“I can’t say any of the recent conversations, public conversations — whether it’s about wage issues or Zika virus — have filtered into the training environment or onto the pitch. Sometimes there’sside conversations that I have with players, or I’ll meet with the captains, just to keep open lines of communication. But in terms of […]
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U.S. women make case for Rio Olympics
The 2016 SheBelieves Cup wasn’t just about winning — which the USA did with three straight victories — it was about sorting out rosters for the Rio Olympics, where teams will only be able to carry18 players. With that in mind, the USA’s 2-1 win over Germany in Wednesday’s tournament finale was significant as Jill […]