US Women's national team

USWNT’s Trinity Rodman and tennis star Ben Shelton lean on each other at the top of their sports

The professional athlete pair is often seen in each other's player boxes amid their busy schedules.

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Ballon d'Or Feminin 2026: Who do our writers think should win?

Amelie Claydon and more Comments count 6

North Carolina midfielder Ashley Sanchez sets U.S. scoring record — USWNT could be next

Melanie Anzidei Comments count 10

USWNT legend Becky Sauerbrunn returns to Portland as technical consultant

Asli Pelit Comments count 10

U.S. Soccer restructures sporting department: What it means for Pochettino, Hayes

Henry Bushnell Comments count 38

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'Ted Lasso' discovers soccer’s clique problem, one that the USWNT has mastered

Cliques can destroy a locker room. Finding a common enemy is crucial to finding success, as the U.S. and England have shown.

Asli Pelit Comments count 36

For Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez, another USWNT call-up should be a matter of ‘when, not if’

The 27-year-old midfielder is having a second breakout season that deserves attention.

Tamerra Griffin Comments count 24

USWNT Collectibles

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2015 FIFA U.S. Women's World Cup Champions Victory Tour 10/21 Brazil MINT Ticket

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USWNT's Michelle Cooper flouts NWSL’s Nike cleats policy: ‘Shop New Balance’

Kansas City Current forward Cooper was fined by the NWSL for not covering the New Balance logo on her cleats.

Asli Pelit Comments count 110

Fox's World Cup reign is over. Can Netflix usher in a new era with the 2027 Women's World Cup?

Fox held the English-language rights for six of the men’s and women’s tournaments dating back to 2014. Netflix represents something new

Meg Linehan Comments count 85

Gotham and USWNT defender Emily Sonnett to miss remainder of NWSL season after knee surgery

Sonnett ruptured the patellar tendon in her left knee July 24 against the Portland Thorns.

Melanie Anzidei Comments count 20

USWNT stars Krieger, Rapinoe, Ertz eligible for National Soccer Hall of Fame 2027 class

Krieger, Rapinoe and Ertz were central figures during one of the most successful periods in U.S. women's soccer history.

Asli Pelit Comments count 5

Sam Kerr scores first goal after Gotham return, Emily Sonnett taken off on stretcher

Sam Kerr was not happy with her play in a 2-2 tie against Portland Thorns, while Gotham and the USWNT wait on Emily Sonnett's fitness

Asli Pelit Comments count 6

Hope Solo selling personal USWNT memorabilia to fund new soccer initiatives

Solo is selling some items from her storied career, but she says there are others that she won't part with.

Asli Pelit and Larry Holder Comments count 93

Women's World Cup 2027 odds: U.S. favored ahead of defending champion Spain

The United States women are favored to win the 2027 World Cup, ahead of defending champion Spain and host Brazil.

Dan Santaromita Comments count 14

FIFA Americanized the World Cup in 2026. Are hydration breaks, halftime shows here to stay?

Plenty aspects of the 2026 World Cup were utterly American or catered to an American audience. Will any of the changes stick?

Henry Bushnell Comments count 495

Spain’s unprecedented soccer synergy. Plus: Entering uncharted territory with Netflix

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Emily Olsen and Meg Linehan

Which countries have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup? Countdown to Brazil

The Athletic's guide to who's qualified, how many places each confederation gets, and what stage qualification is at

Theo Lloyd-Hughes Comments count 1

The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup is less than a year away: Key questions for the USWNT

The USWNT starts qualifying matches for the 2027 World Cup in November. The Athletic explores key questions that will be asked

Meg Linehan, Melanie Anzidei and more Comments count 57

USWNT will host Spain twice in October for World Cup qualifying preparation

“We’ve desperately wanted to get Spain on our schedule," coach Emma Hayes said in a statement.

Meg Linehan Comments count 33

Carli Lloyd reflects on Pulisic and U.S. men's World Cup: 'This group was supposed to be the one'

The World Cup winner did not mince words when talking about the U.S. men's performance at the 2026 World Cup

Asli Pelit Comments count 279

U.S. men's World Cup exit still means a $6 million payday for both the men's and women's teams

The landmark collective bargaining agreement signed in 2022 means the teams split World Cup winnings equally.

Asli Pelit Comments count 137

The U.S. men played 'scared.' Fox's Carli Lloyd was fearless in her candor

On a night when the men's national team disappointed, the longtime U.S. women's soccer star delivered the best on-air commentary.

Andrew Marchand Comments count 946

How the Folarin Balogun saga could impact the USWNT. Plus: NWSL free-agency primer

Welcome to Full Time, The Athletic's women's soccer newsletter.

Emily Olsen and Meg Linehan Comments count 3

The Emma Hayes I know: Tactically sharp and a people person - no wonder her World Cup analysis has shone

Karen Carney on working under the now USWNT head coach as a player and working together covering the ongoing men's World Cup

Karen Carney Comments count 15

Thorns make 'aggressive offer' to keep free agent Sophia Wilson amid busy summer window

General manager Jeff Agoos says Portland cannot "rest on legacy" to achieve continued success.

Meg Linehan Comments count 8

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