United States National Soccer Team
Boxx appointed vice chair of US Soccer safety task force

Nov. 04, 2022 08:30 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Shannon Boxx, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and member of the 2015 World Cup championship team, was appointed Friday as a vice chair of the U.S....

FILE - USA Curling CEO Jeff Plush applauds a presentation by a member of the U.S. Wheelchair Curling Team prior to evening competition at the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials at Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb., Nov. 18, 2021. A majority of USA Curling's diversity task force has called for the removal of Plush as the national governing body’s CEO, accusing him of failing to act when confronted with allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct while serving as the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Curling CEO resigns in wake of soccer abuse investigation

By Eddie Pells And Jimmy Golen Oct. 28, 2022 07:55 PM EDT

France supporters wave flags during the Women Euro 2022 semifinal soccer match between Germany and France at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, England, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Women's final will cap Olympic soccer tournament in Paris

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 28, 2022 07:24 AM EDT

United States' players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match against Canada in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US women's team has new vibe, work to do before World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 25, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan, top, is congratulated after scoring her side's opening goal from the penalty spot against Canada during the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Roberto Martinez)
Canada vs USA 7/18/2022

Jul. 19, 2022 12:18 AM EDT

Canada's goalkeeper, Kailen Sheridan (1) blocks a shot by United States' Sophia Smith during the CONCACAF Women's Championship final soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US beats Canada for W Championship title, '24 Olympic berth

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 19, 2022 12:15 AM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan (13) and Mexico's Casandra Montero fight for the ball during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer match in Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, July 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico vs USA 7/11/2022

Jul. 17, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

La estadounidense Alex Morgan celebra después de anotar el segundo gol de su equipo ante Haití en el Campeonato Femenino de CONCACAF, el lunes 4 de julio de 2022, en Monterrey, México. (AP Foto/Fernando Llano)
Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role for US women

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 17, 2022 01:01 PM EDT

Malik Tillman loaned to Glasgow Rangers from Bayern Munich

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 08:56 PM EDT
Defender Malik Tillman was loaned to Scotland's Glasgow Rangers from Bayern Munich for the 2022-23 season. Rangers says the agreement with Bayern...

United States' Emily Sonnett, left, celebrates scoring her side's opening goal against Costa Rica during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer semifinal match in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Costa Rica vs USA 7/14/2022

Jul. 14, 2022 09:12 PM EDT

United States' Sophia Smith, center, reacts during a CONCACAF Women's Championship soccer semifinal match against Costa Rica in Monterrey, Mexico, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
US advances to W Championship final against Canada

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 14, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

FILE - Allyson Felix of the United States reacts after winning the gold medal in the final of the Women's 200m during the World Athletics Championships in Berlin, Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. Felix, retiring after the 2022 world championships in Eugene, Oregon, is looking forward to a much slower pace. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)
Allyson Felix reflects on footprints she's leaving on track

By Pat Graham Jul. 14, 2022 02:26 PM EDT

FILE - United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the United States and Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
ITF France 10A, Women Singles

Jul. 03, 2022 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - Megan Rapinoe waves to fans following the team's international friendly soccer match against Colombia, June 28, 2022, in Sandy, Utah. President Joe Biden will present the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, at the White House next week. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Colombia vs USA 6/28/2022

Jul. 03, 2022 03:28 PM EDT

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe, back, celebrates with midfielder Taylor Kornieck after Kornieck's goal against Colombia during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colombia vs USA 6/25/2022

Jul. 03, 2022 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the United States and Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
Rapinoe's role changing as US preps for World Cup qualifying

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 03, 2022 03:26 PM EDT

US men's soccer reach 1st Olympics since 2008 with U-20 win

By The Associated Press Jul. 01, 2022 10:59 PM EDT
The United States qualified for its first Olympic men's soccer tournament since 2008 when the Americans beat Honduras 3-0 at San Pedro Sula on Friday night in the...

Angel City FC forward Christen Press (23) and NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Caprice Dydasco (3) battle for the ball during the first half of an NWSL soccer match in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Angel City's Christen Press has torn ACL in right knee

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 13, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

FILE - Former members and members of the U.S. Women's National soccer team, from left, Briana Scurry, Margaret 'Midge' Purce, Kelley O'Hara, Julie Foudy, and Cindy Parlow Cone, President of U.S. Soccer, pose for a photo with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., before an event to celebrate Equal Pay Day and Women's History Month in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Washington. The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
ATP Challenger Roseto Degli Abruzzi 2, Italy Men Singles

May. 21, 2022 02:44 AM EDT

FILE - The United States' team celebrates with the trophy after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Soccer Federation agreed to landmark collective bargaining agreements with its men's and women's teams, equalizing compensation for the first time.The CBAs announced Wednesday, May 18, 2022, run through 2028. The USSF is the first national governing body to promise both sexes matching money. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
US women's soccer equal pay victory decades in the making

By Anne M. Peterson May. 21, 2022 02:43 AM EDT