The New York Times – Sports:
Ertz, a two-time World Cup winner, knew she had to hustle to return to the national team after having a baby. A boys’ team offered a helping hand.
Category: National Women’s Soccer League (US)
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She’s Got the Hardest Job in Soccer. Can She Keep Winning?
The New York Times – Sports:
A former World Cup winner, Cindy Parlow Cone is now working to help America realize its global soccer ambitions. Her legacy may be defined by a few games.
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A Look Back at Megan Rapinoe’s Best Moments
The New York Times – Sports:
The women’s soccer star, who announced on Saturday that she would retire later this year, always seemed to deliver in the biggest games.
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Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement After World Cup, NWSL Season
The New York Times – Sports:
The women’s national team star made an unexpected retirement announcement ahead of a U.S. friendly against Wales.
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The Shadow of an Abuse Scandal Looms Over a World Cup Soccer Team
The New York Times – Sports:
Vera Pauw was accused of body-shaming players while coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League. Sinead Farrelly helped expose abuse in that league. The two are now working together on Team Ireland.
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Ali Krieger Is Calling It a Career. She Wants Wins on Her Way Out.
The New York Times – Sports:
Krieger, 38, will retire after one final season with Gotham F.C. in the N.W.S.L. She is confident it will go better than the last one.
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N.W.S.L. Bans Ex-Coaches and Fines Teams After Misconduct Report
The New York Times – Sports:
Findings released in December revealed a number of issues throughout the league, including several instances of sexual and emotional abuse.
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N.W.S.L. and Players’ Union Say Athletes Fearful of Reporting Abuse
The New York Times – Sports:
A report by the embattled professional women’s soccer league and its players’ union said athletes worried that their careers could be ruined if they reported abuse from coaches or others.
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Mana Shim Will Lead US Soccer Task Force on Abuse Reforms
The New York Times – Sports:
Mana Shim’s revelations of sexual abuse by her coach helped drive a reckoning in women’s soccer. Her new job at U.S. Soccer should position her to direct change from inside the federation.