The New York Times – Sports:
Vietnam, one of eight nations playing in its first Women’s World Cup, will face the U.S. this week. Its presence highlights the growth of women’s soccer, but also the challenges that remain.
Category: United States Women’s National Soccer Team
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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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For Rapinoe, a Final Send-Off Before a Final World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
One day after announcing her plan to retire this year, Megan Rapinoe began her farewell tour as an unused substitute in her team’s send-off match.
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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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U.S. Women’s World Cup Roster Will Reflect a Team in Transition
The New York Times – Sports:
Form and injuries have affected the players available to Vlatko Andonovski as he picks a squad facing perhaps the toughest challenge in its history.
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FIFA Silenced One World Cup Protest but May Face More This Year
The New York Times – Sports:
FIFA threatened to suspend men’s captains if they took part in a social justice campaign in Qatar. Will the same rules apply at the Women’s World Cup?
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U.S. Women Win a World Cup Soccer Tuneup but Lose a Top Scorer
The New York Times – Sports:
Mallory Swanson was carted off with a knee injury during a 2-0 victory over Ireland. She is considered key to the United States’ hopes of winning a third consecutive World Cup championship.
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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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Women’s World Cup: What to Know
The New York Times – Sports:
This year’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand will feature all the usual contenders and a surprisingly high number of first-time qualifiers.