Howard Megdal
The Old-School Five Is Alive and Thriving in the WNBA
As the WNBA undergoes its own three-point revolution, a funny thing has happened: traditional bigs are more valuable than ever.
VICE Sports Q. & A.: Marta on Coming Back to the U.S.
The Brazilian soccer star talks to VICE Sports about playing for Orlando, how women's soccer in the U.S. has changed since her days in the now-defunct WPS, and her plans for the future.
The Minnesota Lynx Are Becoming the Golden State Warriors of the WNBA
The Lynx were already a historically dominant franchise. Then coach Cheryl Reeve gave her team an order over the off-season: take, and make, more threes.
Tony DiCicco, Who Coached Iconic USWNT Team, Dies at 68
To trace the career of Tony DiCicco, who coached the U.S. women in their 1999 World Cup win, is to follow the transformation of the sport he devoted his life to.
Mallory Pugh May Be the Savior the Spirit Don’t Think They Need
Pugh won't solve all the Spirit's on-field issues, but signing the 19-year-old was an important win for a Washington franchise in need of good news.
The WNBA Calendar Led To Kelsey Plum’s Draft Night Drama
“On the men's side, it would have never happened,” Plum says about the uncertainty surrounding her draft.
NWSL Players Have Unionized
The vast majority of NWSL players should finally have a seat at the collective bargaining table.
It Hasn't Gotten Any Easier to Be a Soccer Mom in the NWSL
Aside from the physical and mental challenges that come with getting back to elite form following childbirth, only the few NWSL players who are also on the U.S. national team get benefits like paid leave and childcare.
The 2017 WNBA Season Is All About 2016's Super Teams
Heading into the season tip-off on Saturday, the Los Angeles Sparks and the Minnesota Lynx are in position to repeat last year's thrilling championship series.
At 61, Braves Manager Brian Snitker Is the Oldest Rookie in Baseball
When Brian Snitker took over the Atlanta Braves as interim manager last May, he became the oldest first-time MLB manager since 1982. Now the title is official, but Snitker freely admits he's still learning on the job.
Kelsey Plum Went First in the WNBA Draft, And Now She's Stuck in Limbo
At the 11th hour, the San Antonio Stars appeared to have a deal in place to trade No. 1 overall pick Kelsey Plum. It didn't happen, and now sources say all options are on the table.
Canadian Soccer's Stance on Grass For Men vs. Turf For Women Leaves More Questions Than Answers
Two years after Canada's controversial decision to play the Women's World Cup on turf fields, the CSA bid appears certain that fields for the men in 2026 would be grass. We asked them why.