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WNT Behind the Lens: 2018 in Photos

In 2018, the U.S. WNT played 20 matches, held over 60 training sessions and participated in a slew of photo opportunities. I was fortunate to be on board for the entire journey and captured over 250,000 images. I’m pleased to share with you my favorite 15 from a year in which the team went unbeaten and won three tournaments. These images are a selection of moments - some action, some celebrations, some artistic, some historic - that span the year, and carry us forward into 2019. As always, see you on the sidelines!

- Brad Smith, U.S. WNT Photographer


January 2018
"Why I love January training camp in California. Sunsets and wide angles abound."

January 21, 2018
"Celebration pictures are always great, but even better when you’ve just won a game and then found out your husband will be playing in the Super Bowl."

February 28, 2018
"U.S. MNT legend Frankie Hejduk cracks up his daughter while she’s trying to interview Andi Sullivan on the field in Columbus, Ohio."

  
April 8, 2018
"There’s goal celebrations, and then there’s your 100th goal celebration."
June 11, 2018
"Matchday-1 training means shooting drills."

One of my favorite action photos of the year because it’s such a story-telling image. 
Not only does it have fantastic action, but as you look over Allie Long to the right you realize the ball is going in for a goal over the keeper. 
One of my favorite action photos of the year because it’s such a story-telling image. 
Not only does it have fantastic action, but as you look over Allie Long to the right you realize the ball is going in for a goal over the keeper. 
 Read more
WNT Dec 17, 2018
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 U.S. Soccer's 2018 Best of Awards will be determined via fan vote on social media from Dec. 17-21 on U.S. Soccer's Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts, all of which can be found @ussoccer. The awards, which have been presented since 2002, are designed to recognize the many outstanding performances by U.S. Soccer players and teams throughout the year. Each morning starting today through Read more
MNT WNT Dec 17, 2018
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New Zealand Confirmed as USA's Final Countdown to the Cup Opponent

New Zealand has been confirmed as the opponent for the U.S. Women’s National Team’s game on May 16 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.  The addition of New Zealand to the USA’s 2019 schedule means that eight of the 10 Countdown to the Cup opponents will be at the World Cup next summer and that the USA will play teams from all six FIFA Confederations: Europe, Asia, South America, Read more
WNT Dec 12, 2018

BTC: Final Draw in Paris Sets the Stage for 2019 World Cup

In this episode of Behind the Crest, Presented by Volpi Foods, we head to Paris, France, for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Draw, and catch up with U.S. WNT head coach Jill Ellis and forward Carli Lloyd, as the USA finds out its group stage opponents for next summer’s tournament. Read more
WNT Dec 12, 2018
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U.S. Soccer Fan Week Celebrates Supporters of the U.S. National Teams

CHICAGO (Dec. 10, 2018) – U.S. Soccer is proud to celebrate our passionate National Team fans with the second annual U.S. Soccer Fan Week. The week-long celebration showcases and thanks U.S. Soccer fans for their commitment and support of U.S. Soccer’s National Teams. This year’s Fan Week officially kicks off today with a free Open House Tour of the National Development Center in Read more
MNT WNT Dec 10, 2018
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Quote Sheet: Ellis and WNT Players Share Their Thoughts on USA's 2019 Women's World Cup Draw

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Jill Ellis On the USA’s Group F opponents: “It’s a good group in terms having three different teams, a European team, Asia and South America. In our opening game we have Thailand, who we’ve played once, and I like playing teams that we haven’t played a lot. Then obviously we have a familiar foe in Sweden. So, it’s a go Read more
WNT Dec 8, 2018
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USA to Face Thailand, Chile and Sweden in Group F at 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France

PARIS (Dec. 8, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team will face Thailand, Chile and Sweden in Group F at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, taking place from June 7-July 7 at nine venues in France. The Final Draw took place today at the Le Seine Musicale, a music and performance arts center in the suburbs of Paris. As the top-ranked team in the world, the USA was among the six seed Read more
WNT Dec 8, 2018
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Five Things to Know About the World Cup Draw

Next summer, the USA and 23 other countries will participate in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. One of the most important events prior to the World Cup is on Dec. 8 when all the teams learn their group stage opponents at the Final Draw which will be staged at Le Seine Musicale, a music and performing arts center in Paris. The entire show can be seen at 12 p.m. ET on FS2, Telemund Read more
WNT Dec 7, 2018
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Alex Morgan Voted 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year

CHICAGO (Dec. 7, 2018) – On the heels of a sensational goal scoring run this year, forward Alex Morgan has been voted the 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Defender Tierna Davidson, who debuted for the USA as a 19-year-old last January and started in her first nine caps, earned Young Female Player of the Year honors. This is the second U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year award fo Read more
WNT U-20 WNT Dec 7, 2018
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The Ins & Outs of the 2019 WNT Schedule

Did you hear? The U.S. Women’s National Team is embarking on a 10-game tour in 2019 leading up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France next summer!  Below are what you must know about the Countdown to the Cup. 2019 Schedule Facts Six of the USA’s nine confirmed pre-World Cup opponents in 2019 are in the top 12 of the current FIFA Women’s World Rank Read more
WNT Dec 6, 2018

2019 Schedule Set as “Countdown to the Cup” Takes WNT on 10-Game, 10-City Tour

U.S. Soccer has announced the complete list of games for the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2019 schedule leading into next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. Countdown to the Cup will run from January to May with the USA playing a total of 10 games – two in Europe followed by eight domestic – before departing for France in pursuit of another World Cup title. The sc Read more
WNT Dec 6, 2018

How the U.S. WNT Qualified for France 2019

Ahead of the Draw for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup which is set for Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 (coverage starts at 11:30 p.m. ET on FS2 and the FOX Sports App and at 11:55 a.m. ET on Telemundo and Universo,), we take a look back at how the U.S. WNT qualified for next summer’s premier showcase for women’s soccer. The U.S. Women’s National Team put on a dominant performance at Read more
WNT Nov 30, 2018

The U.S. WNT has Qualified to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup! Are YOU Going?

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Jamaica, 6-0 on Oct. 14, 2018, in the semifinal of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship to earn a berth to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France next summer.  The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cupwill mark the eighth consecutive World Cup appearance for the USA, which has participated in every World Cup that has been contested Read more
WNT Nov 30, 2018

Making the Case: Megan Rapinoe, 2018 Female Player of the Year

On Nov. 20, U.S. Soccer announced the five nominees for 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. This year's nominees are midfielders Julie Ertz and Lindsey Horan; and forwards Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. Today we conclude our “Making the Case” series with our fifth nominee, Megan Rapinoe. If 2017 was the year that brought us a post-ACL, fully-recovered Megan Ra Read more
WNT Nov 30, 2018

Making the Case: Alex Morgan, 2018 Female Player of the Year

On Nov. 20, U.S. Soccer announced the five nominees for 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. This year's nominees are midfielders Julie Ertz and Lindsey Horan; and forwards Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. In the fourth edition of our “Making the Case” series to highlight each of the candidates, we feature Alex Morgan. After closing out 2017 on a goal scoring rol Read more
WNT Nov 29, 2018

Making the Case: Lindsey Horan, 2018 Female Player of the Year

On Nov. 20, U.S. Soccer announced the five nominees for 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. This year's nominees are midfielders Julie Ertz and Lindsey Horan; and forwards Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. As we continue “Making the Case” for each of the candidates, today we feature Lindsey Horan. Named the 2018 NWSL MVP and to the NWSL Best XI for the Portland Read more
WNT Nov 28, 2018
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WNT Behind the Lens: 2018 in Photos

In 2018, the U.S. WNT played 20 matches, held over 60 training sessions and participated in a slew of photo opportunities. I was fortunate to be on board for the entire journey and captured over 250,000 images. I’m pleased to share with you my favorite 15 from a year in which the team went unbeaten and won three tournaments. These images are a selection of moments - some action, some celebrations, some artistic, some historic - that span the year, and carry us forward into 2019. As always, see you on the sidelines!

- Brad Smith, U.S. WNT Photographer


January 2018
"Why I love January training camp in California. Sunsets and wide angles abound."

January 21, 2018
"Celebration pictures are always great, but even better when you’ve just won a game and then found out your husband will be playing in the Super Bowl."

February 28, 2018
"U.S. MNT legend Frankie Hejduk cracks up his daughter while she’s trying to interview Andi Sullivan on the field in Columbus, Ohio."

  
April 8, 2018
"There’s goal celebrations, and then there’s your 100th goal celebration."
June 11, 2018
"Matchday-1 training means shooting drills."

One of my favorite action photos of the year because it’s such a story-telling image. 
Not only does it have fantastic action, but as you look over Allie Long to the right you realize the ball is going in for a goal over the keeper. 
One of my favorite action photos of the year because it’s such a story-telling image. 
Not only does it have fantastic action, but as you look over Allie Long to the right you realize the ball is going in for a goal over the keeper. 
 Read more
WNT Dec 17, 2018
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Five Things to Know About the World Cup Draw

Next summer, the USA and 23 other countries will participate in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. One of the most important events prior to the World Cup is on Dec. 8 when all the teams learn their group stage opponents at the Final Draw which will be staged at Le Seine Musicale, a music and performing arts center in Paris. The entire show can be seen at 12 p.m. ET on FS2, Telemund Read more
WNT Dec 7, 2018
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The Ins & Outs of the 2019 WNT Schedule

Did you hear? The U.S. Women’s National Team is embarking on a 10-game tour in 2019 leading up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France next summer!  Below are what you must know about the Countdown to the Cup. 2019 Schedule Facts Six of the USA’s nine confirmed pre-World Cup opponents in 2019 are in the top 12 of the current FIFA Women’s World Rank Read more
WNT Dec 6, 2018

How the U.S. WNT Qualified for France 2019

Ahead of the Draw for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup which is set for Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 (coverage starts at 11:30 p.m. ET on FS2 and the FOX Sports App and at 11:55 a.m. ET on Telemundo and Universo,), we take a look back at how the U.S. WNT qualified for next summer’s premier showcase for women’s soccer. The U.S. Women’s National Team put on a dominant performance at Read more
WNT Nov 30, 2018

The U.S. WNT has Qualified to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup! Are YOU Going?

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Jamaica, 6-0 on Oct. 14, 2018, in the semifinal of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship to earn a berth to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France next summer.  The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cupwill mark the eighth consecutive World Cup appearance for the USA, which has participated in every World Cup that has been contested Read more
WNT Nov 30, 2018

Making the Case: Megan Rapinoe, 2018 Female Player of the Year

On Nov. 20, U.S. Soccer announced the five nominees for 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. This year's nominees are midfielders Julie Ertz and Lindsey Horan; and forwards Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. Today we conclude our “Making the Case” series with our fifth nominee, Megan Rapinoe. If 2017 was the year that brought us a post-ACL, fully-recovered Megan Ra Read more
WNT Nov 30, 2018

Making the Case: Alex Morgan, 2018 Female Player of the Year

On Nov. 20, U.S. Soccer announced the five nominees for 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. This year's nominees are midfielders Julie Ertz and Lindsey Horan; and forwards Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. In the fourth edition of our “Making the Case” series to highlight each of the candidates, we feature Alex Morgan. After closing out 2017 on a goal scoring rol Read more
WNT Nov 29, 2018

Making the Case: Lindsey Horan, 2018 Female Player of the Year

On Nov. 20, U.S. Soccer announced the five nominees for 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. This year's nominees are midfielders Julie Ertz and Lindsey Horan; and forwards Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. As we continue “Making the Case” for each of the candidates, today we feature Lindsey Horan. Named the 2018 NWSL MVP and to the NWSL Best XI for the Portland Read more
WNT Nov 28, 2018

Making the Case: Tobin Heath, 2018 Female Player of the Year

On Nov. 20, U.S. Soccer announced the five nominees for 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. This year's nominees are midfielders Julie Ertz and Lindsey Horan; and forwards Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. Today, we continue “Making the Case” with Tobin Heath. U.S. Women’s National Team forward Tobin Heath has always been one of the USA’s most enterta Read more
WNT Nov 27, 2018

Making the Case: Julie Ertz, 2018 Female Player of the Year

On Nov. 20, U.S. Soccer announced the five nominees for 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. This year's nominees are midfielders Julie Ertz and Lindsey Horan; and forwards Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. Today, we begin “Making the Case” for each of the candidates, starting with Julie Ertz. 
 The reigning 2017 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, Julie Ertz Read more
WNT Nov 26, 2018

18 Numbers for the WNT in 2018

In a year that started with a training camp in Los Angeles followed by the first game of the schedule in San Diego and ended with a match in chilly Glasgow, Scotland, the U.S. Women’s National Team navigated 20 matches in 11 states and two countries to put together a year that will go down as one of the most successful in program history. Not only did the team achieve its most important g Read more
WNT Nov 19, 2018

Alex Morgan is Scoring Goals and That’s Good for Everyone (Except Those Playing Against Her)

Alex Morgan is in the business of scoring goals. And business is booming. In her last 26 games playing for the U.S. Women’s National Team, Morgan has scored 25 times. They’ve come in a multitude of ways – from the penalty spot, headers, blistering drives and breakaways. She’s scored game-winners and braces, against Japan on July 26 at the 2018 Tournament of Nations, she Read more
WNT Nov 13, 2018

Five Things to Know About Scotland

The U.S. Women’s National Team will wrap up its 2018 schedule against Scotland on Tuesday, Nov. 13 (2 p.m. ET on FS1, UDN) at The Simple Digital Arena in Glasgow. The USA has a 17-0-2 record in 2018 and will be playing to finish this year unbeaten. Here are Five Things to Know about Scotland: Scotland Women’s National Team Roster by Position: GOALKEEPERS (3): Lee Alexander (Glasgo Read more
WNT Nov 12, 2018
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PREVIEW: WNT Takes on Scotland in Final Match of 2018 | Tuesday | 2pm ET | FS1, UDN

The U.S. Women’s National Team will bring its 2018 schedule to a close with a match vs. Scotland, Presented by Volpi Foods, on Nov. 13 (2 p.m. ET on FS1 & UDN) at The Simple Digital Arena, the 8,000-seat home of Scottish Premier League side St. Mirren FC. The stadium is in Paisley, just outside of Glasgow. The U.S. Women defeated Portugal, 1-0, on Nov. 8 in the first of its two matches Read more
WNT Nov 11, 2018

WNT Earns 500th Win in Team History

With the 1-0 victory against Portugal on Thursday, Nov. 8, the USA Women’s National Team not only remains undefeated in 2018, but earned the historic 500th victory in program history. With an overall record of 500 wins, 65 ties and 74 losses since the team’s inception in 1985, the U.S. WNT is one of the most successful teams in American sports history. It would follow that the st Read more
WNT Nov 8, 2018

A Tradition of Success: U.S. WNT Goes for Historic 500th Win

Over the years, as women’s soccer has grown throughout the United States and the world, the U.S. Women’s National Team has become synonymous with winning. There have been many epic victories, and of course a few crushing losses, but through the past 33 years, the U.S. WNT has done something that is among the most difficult in sports: win consistently. It’s a tradition built Read more
WNT Nov 8, 2018

Five Things to Know About Portugal

The U.S. Women’s National Team will bring its 2018 schedule to a close with two matches in Europe, the first coming against Portugal on Nov. 8 in Lisbon (1 p.m. ET on ESPN2). The USA is coming off a successful run at the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship in which it went 5-0-0, qualified for the 2019 Women’s World Cup by rolling past Jamaica 6-0 in the semifinal and then def Read more
WNT Nov 6, 2018

PREVIEW: WNT Eyes 500th Win vs. Portugal in Lisbon | Thursday, Nov. 8 | 1 p.m. ET on ESPN2

The U.S. Women’s National Team will bring its 2018 schedule to a close with two matches in Europe, the first one coming against Portugal on Nov. 8 in Lisbon (1 p.m. ET on ESPN2) at Estadio António Coimbra da Mota, the 8,000-seat home to Second Division club G.D. Estoril Praia. The USA is coming off a successful run at the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship in which it went 5- Read more
WNT Nov 6, 2018

Finish Strong: U.S. WNT Ends 2018 with Two Matches in Europe

The U.S. Women’s National Team heads into its final stretch of 2018 carrying a 16-0-2 record, which includes wins against Denmark, Germany, England, Mexico (thrice), China PR (twice), Japan, Brazil, Chile (twice), Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica and Canada; and ties against Australia and France. The USA will close out the year with two games abroad, against Portugal on Nov. 8 (1 Read more
WNT Nov 3, 2018

Ellis Q&A: U.S. WNT Brings 2018 to a Close in Europe

U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis has named 24 players for an almost two-week trip to Europe that will end the USA’s 2018 schedule with matches in two historic capitals, against Portugal in Lisbon and Scotland in Glasgow. Ahead of the challenging tour, Ellis spoke about her goals for the trip, bringing a larger roster overseas and continuing the work to end a remarkably Read more
WNT Oct 26, 2018

21 NWSL Players Complete First Module of U.S. Soccer C License

Thanks to a partnership between U.S. Soccer, Utah Royals FC, NWSL and U.S. Soccer Development Fund donors, 21 NWSL players took their first step towards gaining their U.S. Soccer C License. The C License is the first professional coaching step along the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Pathway. Players representing all nine NWSL clubs took part in the first phase of the course from Sept. 30-Oct. 7. Read more
WNT Oct 23, 2018
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 U.S. Soccer's 2018 Best of Awards will be determined via fan vote on social media from Dec. 17-21 on U.S. Soccer's Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts, all of which can be found @ussoccer. The awards, which have been presented since 2002, are designed to recognize the many outstanding performances by U.S. Soccer players and teams throughout the year. Each morning starting today through Read more
MNT WNT Dec 17, 2018
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New Zealand Confirmed as USA's Final Countdown to the Cup Opponent

New Zealand has been confirmed as the opponent for the U.S. Women’s National Team’s game on May 16 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.  The addition of New Zealand to the USA’s 2019 schedule means that eight of the 10 Countdown to the Cup opponents will be at the World Cup next summer and that the USA will play teams from all six FIFA Confederations: Europe, Asia, South America, Read more
WNT Dec 12, 2018
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U.S. Soccer Fan Week Celebrates Supporters of the U.S. National Teams

CHICAGO (Dec. 10, 2018) – U.S. Soccer is proud to celebrate our passionate National Team fans with the second annual U.S. Soccer Fan Week. The week-long celebration showcases and thanks U.S. Soccer fans for their commitment and support of U.S. Soccer’s National Teams. This year’s Fan Week officially kicks off today with a free Open House Tour of the National Development Center in Read more
MNT WNT Dec 10, 2018
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Quote Sheet: Ellis and WNT Players Share Their Thoughts on USA's 2019 Women's World Cup Draw

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Jill Ellis On the USA’s Group F opponents: “It’s a good group in terms having three different teams, a European team, Asia and South America. In our opening game we have Thailand, who we’ve played once, and I like playing teams that we haven’t played a lot. Then obviously we have a familiar foe in Sweden. So, it’s a go Read more
WNT Dec 8, 2018
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USA to Face Thailand, Chile and Sweden in Group F at 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France

PARIS (Dec. 8, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team will face Thailand, Chile and Sweden in Group F at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, taking place from June 7-July 7 at nine venues in France. The Final Draw took place today at the Le Seine Musicale, a music and performance arts center in the suburbs of Paris. As the top-ranked team in the world, the USA was among the six seed Read more
WNT Dec 8, 2018
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Alex Morgan Voted 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year

CHICAGO (Dec. 7, 2018) – On the heels of a sensational goal scoring run this year, forward Alex Morgan has been voted the 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Defender Tierna Davidson, who debuted for the USA as a 19-year-old last January and started in her first nine caps, earned Young Female Player of the Year honors. This is the second U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year award fo Read more
WNT U-20 WNT Dec 7, 2018

2019 Schedule Set as “Countdown to the Cup” Takes WNT on 10-Game, 10-City Tour

U.S. Soccer has announced the complete list of games for the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2019 schedule leading into next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. Countdown to the Cup will run from January to May with the USA playing a total of 10 games – two in Europe followed by eight domestic – before departing for France in pursuit of another World Cup title. The sc Read more
WNT Dec 6, 2018

Nominees Set for 2018 U.S. Soccer Male and Female Player of the Year Awards

CHICAGO (Nov. 20, 2018) – U.S. Soccer has announced the five nominees for the 2018 U.S. Soccer Male and Female Player of the Year awards. This year’s field features midfielders Julie Ertz and Lindsey Horan, and forwards Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe for the WNT. Midfielders Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and Wil Trapp, defender Matt Miazga and goalkeeper Zack Steffen are the Read more
MNT WNT Nov 20, 2018
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WNT Downs World Cup-Bound Scotland 1-0 via Alex Morgan Goal to Finish Unbeaten 2018

PAISLEY, Scotland (Nov. 13, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team completed an unbeaten 2018 after shutting out a gritty Scotland side, 1-0, on Tuesday night at The Simple Digital Arena. Alex Morgan’s goal in the 39th minute ultimately separated the sides. The USA had the lion's share of possession throughout the match, as Scotland dropped 11 players inside its own half for mos Read more
WNT Nov 13, 2018
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Lineup Notes: USA Finishes 2018 vs. Scotland in Glasgow

USA vs. SCOTLAND Date: Nov. 13, 2018 Venue: The Simple Digital Arena; Glasgow, Scotland Broadcast: FS1, UDN  Kickoff: 2 p.m. ET Starting XI vs. Scotland: 24-Ashlyn Harris; 2-Emily Sonnett, 7-Abby Dahlkemper, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 25-Emily Fox; 8-Julie Ertz, 16-Rose Lavelle, 19-Crystal Dunn; 11-Mallory Pugh, 10-Carli Lloyd (capt.), 13-Alex Morgan Subs: 3-Samantha Mewis, 6-Andi Sullivan, 1 Read more
WNT Nov 13, 2018
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U.S. WNT to Open 2019 in Europe Against World Cup host France on Jan. 19

The U.S. Women’s National Team will open its 2019 schedule in the country where it hopes to find success during the summer, taking on 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup host France on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Stade Océane in Le Havre (8:30 p.m. local / 2:30 p.m. ET on FS1 and the Fox Sports App).   France is currently fourth in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings and is one of Read more
WNT Nov 9, 2018
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WNT Wins 500th Game in Program History with 1-0 Shutout of Portugal in Lisbon

LISBON, Portugal (Nov. 8, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team won its 500th game in program history by defeating an organized and physical Portugal side, 1-0, to move its record to 17-0-2 on the year. Forward Jessica McDonald scored the game’s lone goal near the end of the first half, her first for the USA. The USA had most of the possession throughout the match, but Portugal Read more
WNT Nov 8, 2018

Lineup Notes: USA Takes on Portugal in Lisbon

USA vs. PORTUGAL Date: Nov. 8, 2018 Venue: Estadio António Coimbra da Mota; Estoril, Portugal Broadcast: ESPN2 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET Starting XI vs. Portugal: 1-Alyssa Naeher; 25-Emily Fox, 7-Abby Dahlkemper, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 19-Crystal Dunn; 6-Andi Sullivan, 16-Rose Lavelle, 9-Lindsey Horan; 11-Mallory Pugh, 21-Jessica McDonald, 15-Megan Rapinoe (capt.) Substitutes Available: 2-E Read more
WNT Nov 8, 2018

Gallery: WNT Trains for Final 2018 Friendlies

The U.S. WNT trained in Portugal ahead of two November matches across the pond. The first comes on Nov. 8 vs. Portugal (1 p.m. ET; ESPN2) before the team heads up to Glasgow for its final match of 2018 against Scotland on Nov. 13 (2 p.m. ET; FS1, UDN).  Read more
WNT Nov 5, 2018

24 Players Called for WNT November Friendlies in Portugal and Scotland

U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis has named a 24-player roster for a two-game European tour that will see the USA travel to face Portugal in Lisbon on Nov. 8 (1 p.m. ET on ESPN2) and Scotland in Paisley on Nov. 13 (2 p.m. ET on FS1 & UDN) to wrap up its 2018 schedule. Ellis and her staff will name 18 players to the gameday roster for each match. READ: Jill Read more
WNT Oct 26, 2018

USA Defender Kelley O'Hara Undergoes Ankle Surgery

CHICAGO (Oct. 23, 2018) – U.S. Women’s National Team defender Kelley O’Hara has undergone an arthroscopic ankle procedure to remove loose bodies in her right ankle. The surgery was performed this morning in Atlanta and she will be sidelined for 8-12 weeks. O’Hara, who has 112 caps for the USA, started four games at the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship while playing Read more
WNT Oct 23, 2018

WNT Will Travel to Europe in November to Play Portugal and Scotland

CHICAGO (Oct. 23, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team will go abroad in November to finish its 2018 schedule with matches against Portugal on Nov. 8 in Lisbon (1 p.m. ET on ESPN2) and against Scotland on Nov. 13 in Glasgow (2 p.m. ET on FS1 & UDN). These will be the first away games for the U.S. Women this year and the first trip to Europe since the summer of 2017 when the USA Read more
WNT Oct 23, 2018

Induction Weekend Enshrines 2018 Class at Home of New National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas

FRISCO, TEXAS (Oct. 20, 2018) – American Soccer Stars Brad Friedel, Tiffeny Milbrett and Cindy Parlow Cone as well as former U.S. Soccer President Dr. Bob Contiguglia were enshrined today as the 2018 Class in the new National Soccer Hall of Fame. MLS Commissioner Don Garber, a member of the 2016 HoF Class was also inducted, while legendary commentator JP Dellacamera was also honored with the Read more
MNT WNT Oct 20, 2018
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BTC: Final Draw in Paris Sets the Stage for 2019 World Cup

In this episode of Behind the Crest, Presented by Volpi Foods, we head to Paris, France, for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Draw, and catch up with U.S. WNT head coach Jill Ellis and forward Carli Lloyd, as the USA finds out its group stage opponents for next summer’s tournament. Read more
WNT Dec 12, 2018

BTC: At Home & Abroad, Jessica Malone Takes Her True Colors to the UK

WNT MNT Nov 21, 2018

BTC: WNT Downs Portugal to Earn 500th Win in Program History

In this episode of Behind the Crest, Presented by Volpi Foods, U.S. WNT players share their thoughts on the winning culture of the U.S. WNT program before and after win No. 500. The U.S. Women played their first game in 1985. Read more
WNT Nov 12, 2018

BTC: As Year Ends, WNT Starts Road to World Cup

In this episode of Behind the Crest, Presented by Volpi Foods, the U.S. WNT’s last event of 2018 has brought the team to Portugal, where it began training camp with some physical testing that will help High Performance Coach Dawn Scott set a foundation for the players to hit the ground running in January on the road the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France. Read more
WNT Nov 7, 2018

The Journey: Crystal Dunn

The Journey is an original U.S. Soccer series that follows U.S. Women’s National Team players on and off the field as they work toward earning a spot at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. In this episode of The Journey, Sponsored by Motrin, we meet up with Crystal Dunn in North Carolina, a state that holds a special place in her heart and in her soccer career. She worked through a setback four years ago when she was the last player cut from the Women's World Cup Team and responded with an MVP season in the NWSL. After a year playing abroad in England, she returned to the USA - and North Carolina - with a new attitude and new goals, setting her sights on a trip to France. Read more
WNT Oct 31, 2018

BTC: “You’ve Got to Earn It” – USA Qualifies for 2019 WWC and Wins 2018 Concacaf Title

The U.S. Women’s National Team not only got the job done in Frisco, Texas, but did it in style, rolling through group play and qualifying for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup by winning its semifinal match against Jamaica. The USA then won the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship by downing Canada in a tough title match. In this episode of Behind the Crest, Presented by Volpi Foods, U.S. WNT head coach Jill Ellis credits her players, her staff and the group of scouts in coming together to accomplish collective success. Read more
WNT Oct 22, 2018

The Journey: Ashlyn Harris

The Journey is an original U.S. Soccer series that follows U.S. Women’s National Team players on and off the field as they work toward earning a spot at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. In this episode of The Journey, Sponsored by Motrin, we take a trip down memory lane with Ashlyn Harris - who as a 16-year-old started for the USA in goal at the inaugural 2002 U-19 WWC - and Mr. George Soper, one of the people who has always believed in her, even since her humble beginnings at Satellite Beach High in Florida. Read more
WNT Oct 19, 2018

U.S. WNT Travels to Texas Ahead of World Cup Qualifying Semifinal

The U.S. Women’s National Team wrapped up Group A play in North Carolina with three dominant performances to qualify for the crucial knockout round. In this episode of Behind the Crest, Presented by Volpi Foods, the team gets on the road and looks ahead to the upcoming semifinal match vs. Jamaica in Frisco, Texas on Oct. 14, where the winner of the game will earn an automatic berth to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Read more
WNT Oct 14, 2018

The Journey: Abby Dahlkemper

The Journey is an original U.S. Soccer series that follows U.S. Women’s National Team players on and off the field as they work toward earning a spot at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. In this episode of The Journey, Sponsored by Motrin, U.S. WNT defender Abby Dahlkemper shares insight about her path to becoming more comfortable in the elite National Team environment. She gives credit to fellow UCLA alum and NC Courage teammate Samantha Mewis, who has been at her side for eight years, in helping her grow as a person and player as she pursues her dreams of helping the USA qualify for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Read more
WNT Oct 5, 2018

U.S. WNT Poised and Prepared World Cup Qualifying Kickoff

The U.S. WNT has spent almost a week in The Triangle preparing intensely for the 2018 Concacaf Women's Championship being held in Cary, N.C. that will send three countries to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Veteran Tobin Heath has been through this before, and knows as well as anyone the importance of preparation and performance in each game. Read more
WNT Oct 3, 2018

The Journey: Carli Lloyd

Women’s National Team players on and off the field as they work toward earning a spot at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. In this episode of The Journey, Sponsored by Motrin, we head to New Jersey, home state of U.S. WNT midfielder and two-time FIFA Player of the Year Carli Lloyd. She began her soccer journey in the Garden State and now, finally, has returned home as she enters the stretch run of an historic and spectacular career, allowing her to cherish the opportunity to spend quality time with her husband and the people she loves and in the state that she loves. Read more
WNT Sep 12, 2018

BTC: Christen Press Celebrates 100th Cap in Hometown of Los Angeles

WNT Sep 7, 2018

WNT Plays the BFFs Quiz

WNT Sep 3, 2018

BTC: U.S. Soccer’s High Performance Department is Maximizing the WNT On and Off the Field

WNT Sep 3, 2018

Garden Time with Alex and Kelley

WNT Sep 3, 2018

The Journey: Lindsey Horan

WNT Aug 21, 2018

BTC: U.S. WNT Wins 2018 Tournament of Nations

WNT Aug 9, 2018
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