The New York Times – Sports:
Canada’s team, a Women’s World Cup favorite, went on strike last week as its battle with the country’s soccer federation boiled over.
Category: United States Women’s National Soccer Team
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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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Looking Ahead to 2023 in Sports
The New York Times – Sports:
The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball.
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How the US Women’s Team Has Won Millions at the Men’s World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
New labor agreements with U.S. Soccer guarantee and equal split of prize money for the men’s and women’s teams. Reaching the round of 16 has already locked in a $13 million payday.
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From Equal Pay to Ending Abuse, Soccer’s Fight for Fairness Spreads
The New York Times – Sports:
The success of the U.S. women’s soccer team on the field and at the negotiating table has been a model for players elsewhere. In other countries, those battles are heating up.
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England Beats U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, Ending a Win Streak
The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S. and England can be expected to enter next year’s World Cup as favorite and challenger. Friday’s friendly was a chance to establish which team would occupy which role.
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The Yates Report Isn’t the End. It’s Just the Start.
The New York Times – Sports:
Women’s soccer players tried to raise the alarm about abuse for years. When they say there’s more, people should listen.
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Portland Thorns Owner Steps Aside as U.S. Soccer Star Calls for Change
The New York Times – Sports:
Becky Sauerbrunn said any official found to have failed to protect players “should be gone.” As she spoke, the owner of her club, the Portland Thorns, said he would leave the team temporarily.
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Report Details ‘Systemic’ Abuse of Players in Women’s Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:
A yearlong investigation found U.S. Soccer executives, N.W.S.L. owners and coaches at all levels of American soccer had turned a blind eye toward years of reports of abuse from players.