Why Naomi Girma could be the USWNT’s most important player at the World Cup

Girma is everywhere she needs to be at exactly the right time. Will this summer's World Cup be her breakout moment?

USWNT wrestling with identity ahead of World Cup

There is a curious, ongoing internal tug-of-war regarding the predicament of the United States women’s national team. On one hand, there...

USWNT 2, Brazil 1: On fullback positioning and the double-edge sword of transitions

The USWNT won a sixth SheBelieves Cup title on Wednesday with a victory over Brazil, and the defensive side of things...

USWNT 1, Japan 0: Team shapes, rotation, roster bubble watch

Japan's 3-4-3 gave the U.S. trouble, but Mallory Swanson saved the day again. And what did we just learn about the...

The USWNT’s midfield numbers game is starting to pay off

After a year of external hand-wringing over a midfield that didn't quite look right, the emergence of a double-pivot in 2023...

‘Special,’ creative Ashley Sanchez gives USWNT another option in No. 10 role

Depth is always good, and Sanchez's 20th cap — a 2-0 win over Canada — was her most important yet. She...

USWNT 2, Canada 0: Swanson shines again, Rodman and Sanchez start & the Fox-Dunn combo

We might have just seen a preview of how Vlatko Andonovski will manage the World Cup. Read more in our rapid...

Canada, USWNT players stand in solidarity for equality, trans rights before SheBelieves Cup match

ORLANDO, Fla. — United States and Canada women’s players stood in solidarity for gender equality and transgender rights on Thursday ahead...

What Tierna Davidson learned about herself during her injury

The veteran defender returned to U.S. training camp this month after tearing her ACL in 2022.

SheBelieves Cup notebook: USWNT midfield, Brazil’s intensity, Marta’s return

Pia Sundhage tells EQZ exactly what Brazil needs from Marta in her return from injury, plus Vlatko Andonovski adds another name...