structure and prestige of the sport’s traditional powers.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19, 2023

Women's World Cup will highlight how far other countries have closed the gap with US – but that isn't the only yardstick to measure growth of global game

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup begins on July 20, 2023, in Australia and New Zealand, and the U.S. enters the soccer tournament in a familiar position: favorites.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023

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 · Jul 19, 2023

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 · Jul 19, 2023

Jim Alexander: The USWNT’s legacy is multi-faceted

The U.S. women’s national soccer team goes for its third straight World Cup championship beginning Friday evening Pacific time (Saturday afternoon in Auckland, New Zealand), when it opens the 2023 tournament against Vietnam. No country has ever three-peated at the Women’s World Cup, and none has won as many as…

The Orange County Register · Jul 19, 2023

2023 World Cup: Getting to know Team Germany

Alexandra Popp could bring Germany back to the top of the soccer world -- and take home 2023's Golden Boot.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023