Alyssa Naeher
FILE - Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher dives for the ball during a win in penalty kicks against the OL Reign in an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium, July 18, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. After a heartbreaking exit from the Tokyo Olympics, Naeher is back with the U.S. women's national team. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Chicago Red Stars vs OL Reign 7/18/2020

Jan. 24, 2022 05:36 PM EST

FILE - Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher dives for the ball during a win in penalty kicks against the OL Reign in an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium, July 18, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. After a heartbreaking exit from the Tokyo Olympics, Naeher is back with the U.S. women's national team. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Naeher back with US team after recovering from injury

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 24, 2022 05:35 PM EST

United States' goalkeeper Adrianna Franch intercepts a shot challenged by Australia's Emily Van Egmond in the women's bronze medal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Kashima, Japon. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Thorns goalkeeper Franch traded to KC NWSL

Aug. 17, 2021 11:07 PM 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

United States' Margaret Steffens reaches for the ball during a preliminary round women's water polo match against South Africa at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Cherry and Norman face off in 400-meter final at Tokyo Games

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2021 12:03 PM 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

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

Canada's team poses for a group photo prior to a women's semifinal soccer match against United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Canada vs USA 8/2/2021

Aug. 02, 2021 04:07 AM EDT

Shin Jeahwan, of South Korea, performs on the vault during the men's artistic gymnastic qualifications at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Olympics Latest: Krajewski wins individual eventing gold

Aug. 01, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

United States' goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, center, reacts at the end of a women's soccer match against Sweden at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. Sweden won 3-0. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Alyssa Naeher is a steadying force in goal for the US

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 31, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

United States' players celebrate after defeating Netherlands in a penalty shootout during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Even with no fans, penalty pressure causes best to miss

By Rob Harris And Anne M. Peterson Jul. 31, 2021 04:30 AM EDT

United States' Abby Dahlkemper, left, and Netherlands' Lieke Martens fall while fighting for the ball during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Rapinoe converts and US gets past Netherlands on penalties

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 30, 2021 11:49 AM EDT

Netherlands' Vivianne Miedema, center, and United States' Lindsey Horan battle for the ball during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
USA vs Netherlands 7/30/2021

Jul. 30, 2021 07:49 AM EDT

Marie-Josee Ta Lou, of the Ivory Coast, wins a heat in the women's 100-meter run at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Fast day at pool, track on Day 7 of Tokyo Olympics

By Josh Dubow Jul. 30, 2021 04:38 AM EDT

United States' Tobin Heath reacts after losing 0-3 against Sweden during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Sweden stuns US 3-0 in women's soccer at Olympics

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 21, 2021 06:37 AM EDT

United States players warm up before a women's soccer match against Sweden at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
USA vs Sweden 7/21/2021

Jul. 21, 2021 04:57 AM EDT

United States' Samantha Mewis (3) celebrates her goal with her teammates during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Mexico, Thursday, July 1, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
US women shut out the noise in quest for 5th gold medal

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 20, 2021 05:43 AM EDT

U.S. forward Carli Lloyd (10) slides on the turf after scoring in the first minute against Jamaica during the first half of their 2021 WNT Summer Series soccer match, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Carli Lloyd makes U.S. soccer team for her 4th Olympics

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 23, 2021 08:50 AM EDT