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
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Nov 20, 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
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WNT
Nov 19, 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
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WNT
Nov 15, 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
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WNT
Nov 13, 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
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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
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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
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WNT
Nov 12, 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.
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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
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WNT
Nov 11, 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
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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
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WNT
Nov 8, 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
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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
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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
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WNT
Nov 8, 2018
BTC: As Year Ends, WNT Starts Road to World Cup
WNT
Nov 7, 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
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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-
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WNT
Nov 6, 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).
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WNT
Nov 5, 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
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WNT
Nov 19, 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
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WNT
Nov 15, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Oct 22, 2018
A Hall for All: American Soccer's Treasure Chest
Fame is too small a word. It does no justice to what happens here in the National Soccer Hall of Fame, or what’s enshrined in its new walls. The grand opening, on Oct. 21 with the induction of the Class of 2018, was more than fireworks and high-tech wizardry. It was more than the red blazers and speeches. It was surely more than fame. In the Hall that night was decency and integrity. Fratern
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WNT
Oct 22, 2018
Dr. Bob Contiguglia: "2002 Put Us on the Stage"
It’s easy to put things like soccer into perspective when you’ve dealt with life and death. “After being in critical care situations, you know to manage when the occasional crisis pops up and those around you are getting a little too excited,” said Doctor Bob Contiguglia – MD, U.S. Soccer President from 1998 to 2006 and one of the men responsible for helping the Ameri
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WNT
Oct 19, 2018
Tiffeny Milbrett: "In My Heart and in My Blood"
Growing up in Portland, Oregon, an eight-year-old Tiffeny Milbrett sat in front of the family TV and marveled at the amazing athletes – track and field stars and volleyball greats – who competed in the Summer Olympic Games.
In fact, she was so mesmerized by those Olympian feats that Milbrett not only fantasized about performing at the highest level possible, she made it a goal to compe
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WNT
Oct 18, 2018
Five Things to Know About Canada
The U.S. Women’s National Team will look to win its sixth Concacaf Women’s
Championship title when it takes on Canada on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. CT.
The broadcast will likely start on FS2 and then switch to FS1 depending on
the MLB Playoff game. The game will also be broadcast on UDN.
Ranked fifth in the world, Canada has an 8-3-0 record in 2018 with the only
losses coming to w
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WNT
Oct 16, 2018
Cindy Parlow Cone: "Like a Kid in a Candy Store"
Cindy Parlow Cone’s path to the National Soccer Hall of Fame started with a decision she made as a 16-year-old – to leave Germantown High School in Memphis a year early and enroll at the University of North Carolina.
“The whole reason behind going to UNC early was to try to make the 1996 Olympic team,” Parlow Cone recalled on the eve of her induction as part of the 2018 Nat
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WNT
Oct 16, 2018
Five Things to Know About the National Soccer Hall of Fame
A new, state-of-the-art National Soccer Hall of Fame opens its doors at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on the weekend of Oct 20-21, before opening to the public in November. Here are five things to know before you go.
The weekend of October 20-21, 2018 will see the doors thrown open on a brand new National Soccer Hall of Fame. On the site of Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas – home to Major
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WNT
Oct 15, 2018
JP Dellacamera: “Inform, Educate & Entertain”
Broadcasting isn’t shooting the breeze at your local bar. Commentary is not casual. Or passive. Just ask JP Dellacamera, an iconic voice of American soccer who’s spent the last 30 years preparing detailed gameday charts, knowing when to amp up the energy in his voice in accordance with events on the field and, crucially, when to let the game action speak for itself. “It’s a
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WNT
Oct 15, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Oct 17, 2018
Preview: USA Meets Canada in Title Match of 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship | Oct. 17 on FS1 at 8 p.m. ET
The U.S. Women’s National Team booked its spot at the 2019 FIFA Women’s
World Cup by
rolling past Jamaica 6-0 in the semifinal
of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship, and will now look to win its
sixth Concacaf Women’s Championship title when it takes on Canada on
Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET. The match broadcast will likely start on
FS2 and then switch to FS1 depe
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WNT
Oct 16, 2018
USA Qualifies for 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup with Big Win vs. Jamaica
FRISCO, Texas. (Oct. 14, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team booked its spot at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup by rolling past Jamaica 6-0 in the semifinal of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship. It will be the eighth consecutive World Cup appearance for the USA, which has appeared in each of the previous seven tournaments that have been contested and winning in 1991
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WNT
Oct 14, 2018
Lineup Notes: USA Faces Jamaica with 2019 World Cup Berth on the Line
USA vs. JAMAICA
Date:
Oct. 14, 2018
Venue:
Toyota Stadium; Frisco, Texas
Broadcast:
FS1 & UDN
Kickoff:
7 p.m. CT
Starting XI vs. Jamaica:
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, 15-Megan Rapinoe (capt.)
Substitutes Available: 2-Emily Sonnett, 3-
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Oct 14, 2018
WCQ Preview: USA Faces Jamaica with 2019 World Cup Berth on the Line | Sunday, Oct. 14 | 8 p.m. ET on FS1, UDN
The U.S. Women rolled through group play at the 2018 Concacaf Women’s
Championship with three dominating performances – a
6-0 victory vs. Mexico on Oct. 4
, a
5-0 win vs. Panama on Oct. 7
and a
7-0 win vs. Trinidad & Tobago
– to secure its semifinals berth. The USA will now face Jamaica – the
second-place finisher of Group B – on Sunday, Oct. 14 (7 p.m. CT;
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Oct 12, 2018
WNT Tops Group A After 7-0 Win vs. Trinidad & Tobago at 2018 Concacaf Women's Championship
CARY, N.C. (Oct. 10, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team concluded Group A play at the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship with a third consecutive dominating 7-0 victory against Trinidad & Tobago at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park on a rainy Wednesday night.
Almost the entire match was played inside T&T’s defensive third as they pulled 10 player
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Oct 10, 2018
Lineup Notes: USA Concludes Group A Play vs. T&T
USA vs. TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Date:
Oct. 10, 2018
Venue:
Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park; Cary, N.C.
Broadcast:
FS1 & UDN
Kickoff:
7:30 p.m. ET
Tonight’s Starting XI vs. Mexico:
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-M
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Oct 10, 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.
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Nov 12, 2018
BTC: As Year Ends, WNT Starts Road to World Cup
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Nov 7, 2018
The Journey: Crystal Dunn
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Oct 31, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sep 12, 2018
BTC: Christen Press Celebrates 100th Cap in Hometown of Los Angeles
On Aug. 31, 2018, in front of 23,544 fans at StubHub Center, just over 20 miles from where U.S. WNT forward Christen Press grew up, she was honored for earning her 100th cap. In this episode of Behind the Crest, Presented by Volpi, we get an inside look at the special night for Press as the U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Chile 3-0, with Press scoring the third goal and the team celebrating her pre-game for becoming the 37th woman in U.S. WNT history to reach the century mark.
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Sep 7, 2018
WNT Plays the BFFs Quiz
They say they’re friends… but are they really? We sat down U.S. Women’s National Team players Julie Ertz and Crystal Dunn; Samantha Mewis and Rose Lavelle; and Alex Morgan and Kelley O’Hara, and put their friendship knowledge to the test.
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Sep 3, 2018
BTC: U.S. Soccer’s High Performance Department is Maximizing the WNT On and Off the Field
In the last year-and-half, U.S. Soccer has invested in the organization and expansion of a high performance department which now includes 13 staff members for the WNT. The department is divided into three segments: medical, sports science and analysis. In this episode of Behind the Crest, Presented by Volpi, we hear from various members of the department, as well as U.S. WNT head coach Jill Ellis and midfielder Samantha Mewis, as they share how valuable these talented staff members are in the process of maximizing the performance of the U.S. WNT on and off the field.
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Sep 3, 2018
Garden Time with Alex and Kelley
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Sep 3, 2018
The Journey: Lindsey Horan
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Aug 21, 2018
BTC: U.S. WNT Wins 2018 Tournament of Nations
WNT
Aug 9, 2018
The Journey: Julie Ertz
WNT
Aug 7, 2018
