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Diana Taurasi takes part in drills during a minicamp for the U.S women's national basketball team, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Diana Taurasi has sights set on playing at Paris Olympics

By Doug Feinberg Feb. 07, 2023 03:04 PM EST

Kyra Cooney-Cross, left, of Australia battles for the ball with Bianca St. Georges of Canada during the women's soccer friendly between Australia and Canada at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)
Canada vs Australia 9/2/2022

Sep. 03, 2022 03:52 AM EDT

Nichelle Prince, left, of Canada battles for the ball with Katrina Gorry of Australia during the women's soccer friendly between Australia and Canada at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)
Olympic champion Canada beats Australia in women's soccer

Sep. 03, 2022 03:50 AM 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

CONCACAF's W Championship to qualify 4 teams for World Cup

Feb. 14, 2022 07:51 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — CONCACAF's new W Championship tournament to determine four of the region's teams in the 2023 Women's World Cup will be held this July in Monterrey,...

Chelsea's Sam Kerr controls the ball during the women's Champions League group C soccer match between Chelsea and Servette, at Kingsmeadow, London, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
US women's team in Australia with 2023 World Cup in mind

By Dennis Passa Nov. 25, 2021 07:16 PM EST

United States' Carli Lloyd, right, celebrates scoring her side's 4th goal against Australia during the women's bronze medal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
US forward Carli Lloyd retiring after decorated career

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 16, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, greets Argentina's Angel Di Maria at the award ceremony after his team won 1-0 against Brazil in the Copa America final soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, July 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Every year could soon have World Cup on Infantino's travels

By Rob Harris Aug. 05, 2021 10:01 AM EDT

United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates scoring her side's second goal against Australia during the women's bronze medal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
US women earn bronze medal with 4-3 win over Australia

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 05, 2021 06:08 AM EDT

Australia's Sam Kerr (2) celebrates with her teammates after scoring her side's 2nd goal during a women's soccer match against New Zealand at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Australia faces US in bid for 1st women's soccer medal

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 04, 2021 06:48 AM EDT

United States' goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher leaves the field after being injured during a women's semifinal soccer match against Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
US goalkeeper Naeher out for the bronze medal match

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 03, 2021 07:29 AM EDT

United States' Carli Lloyd reacts after being defeated 1-0 by Canada during a women's semifinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan.. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
The US women will no doubt look different after the Olympics

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 03, 2021 05:09 AM EDT

Sweden's goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl (1) reacts as she celebrates with her teammates after stopping a penalty kick by Australia during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Lindahl's last? Sweden keeper seeks elusive Olympic title

By Rob Harris Aug. 03, 2021 05:01 AM EDT

United States' Crystal Dunn, left, and Canada's Ashley Lawrence battle for the ball during a women's semifinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Canada upsets US with 1-0 win in women's soccer

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 02, 2021 07:06 AM EDT

Sweden's players warm up before a women's semifinal soccer match against Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)during a women's semifinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Sweden vs Australia 8/2/2021

Aug. 02, 2021 06:51 AM EDT

United States' Christen Press, left, goes for the ball during a women's soccer match against Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Press says expect a different US team against Netherlands

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 29, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

School kids hold a U.S. flag as they wait a women's soccer match between United States and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Familiar foes: US, Netherlands ready for quarterfinal clash

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 29, 2021 06:18 AM EDT

Sweden's Anna Anvegard (19) celebrates after scoring on a header against New Zealand during a women's soccer match between New Zealand and Sweden at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Rifu, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Sweden wins again in Olympic soccer, New Zealand eliminated

Jul. 27, 2021 06:25 AM EDT

United States' Christen Press, left, is challenged by Australia's Ellie Carpenter during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
US advances to quarterfinals after 0-0 draw with Australia

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 27, 2021 06:05 AM EDT

Australia's goalkeeper Thomas Glover fails to stop a Spain's first goal by Mikel Oyarzabal during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Sapporo, Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Oyarzabal key for Spain at Olympics, just like at Euro 2020

Jul. 25, 2021 08:56 AM EDT