Emma Hayes’ side claimed a definitive 1-0 victory in front of 55,744 impassioned spectators in Fortaleza.
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Spain, France qualify for 2027 Women’s World Cup as England wait
World champions Spain and France booked their tickets to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday, but England missed out on automatic qualification despite beating Ukraine. Spain thumped Iceland 6-1 in Reykjavik with Vicky Lopez scoring twice. Edna Imade, Salma Paralluelo, Claudia Pina and Aitana Bonmati were also on target to seal first […]
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Emma Hayes welcomes another tough road test in Brazil
The U.S. women’s national team played 23 consecutive home games until they traveled to Brazil and lost, 2-1, last Saturday. “I keep leaning into the fact that we create too many perfect conditions,” said Coach Emma Hayes. “We’ve got to be tougher. We’ve got to be tougher in a lot of things, and we’ve got […]
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The Soccer America story
Like so many Americans, Clay Berling became hooked on soccer following the introduction of the pro game.
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USA-Brazil Women’s Friendly Player Ratings
The U.S. women’s national team came up short in a choppy slugfest against hosts Brazil in São Paulo.
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Spain thump England to close in on World Cup qualification
Alexia Putellas scored a brace as world champions Spain leapfrogged European champions England in Women’s World Cup qualifying with a 4-0 thrashing in Mallorca on Friday. Spain dominated from start to finish and now top the UEFA qualifying group A3 on a better head-to-head record over their great rivals. These two sides have met in […]
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Brazil trip has special meaning to Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson
The USWNT is on the road for the first time in 18 months, opening a two-game series against Brazil on Saturday in Sao Paulo. The trip has special meaning for Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson, part of the Triple Espresso with Trinity Rodman that led the USA to the gold-medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they combined to score […]
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Phallon Tullis-Joyce injured in … World Sevens Football
Jane Campbell has replaced Phallon Tullis-Joyce on the U.S. women’s national team roster for the two games against Brazil.
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NWSL: Tight race at the break
San Diego leads the NWSL at the league’s extended break. The Wave took advantage of the 2-2 tie between Portland and Utah in their top-of-the-table clash to move on top with 25 points when it won 2-0 at Chicago. The Thorns and Royals trail San Diego by a point while Washington, defending champion Gotham FC […]
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Lexington SC caps worst-to-first season with Gainbridge Super League title
Lexington SC won the 2026 Gainbridge Super League with a 3-1 victory over Carolina Ascent FC in the final before a sellout crowd of 7,715 fans at Lexington SC Stadium. Regan Steigleder — on Lexington SC’s league-leading 18th goal off a set piece — and Addie McCain scored in the first overtime period for Lexington […]