The New York Times – Sports:
Women have long blended motherhood and elite sports. But as soccer expands its support systems, it is also demanding ever more of its players.
Category: United States Women’s National Soccer Team
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The Gaps Get Smaller as the World Cup Gets Larger
The New York Times – Sports:
Expanding the Women’s World Cup was a good idea. Just not for the reasons FIFA thinks.
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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.
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Savannah DeMelo’s World Cup Trial by Fire
The New York Times – Sports:
DeMelo had never played for the United States women’s team when she was named to the World Cup roster. Thrust into a starting role, she’s doing her best to fit in.
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How Lindsey Horan Got Mad, and How That Got the U.S. Even
The New York Times – Sports:
Lindsey Horan’s tying goal against the Netherlands saved her team at the World Cup. But it came from a dark place she knows well.
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Sophia Smith Has Been Ready for Her World Cup Moment
The New York Times – Sports:
Smith had two goals and an assist in her debut in the tournament. And she believes, along with her teammates, that there could have been more.
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Lionel Messi
The New York Times – Sports:
The Argentine star’s signing is seen as a way to push soccer into the American mainstream. But it’s already there.
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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.
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Women’s World Cup Contenders
The New York Times – Sports:
As the Women’s World Cup has expanded, so, too, has the group of nations with the firm belief that they can win it.