Marta’s speech only a small part of changes needed in Brazil

Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to France on Sunday in the round of 16 was disappointing to some, but unsurprising for most. The...

Day 17: Italy top China in first-ever knockout round victory

Italy 2, China 0 When the Italian Women’s National Team made it to the quarterfinals in 1991 they did so by...

Can Italy, the World Cup’s surprise team, handle newfound pressure?

That women’s football in Italy is enjoying a renaissance, thanks in large part to the increasing professionalization in Serie A, is...

Canada crashes out of World Cup amid penalty kick-taker question

PARIS — Canada has crashed out of the 2019 Women’s World Cup after a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Sweden in the...

USWNT overcoming momentary ‘debacle’ is reminiscent of ’99, ’15

REIMS, France – Why Alyssa Naeher decided to pass the ball to Becky Sauerbrunn, in the position the defender was in...

USWNT comes out battered and bruised, but still alive

REIMS, France – Forty-five seconds into the match that most of the world expected the United States women’s national team to...

Five takeaways from the USA’s scrappy win over Spain

REIMS, France — The United States women’s national team advanced to the quarterfinal round of the 2019 World Cup on Monday...

Day 16: USWNT score two penalties to narrowly edge Spain, move onto France

Spain 1, United States 2 Megan Rapinoe took a deep breath and focused on three things: the ball, the back of...

It’s defense first for Canada and Sweden

PARIS — The round of 16 continues with a crucial match featuring Canada against Sweden at Parc des Princes on Monday....

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 65: Attack and Counter

Drama! The knockout rounds of the 2019 FIFA World Cup have kicked off, with no lack of compelling storylines. This week,...