Bia Zaneratto‘s goal, from a brilliant buildup featuring the cleverest of touches, in Brazil’s 4-0 win over Panama indeed deserves views from every angle.
Mike Woitalla
Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards, he is the author of two books. He coaches and referees youth soccer, and is a "Soccer Without Borders" volunteer.
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Gino D'Ippolito (1935-2023): Legendary referee served many levels of soccer
Born in Colledimezzo, Italy, on March 4, 1935, Gino D’Ippolito emigrated as a teenager and began reffing in Yonkers, New York, in 1963. “I was playing in a game and I was unhappy with the referee’s performance,” he told Randy Vogt in a 2016 interview. “After the game, I told the referee how I felt […]
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United Soccer Coaches: Rob Herringer is new Director of Coaching Education
Rob Herringer is the new United Soccer Coaches’ Director of Coaching Education. Herringer, who grew up the Omaha area and recently served as director of Elkhorn SC/Elkhorn Athletic Association, will oversee United Soccer Coaches’ education content, courses, curriculums, coach educators and new course creation. He has been boys and girls head coach at Leavenworth (Kansas) […]
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The Philippines, laden with U.S. talent, aim to upset host New Zealand
The first-round of Group A games made Women’s World Cup history. For the host New Zealand, the 1-0 victory over Norway marked its first Women’s World Cup victory after going winless in 15 games during five previous tournament appearances. For the Philippines, the 2-0 loss to Switzerland marked their debut on women’s soccer’s biggest stage. […]
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Watch: Lynn Williams on soccer friendships
U.S. striker Lynn Williams fields questions about her most cherished aspect of being a pro soccer player, her arts and crafts ventures, and her “The Challenge” aspirations.
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Watch: Julie Ertz on traveling, motherhood and golfing
The U.S. veteran Julie Ertz fields questions on why she enjoys her defensive role on the field, having fun with her 10-month-old son Madden, seeing the world, and her new pastime sport of golf.
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Watch: Trinity Rodman delightfully explain her drawing acumen
U.S. striker Trinity Rodman reveals why art was her favorite school subject, names her new favorite pastime sport, and rates Fortnite skills.
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Watch: Kristie Mewis discuss her 'uncool' hobbies
The 32-year-old midfielder Kristie Mewis says her favorite ways to relax aren’t “cool.” She reveals that she’d enjoy being on “The Challenge” and which USWNT teammate she’d partner with on the show. She also does a Boston accent on demand.
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Watch: Kelley O'Hara on being open to a variety of adventures
The veteran U.S. defender Kelley O’Hara explains she’d come along to variety of adventures her friends may suggest, reveals why she once wanted to be a librarian, and describes how she stays comfortable while traveling.
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Watch: Savannah DeMelo on jobs she considered
The 27-year-old defender Savannah DeMelo, who earned her first U.S. cap in the team’s sendoff game earlier this month, was studying to be a nurse — majoring in in health and human sciences at USC — like her mother, Kimberly, before her soccer talent led to her being drafted by the NWSL’s Racing Louisville. DeMelo, […]