Awaiting Emma Hayes: how the USWNT deal with playing with no coach
With the arrival of Emma Hayes imminent, the USWNT can now turn the page of the era led by interim head coach Twila Kilgore, which resulted in more questions than answers.
With the arrival of Emma Hayes imminent, the USWNT can now turn the page of the era led by interim head coach Twila Kilgore, which resulted in more questions than answers.
The United States Women's National Team Players Association (USWNTPA) issued a statement Tuesday in support of LGBTQIA+ rights in the wake of a controversy over midfielder Korbin Albert's social media posts.
Sophia Smith scored both United States women's national team goals and Alyssa Naeher made three saves in a penalty shootout to lead the United States past Canada in the final of the SheBelieves Cup.
Alyssa Naeher made three saves in the penalty shootout and Emily Fox scored the winner in the seventh round of spot kicks as the United States beat Canada in the final of the SheBelieves Cup on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio.
The USWNT lifted the SheBelieves Cup on Tuesday, but questions over team selection and chemistry once again plagued the Americans.
The USWNT wasn't rattled by an early Japan goal, sticking to a brave, high-risk game plan and reaping the rewards for it.
Jaedyn Shaw, 19, became the first USWNT player to score a goal in each of her first five starts with her tally on Saturday, and the U.S. defeated Japan, 2-1 to advance to Tuesday's final of the SheBelieves Cup.
Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute and the United States came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 to open the SheBelieves Cup before a record crowd on Saturday.
United States women's national team interim manager Twila Kilgore said midfielder Korbin Albert, who is facing a backlash from fans and teammates over her social media activity, "is available" for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup.
The USWNT might win this month's SheBelieves Cup -- but losing wouldn't be a shock either. Welcome to the new normal.
The USWNT was building its attack around Swanson until her injury right before the World Cup. Now, her NWSL return offers positive glimpses.
Forwards Mallory Swanson and Catarina Macario returned to the United States women's national team for the first time in a year and two years, respectively, following major knee injuries.
The ninth annual SheBelieves Cup tournament will include hosts the United States as well as Brazil, Canada and Japan, U.S. Soccer announced Friday.
The U.S. are no longer as clearly dominant in women's soccer as they've been historically as the SheBelieves Cup offered plenty of talking points.
The USWNT's results at the SheBelieves Cup couldn't have been better: three games and three wins. But the performances weren't as reassuring.
Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson scored, and the U.S. defeated Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday night to win the SheBelieves Cup for the fourth straight year.
Get real-time updates from the USWNT-Brazil match in ESPN's SheBelieves Cup live blog: analysis, reaction, highlights and more.
The USWNT finished chances where Japan couldn't, but it's clear the American midfield is still not ready for the World Cup.