Trinity Rodman: My game in my words
Trinity Rodman has a particular magnetism about her, taking contradiction and finding harmony. She’s a world class talent but self-identifies as being in her “student era.” The 22-year-old is far …
US Women's national team
Emma Hayes struck balance between USWNT celebration and evaluation, winning the October window
Center back Naomi Girma stole the show in Louisville as the U.S. women’s national team wrapped up the international window with its third win. But the real story of that …
Reflecting on Alex Morgan’s career: The athlete, the fighter, the human
SAN DIEGO — Last week, I tossed out my plans to be in Washington D.C. for a different NWSL match and booked a last-minute flight to San Diego. I then …
USWNT won Olympic gold without Alex Morgan, but her impact extends beyond on-field wins
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article to reflect Alex Morgan’s retirement announcement on Sept. 5, 2024. The story was first published on Aug. 1, 2024. Alex …
Alex Morgan, USWNT and NWSL star, announces retirement from soccer, pregnant with second child
U.S. Women’s National Team and San Diego Wave forward Alex Morgan announced she will be retiring as she and her husband Servando Carrasco are expecting their second child. Morgan, 35, …
USA basketball stars, women’s sports and Snoop Dogg pins: 2024 Olympics collectibles winners
The Olympics are an event that can fuel growth in interest and popularity, not just for a given sport or individual athlete, but for an array of collectibles, as well. …
Emma Hayes inspired a USWNT turnaround – but expectations remain as high as ever
PARIS — The USWNT was on message all Olympics. Joy and belief. Trust and confidence. A fresh start under Emma Hayes. After winning gold on Saturday at Parc des Princes …
‘This team has gone through a lot’: How the USWNT overcame a year of change to win Olympic gold
PARIS — When the final whistle came, mercifully, Crystal Dunn collapsed forward onto her knees and pounded her fists into the grass. The bench emptied onto the field, the stadium …
USWNT coach Emma Hayes confident in Olympic line-up choices: ‘I’m paid to do this job’
PARIS — The U.S. women’s soccer team is through to the Olympic semifinals following its 1-0 extra-time victory against Japan at Parc des Princes thanks to Trinity Rodman’s left foot, …
USWNT is coming into its own under head coach Emma Hayes – but it’s just the beginning
MARSEILLE — To be in the mixed zone at Stade de Marseille following an Olympic soccer match is to witness an impromptu tap show. As each player enters the small …