USWNT legend Carli Lloyd prepares for Hall of Fame induction

By her own admission, Carli Lloyd never took much time while she was playing to stop and smell the roses. Sometime...

Sydney Leroux stepping back from soccer to focus on mental health

The Angel City forward said the decision was tough, but she knows it's the best choice

Why Naomi Girma is worth the most expensive transfer in women’s soccer history

With her exceptional ball-playing abilities and high-IQ defending, Girma is poised to become Chelsea's most well-rounded central defender.

How Jaedyn Shaw can impact the USWNT as a false nine

The San Diego Wave attacker has been playing more centrally over the last year, and her creativity could offer a different...

Alyssa Naeher’s USWNT success makes her almost impossible to replace

There’s no big moment, but instead lots of little ones, that have led Alyssa Naeher to being one of the greatest...

For the love of Marta: teammates sing praises of ageless wonder

'As a human, she just cares so deeply about people. That’s what I respect about her the most.'

Hal Hershfelt has made herself essential to the Washington Spirit’s midfield

Hershfelt has made her name as an aggressive, pressing midfielder. She will be crucial to a Spirit victory in the NWSL...

Tara McKeown skipped her sister’s wedding. Then she scored the biggest goal of her life

The Washington Spirit forward-turned-defender made sure her absence wasn't for naught with the biggest goal of her life.

Jaedyn Shaw shows off touch, tenacity in triumphant USWNT return

The 19-year-old San Diego Wave star was sidelined during the Olympics with an injury

How Alyssa Thompson reclaimed her place with the USWNT

Thompson’s resurgence has been part growth in confidence and part mentorship from players like USWNT veteran Christen Press