Tag US Women's national team

Netflix’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Agreement Resembles a Pay-to-Play Model: Rueter
For years, American soccer has faced challenges in making elite programs affordable for families, largely due to the existing pay-to-play system. As this landscape continues to resist change, a new…

In a Chorus of Loud Voices, USWNT Captain Becky Sauerbrunn Mastered the Subtle Art of Leadership
Since 2019, and even prior, referring to the U.S. women’s national team as “Megan Rapinoe’s team” would have been backed by ample evidence both on and off the field. Her…

How the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup could help lessen disparity in player loading
The global union for professional soccer players, FIFPro, released a study Tuesday in combination with Football Benchmark on the state of the global women’s football calendar. Its research found a…

Becky Sauerbrunn, former USWNT captain and 2-time World Cup champion, retires from pro soccer
U.S. women’s national team and Portland Thorns defender Becky Sauerbrunn announced her retirement from professional soccer Tuesday, after a 16-year career that will end with 219 appearances for the national…

