women's world cup
Who Attends the Women's World Cup?
While attendance numbers may not be massive, the tournament has drawn hardcore fans from across the continent.
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Has Brought Moneyball To The Women's World Cup
As the rest of the world catches up to America in women's soccer, the U.S. national team hopes analytics will help it stay a step ahead.
Is Fake Turf Safe For Women’s World Cup Soccer Players and Other Living Things?
The Women's World Cup is being played exclusively on artificial turf. Some believe the synthetic fields are bad for the sport and player health.
USWNT, Abby Wambach Finally Break Through on Set Piece
After a solid first half of near-misses and even a waved-off goal, the United States finally found the back of the net in the 45th minute.
Stephen A Smith Can't Stop Being Sexist, Dumb
Here comes another masterpiece of misogyny from Stephen A. Smith.
Don't Worry, Score Happy: How Christen Press Became A Budding U.S. Soccer Star
Creative, unorthodox and uncommonly open, gifted goal scorer Christen Press could play a key role for the U.S. national team in the Women's World Cup.
Ex-USWNT Coach Pia Sundhage Rips Abby Wambach and Hope Solo
Sundhage says the U.S. players were a challenging bunch to coach, and that Wambach would just be a sub if she was still in charge.
Why Is the Rhetoric So Amped When We Talk About Hope Solo?
Hope Solo seems to earn more vitriol from the media than any other female athlete. Is it overcompensation for all the stories of male athlete domestic violence against women?
England Captain Steph Houghton Gets Hit Right in the Teeth on Missed Header
England captain Steph Houghton got a mouthful of a French player's head after both players were battling for position on a header.
The Mexican Women's National Team Needs to Stop Depending on U.S. Based Players
Half of Mexico's World Cup team is based in the U.S. But the Mexican Soccer Federation is working toward creating a better infrastructure to produce more homegrown players.
Nigeria Equalize in Final Minutes Against Sweden
Nigeria came back from a 2-0 deficit to get a 3-3 draw against Sweden in their opening match of the Women's World Cup.