U.S. Women's National Team

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, Africa, Oceania and Concacaf before heading to France.

2019 U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM SCHEDULE

COUNTDOWN TO THE CUP
Date	Opponent	Kickoff	Venue; City
Jan. 19	France	2:30 p.m. ET	Stade Océane; Le Havre, France
Jan. 22	Spain	2:30 p.m. ET	Estadio José Rico Perez; Alicante, Spain
Feb. 27	Japan – SheBelieves Cup	7 p.m. ET	Talen Energy Stadium; Chester, Pa.
March 2	England – SheBelieves Cup	3:30 p.m. CT	Nissan Stadium; Nashville, Tenn.
March 5	Brazil – SheBelieves Cup	8 p.m. ET	Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, Fla.
April 4	Australia	7 p.m. MT	Dick’s Sporting Goods Park; Commerce City, Colo.
April 7	Belgium	6 p.m. PT	Banc of California Stadium; Los Angeles, Calif.
May 12	South Africa – Send-Off Series, Presented by Volpi Foods	1:30 p.m. PT	Levi’s Stadium; Santa Clara, Calif.
May 16	New Zealand – Send-Off Series, Presented by Volpi Foods	7 p.m. CT	Busch Stadium; St. Louis, Mo.
May 26	Mexico – Send-Off Series, Presented by Volpi Foods	12 p.m. ET	Red Bull Arena; Harrison, N.J.
2019 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
June 11	Thailand - 2019 WWC	3 p.m. ET	Auguste Delaune Stadium; Reims, France
June 16	Chile – 2019 WWC	12 p.m. ET	Parc des Princes; Paris, France
June 20	Sweden – 2010 WWC	3 p.m. ET	Stade Océane; Le Havre, France

DID YOU KNOW...

New Zealand is coached by former Australia and USA head coach Tom Sermanni.
The Football Ferns recently won the Oceania Women’s Cup in dominating fashion, outscoring its opponents 43-0 over five games to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.
The USA most recently played New Zealand in a pair of friendlies in 2017, winning both games by 3-1 and 5-0 scores. Before then, the WNT beat the New Zealand, 2-0, in group play at the 2016 Olympics.
New Zealand was also the USA’s opponent at Busch Stadium during its preparation for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, winning 4-0 on a special afternoon in front of more than 35,000 fans as St. Louis native Lori Chalupny scored one of the goals.
The match will mark the 14th time the U.S. WNT has played at a baseball park, but it will be just its fourth game at a Major League Baseball venue.

COUNTDOWN TO THE CUP TICKETS
Tickets for USA vs. New Zealand and all eight domestic matches of Countdown to the Cup, go on sale to the public Thursday, Dec. 13 through ussoccer.com at 10 a.m. local time for that venue. Groups of 20 or more can order directly at ussoccer.com.

For all eight domestic matches of Countdown to the Cup, Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP packages that include a premium ticket, a custom-made official U.S. National Team jersey with name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other unique benefits) are also available exclusively through ussoccer.com.

Coaches Circle and Presidents Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Contact circles@ussoccer.org for more information. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode of Behind the Crest, Presented by Volpi Foods, we caught up with Jessica Malone, a U.S. Soccer Member and Fan Council representative who embraced the unique circumstance of the U.S. WNT & the U.S. MNT both playing in the United Kingdom in a span of three days to take a trip across the pond and show her support for both teams. Read more

WNT MNT Nov 21, 2018

Five Things to Know About the World Cup Draw

WNT Dec 7, 2018

The Ins & Outs of the 2019 WNT Schedule

WNT Dec 6, 2018

How the U.S. WNT Qualified for France 2019

WNT Nov 30, 2018

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

WNT Nov 30, 2018

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

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

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

2019 Road to France: By the Numbers

The U.S. Women’s National Team swept all five games at the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship to qualify for the 2019 Women’s World Cup and collect the 12th regional title in the team’s history. Here is a look at the USA’s World Cup Qualifying campaign: By the Numbers 0 Goals conceded throughout the tournament (5 games) 1 Number of U.S. hat tricks du Read more

WNT Oct 22, 2018

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.

2019 U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM SCHEDULE

COUNTDOWN TO THE CUP
Date	Opponent	Kickoff	Venue; City
Jan. 19	France	2:30 p.m. ET	Stade Océane; Le Havre, France
Jan. 22	Spain	2:30 p.m. ET	Estadio José Rico Perez; Alicante, Spain
Feb. 27	Japan – SheBelieves Cup	7 p.m. ET	Talen Energy Stadium; Chester, Pa.
March 2	England – SheBelieves Cup	3:30 p.m. CT	Nissan Stadium; Nashville, Tenn.
March 5	Brazil – SheBelieves Cup	8 p.m. ET	Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, Fla.
April 4	Australia	7 p.m. MT	Dick’s Sporting Goods Park; Commerce City, Colo.
April 7	Belgium	6 p.m. PT	Banc of California Stadium; Los Angeles, Calif.
May 12	South Africa – Send-Off Series, Presented by Volpi Foods	1:30 p.m. PT	Levi’s Stadium; Santa Clara, Calif.
May 16	New Zealand – Send-Off Series, Presented by Volpi Foods	7 p.m. CT	Busch Stadium; St. Louis, Mo.
May 26	Mexico – Send-Off Series, Presented by Volpi Foods	12 p.m. ET	Red Bull Arena; Harrison, N.J.
2019 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
June 11	Thailand - 2019 WWC	3 p.m. ET	Auguste Delaune Stadium; Reims, France
June 16	Chile – 2019 WWC	12 p.m. ET	Parc des Princes; Paris, France
June 20	Sweden – 2010 WWC	3 p.m. ET	Stade Océane; Le Havre, France

DID YOU KNOW...

New Zealand is coached by former Australia and USA head coach Tom Sermanni.
The Football Ferns recently won the Oceania Women’s Cup in dominating fashion, outscoring its opponents 43-0 over five games to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.
The USA most recently played New Zealand in a pair of friendlies in 2017, winning both games by 3-1 and 5-0 scores. Before then, the WNT beat the New Zealand, 2-0, in group play at the 2016 Olympics.
New Zealand was also the USA’s opponent at Busch Stadium during its preparation for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, winning 4-0 on a special afternoon in front of more than 35,000 fans as St. Louis native Lori Chalupny scored one of the goals.
The match will mark the 14th time the U.S. WNT has played at a baseball park, but it will be just its fourth game at a Major League Baseball venue.

WNT Dec 12, 2018

U.S. Soccer Fan Week Celebrates Supporters of the U.S. National Teams

MNT WNT Dec 10, 2018

Quote Sheet: Ellis and WNT Players Share Their Thoughts on USA's 2019 Women's World Cup Draw

WNT Dec 8, 2018

USA to Face Thailand, Chile and Sweden in Group F at 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France

WNT Dec 8, 2018

Alex Morgan Voted 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year

WNT U-20 WNT Dec 7, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

USA Claims 2018 Concacaf Women's Championship Title with 2-0 Defeat of Regional Rival Canada

FRISCO, Texas. (Oct. 17, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team finished a perfect 5-0-0 run and defeated Canada 2-0 in the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship title game on Wednesday night. It was the sixth regional title for the USA, which outscored opponents 26-0 in the tournament. Like in its previous four games, the USA found the opening goal inside the first 10 minutes of th Read more

WNT Oct 17, 2018

Lineup Notes: USA vs. Canada for the Concacaf Championship

USA vs. CANADA Date: Oct. 17, 2018 Venue: Toyota Stadium; Frisco, Texas Broadcast: FS2 & UDN Kickoff: 7 p.m. CT Starting XI vs. Canada: 1-Alyssa Naeher; 5-Kelley O’Hara, 7-Abby Dahlkemper, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 19-Crystal Dunn; 8-Julie Ertz, 16-Rose Lavelle, 9-Lindsey Horan; 17-Tobin Heath, 13-Alex Morgan (capt.), 15-Megan Rapinoe Substitutes Available: 2-Emily Sonnett, 3-Saman Read more

WNT Oct 17, 2018

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

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

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