England return to World Cup semifinals with 3-0 win over Norway

England are headed to the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the second straight edition after defeating Norway, 3-0 on Thursday in...

Jill Ellis faces defining midfield decision against France

What now for Jamaica after World Cup debut? A league would be nice, for one

Inside the ups and downs of USWNT fans navigating France

REIMS, France – It’s perhaps fitting that, of all the places in France that could have hosted a swarm of thousands...

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

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...