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Smith, Sauerbrunn in USWNT squad for Colombia

Interim manager Twila Kilgore's USWNT roster for the upcoming friendlies with Colombia blends youth and experience as Becky Sauerbrunn returns from injury.

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USWNT hold top spot in pre-WC FIFA rankings

Holders United States will head into next month's Women's World Cup as the top-ranked team, with no changes in the top five in the latest FIFA rankings published on Friday.

Russo excited for England ahead of USWNT challenge (1:18)
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Spain women to receive equal bonuses

Spain's female players will receive the same bonuses as their male counterparts as part of a new agreement, the Spanish Football Federation said.

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Press: We can turn a tragedy into a revolution (1:48)
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On This Day: Alex Morgan defends celebrations against Thailand (2:28)
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Laughter Permitted Episode 13: Brandi Chastain and Kristine Lilly

The third bonus episode of Laughter Permitted for the Women's World Cup features soccer legends Brandi Chastain and Kristine Lilly, who are both two-time World Cup champions and two-time Olympic gold medalists. They are also former USWNT teammates and good friends of Julie's. Listen in to find out where Brandi's famous black bra from the 1999 World Cup final is and learn the truth about Julie's donut habit from Kristine Lilly.

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Laughter Permitted Episode 12: Crystal Dunn

In the second bonus episode for the Women's World Cup, Julie sits down with USWNT defender Crystal Dunn, who is playing in her first World Cup. The conversation centers on how, after being cut from the U.S. World Cup roster in 2015, Crystal battled back that same year to be named MVP of the NWSL. And she met her husband that year, too. In Most Pressing Questions, Crystal shares her favorite dance move, sings some of her go-to karaoke song and explains why she limits her coffee intake.

15-year-old female football player dreams of pro soccer (1:48)
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Morgan only USWNT player on World XI

United States international Alex Morgan and Netherlands star Lieke Martens were among the players chosen for the FIFPro Women's World XI