Rapinoe, Megan

A Tiny Gap Reveals a Yawning One for the U.S. Women’s Team

The New York Times – Sports:

The idea that the United States was eliminated from the Women’s World Cup by a millimeter is an illusion. Denying that will only guarantee more failures.

August 7, 2023

How the U.S. Was Eliminated From the Women’s World Cup, Shot by Shot

The New York Times – Sports:

The shootout was rapid-fire, but still agonizing for both Sweden, which moved to the World Cup quarterfinals, and the United States, which was eliminated.

August 6, 2023

For Megan Rapinoe, an End Not Even She Could Have Imagined

The New York Times – Sports:

A missed penalty kick was cruel way to draw the curtain on a star’s World Cup career. But her influence and her legacy were never about soccer alone.

August 6, 2023

U.S. Tries to Focus on What Comes After Portugal Tie

The New York Times – Sports:

A close call against Portugal at the Women’s World Cup gave the United States a chance to consider what might have been, and then move past it.

August 1, 2023

Megan Rapinoe Is Not Going Quietly

The New York Times – Sports:

Relegated to a reserve role in her fourth World Cup, the outspoken U.S. forward said she has plenty left to give. And that she’s still expecting to win it all.

July 30, 2023

Biggest Gap for U.S. World Cup Players: Their Ages

The New York Times – Sports:

The U.S. team includes past champions, veterans of the equal pay fight and 14 players experiencing their first World Cup. How they come together will shape the future.

July 21, 2023