Q&A with U.S. WNT Head Coach Jill Ellis
In advance of the USA’s two April friendlies matches – on April 4 against
Australia in Commerce City, Colo., and on April 7 against Belgium in Los
Angeles – U.S. WNT head coach Jill Ellis spoke with ussoccer.com about the
opponents, roster selections and the games.
On her goals for the April friendlies and their potential
impact on World Cup roster selection:
“Right
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WNT
Mar 21, 2019
24 Players Called for WNT Friendlies vs. Australia and Belgium in Denver & LA
U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis has named the 24-player
training camp roster for the USA’s two April friendlies, against Australia
on April 4 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. (7 p.m. MT
on FS1) and against Belgium on April 7 at Banc of California Stadium in Los
Angeles (6 p.m. PT on ESPN2).
READ: WNT Head Coach Jill Ellis&rs
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WNT
Mar 21, 2019
2019 National Soccer Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
CHICAGO (March 20, 2019) - Ballots have been finalized for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2019 elections. Voting has begun and runs through Monday, April 1 for the Player, Veteran Player and Builder categories. The results of the voting will be announced at a later date.
Players in their first year of eligibility include Shannon Boxx, Edson Buddle, Rachel Van Hollebeke, Lori Chalupny,
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MNT
WNT
Mar 20, 2019
2019 FIFA WWC: Five Things to Know About the USA's Group F
On December 8, 2018, at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Official Draw in
Paris, the U.S. Women’s National Team was drawn into Group F alongside
Thailand, Chile and Sweden.
With the World Cup less than three months away, and the USA’s first group
match on June 11 coming into focus, here are five things to know about the
USA’s group stage in France.
Good to See You Again
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WNT
Mar 14, 2019
New 2019 U.S. WNT Kits Nod to the Team's Championship Past and American Spirit
Members of the U.S. Women's National Team joined with more than 28 of the world’s top female footballers and Nike in Paris to unveil their National Team Collection for this summer’s FIFA Women's World Cup.
The USA will compete in France wearing a new collection and a set of kits that channel the energy of the 1999 team and all its championship glory. For the all-white home
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WNT
Mar 11, 2019
2019 SheBelieves Summit, Presented by Deloitte | 9am ET
Watch the 2019 SheBelieves Summit, Presented by Deloitte, live from Nike's New York City headquarters on Saturday, March 9 beginning at 9 a.m. ET.
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WNT
Mar 9, 2019
WNT Closes Out 2019 SheBelieves Cup with 1-0 Victory Against Brazil
TAMPA, Fla. (March 5, 2019) – The U.S. Women’s National Team closed out the 2019 SheBelieves Cup and its fifth game of the year with a 1-0 win against Brazil in front of a Tampa-record crowd of 14,009 at Raymond James Stadium. The U.S. has five domestic matches remaining before the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup; two coming in April and three in May.
England won the 2019 SheBelieves
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WNT
Mar 5, 2019
Lineup Notes: USA vs. Brazil Wrap Up 2019 SheBelieves Cup in Tampa
USA vs. Brazil
Date:
March 5, 2019
Venue: Raymond James Stadium
Broadcast: FS1
Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
Starting XI vs. Brazil:
24-Ashlyn Harris; 5-Kelley O’Hara, 7-Abby Dahlkemper, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn,
19-Crystal Dunn; 8-Julie Ertz, 3-Samantha Mewis, 11-Mallory Pugh; 17-Tobin
Heath, 13-Alex Morgan (capt.), 15-Megan Rapinoe
Subs: 1-Alyssa Naeher, 2-Emily Sonnett, 6-Andi Sullivan, 10-C
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WNT
Mar 5, 2019
U.S. Soccer Joins IF/THEN Initiative to Promote Women in STEM
CHICAGO (March 5, 2019) – U.S. Soccer announced today that it will partner with IF/THEN, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies supporting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
IF/THEN, built on the mantra that “if we support a woman in STEM, then she can change the world,” seeks to advance women in STEM by empowering current innovators and inspiri
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WNT
Mar 5, 2019
England Claims 2019 SheBelieves Cup Crown with 3-0 Win vs. Japan
TAMPA, Fla. (March 5, 2019) – The England Women’s National Team captured the 2019 SheBelieves Cup title with a 3-0 win against Japan at Raymond James Stadium.
England took the drama out of the match, and the tournament, by scoring three times inside the opening 30 minutes and then cruised to the victory despite a better second half by Japan, which fired 13 shots after the break and had
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WNT
Mar 5, 2019
WNT Kicks Off Partnership with Secret Deodorant
CHICAGO (March 4, 2019) – The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has agreed a partnership with Secret Deodorant that will span 2019. An extension of Secret’s new “All Strength, No Sweat” campaign, which honors barrier-breaking women who boldly pursue their passions without “sweating” the obstacles in their path, this partnership celebrates the strength, per
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WNT
Mar 4, 2019
2019 SheBelieves Cup: Five Things to Know About Brazil
After a pair of 2-2 draws, vs. Japan on Feb. 27 and England on March 2, the
U.S. WNT will need some help to win the 2019 SheBelieves Cup. The USA has
two points from the two draws and sits third in the standings behind
first-place Japan and second-place England. Up next is a matchup vs. Brazil
on March 5 (8 p.m. ET; FS1) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Here are
five things to know about Brazil.
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WNT
Mar 4, 2019
PREVIEW: USA to Close Out 2019 SheBelieves Cup vs. Brazil in Tampa | Tuesday, March 5 | 8 p.m. ET on FS1
The USA opened the 2019 SheBelieves Cup with
a 2-2 draw with Japan
on Feb. 27 in Chester, Pa. followed by a
2-2 draw with England
on March 2 in Nashville, Tenn., and now will need a victory against Brazil
on March 5 in Tampa, Fla. (8 p.m. ET on FS1) combined with a draw between
England and Japan in the first game of the night (5:15 p.m. ET on
ussoccer.com) in order to win the tournament.
2
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WNT
Mar 4, 2019
How the U.S. WNT Can Win the 2019 SheBelieves Cup
After a pair of 2-2 draws, vs.
Japan on Feb. 27
and
England on March 2
, the U.S. WNT will need some help to win the 2019 SheBelieves Cup. The USA
has two points from the two draws and sits third in the standings behind
first-place Japan and second-place England.
Japan drew its first game of the tournament vs. the USA, 2-2, and then
defeated Brazil, 3-1, and heads into the final match day o
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WNT
Mar 3, 2019
USA Draws England 2-2 in Second 2019 SheBelieves Cup Match
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2019) – The U.S. Women’s National Team fought to a second consecutive 2-2 draw, this time against England in front of 22,125 fans on Saturday afternoon in the second game of Matchday 2 at the 2019 SheBelieves Cup.
In a match between two of the world’s best teams, the USA had the upper hand for most of the game, creating far more danger inside the attack
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WNT
Mar 2, 2019
Lineup Notes: USA Takes on England in Nashville
USA vs. England
Date:
March 2, 2019
Venue: Nissan Stadium
Broadcast: FOX
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. CT
In connection with the SheBelieves theme, the U.S. Women's National Team
will wear the names of iconic and influential women on the back of their
Nike jerseys when the USA faces England in the team's second game of the
2019 SheBelieves Cup.
Each member of the U.S. WNT – a
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WNT
Mar 2, 2019
2019 SheBelieves Hero: Mckenna Woodhead
WNT
Mar 2, 2019
Late Strikes Lift Japan to 3-1 Win vs. Brazil at 2019 SheBelieves Cup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2019) – Japan defeated Brazil 3-1 in the second match for both teams at the 2019 SheBelieves Cup.
Japan opened scoring in the 44th minute after Emi Nakajima latched onto a lofted pass outside the penalty area. Nakajima played a short pass forward to Yuka Momiki, whose left-footed chip sailed perfectly over Brazilian goalkeeper Aline for the opener. It was Momiki&rs
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WNT
Mar 2, 2019
2019 SheBelieves Cup: Five Things to Know About England
The USA and England have met 15 times spanning back to 1985 and what was the third match for the USA. Fast forward to the modern era, and the last
four meetings between the two have resulted in 1-0 games with three wins
for the USA and one for England.
Here are five things to know about the Lionesses:
England Women’s National Team Roster by Position
GOALKEEPERS (3):
1-Karen Bardsley (Ma
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WNT
Mar 1, 2019
Q&A with U.S. WNT Head Coach Jill Ellis
In advance of the USA’s two April friendlies matches – on April 4 against
Australia in Commerce City, Colo., and on April 7 against Belgium in Los
Angeles – U.S. WNT head coach Jill Ellis spoke with ussoccer.com about the
opponents, roster selections and the games.
On her goals for the April friendlies and their potential
impact on World Cup roster selection:
“Right
Read more
WNT
Mar 21, 2019
2019 FIFA WWC: Five Things to Know About the USA's Group F
On December 8, 2018, at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Official Draw in
Paris, the U.S. Women’s National Team was drawn into Group F alongside
Thailand, Chile and Sweden.
With the World Cup less than three months away, and the USA’s first group
match on June 11 coming into focus, here are five things to know about the
USA’s group stage in France.
Good to See You Again
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WNT
Mar 14, 2019
2019 SheBelieves Summit, Presented by Deloitte | 9am ET
Watch the 2019 SheBelieves Summit, Presented by Deloitte, live from Nike's New York City headquarters on Saturday, March 9 beginning at 9 a.m. ET.
Read more
WNT
Mar 9, 2019
2019 SheBelieves Cup: Five Things to Know About Brazil
After a pair of 2-2 draws, vs. Japan on Feb. 27 and England on March 2, the
U.S. WNT will need some help to win the 2019 SheBelieves Cup. The USA has
two points from the two draws and sits third in the standings behind
first-place Japan and second-place England. Up next is a matchup vs. Brazil
on March 5 (8 p.m. ET; FS1) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Here are
five things to know about Brazil.
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WNT
Mar 4, 2019
PREVIEW: USA to Close Out 2019 SheBelieves Cup vs. Brazil in Tampa | Tuesday, March 5 | 8 p.m. ET on FS1
The USA opened the 2019 SheBelieves Cup with
a 2-2 draw with Japan
on Feb. 27 in Chester, Pa. followed by a
2-2 draw with England
on March 2 in Nashville, Tenn., and now will need a victory against Brazil
on March 5 in Tampa, Fla. (8 p.m. ET on FS1) combined with a draw between
England and Japan in the first game of the night (5:15 p.m. ET on
ussoccer.com) in order to win the tournament.
2
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WNT
Mar 4, 2019
How the U.S. WNT Can Win the 2019 SheBelieves Cup
After a pair of 2-2 draws, vs.
Japan on Feb. 27
and
England on March 2
, the U.S. WNT will need some help to win the 2019 SheBelieves Cup. The USA
has two points from the two draws and sits third in the standings behind
first-place Japan and second-place England.
Japan drew its first game of the tournament vs. the USA, 2-2, and then
defeated Brazil, 3-1, and heads into the final match day o
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WNT
Mar 3, 2019
2019 SheBelieves Cup: Five Things to Know About England
The USA and England have met 15 times spanning back to 1985 and what was the third match for the USA. Fast forward to the modern era, and the last
four meetings between the two have resulted in 1-0 games with three wins
for the USA and one for England.
Here are five things to know about the Lionesses:
England Women’s National Team Roster by Position
GOALKEEPERS (3):
1-Karen Bardsley (Ma
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WNT
Mar 1, 2019
WNT Honors Inspirational Women with Names on Back of Jerseys at SheBelieves Cup
In celebration of the SheBelieves spirit, the
U.S. Women’s National Team will honor powerful, influential, iconic and
inspirational women during the SheBelieves Cup match on March 2 vs. England
in Nashville, Tennessee.
Each member of the U.S. WNT selected the name of a
woman who has inspired them and will wear that name on the back of their
jersey. The choices ranged from activis
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WNT
Mar 1, 2019
PREVIEW: WNT Faces England in Nashville as SBC Continues | Saturday, March 2 | 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX
TheUSA opened the 2019 SheBelieves Cup with
a 2-2 draw with Japan
on Feb. 27 in Chester, Pa.,
while England defeated Brazil, 2-1
, in the tournament’s first match of the day. That sets up an important
clash for the USA against England on March 2 (3:30 CT on Fox) as the
tournament moves to Nashville, Tenn., where Japan will face Brazil in the
first match of the doubleheader (1 p.m. CT on
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WNT
Mar 1, 2019
2019 SheBelieves Cup: Five Things to Know About Japan
The USA and Japan met in three consecutive world finals in the first half
of this decade -- the 2011 Women’s World Cup, the 2012 Olympics and the
2015 Women’s World Cup -- forever linking these two countries together in
soccer history. As the teams prepare to meet again at the 2019 SheBelieves
Cup, here are five things to know about Nadeshiko Japan.
Japan Women’s National Team
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WNT
Feb 26, 2019
PREVIEW: WNT Begins 2019 SheBelieves Cup vs. Japan | Wednesday, Feb. 27 | 7 p.m. ET on FS1
The 2019 domestic schedule kicks on Feb. 27 outside of Philadelphia as the
USA returns to home soil to take on Japan (7 p.m. ET; FS1) in the 2019
SheBelieves Cup, the fourth edition of the annual elite four-team women’s
international tournament that will feature the USA, England, Japan and
Brazil. The USA opened the year with a 3-1 loss to France in Le Havre and a
1-0 win vs. Spain in Alica
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WNT
Feb 25, 2019
Five Things to Know about the 2019 SheBelieves Cup
From Feb. 27 to March 5, U.S. Soccer will host the fourth annual SheBelieves Cup, one of the most elite four-team international women’s soccer tournaments in the world. The top-ranked USA will welcome women’s soccer powers Brazil (No. 10 in the FIFA Rankings), England (No. 4) and Japan (No. 8). Here are five things to know about the 2019 SheBelieves Cup.
France Bound: 2019
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WNT
Feb 20, 2019
3 Reasons SheBelieves Transcends Soccer
SheBelieves started as a hashtag in 2015 leading up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Your U.S. Women’s National Team shared a call to action for young women to set high goals and work to be the best on the field, or in their chosen field, whether it was academics, the arts, finance, technology or wherever their interests led them.
The U.S. WNT team lead by example, winning the 2015 FIFA
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WNT
Feb 8, 2019
Countdown to the Cup: 9 Can't Miss WNT Events in 2019!
The U.S. Women’s National Team is only months away from the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. As the USA prepares to defend its world title, here are nine can’t miss WNT events during Countdown to the Cup that will lead into the main event this summer!
USA vs. Japan: The USA and Japan have played some of the most historic matches in women’s soccer history. The c
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WNT
Jan 28, 2019
PREVIEW: WNT & Spain Face Each Other for First Time in History | Tuesday, Jan. 22 | 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 & UDN
The USA is
coming off a 3-1 loss to 2019 Women’s World Cup hosts France on
January 19 in Le Havre
and will now look to get back to its winning ways when it faces Spain
on Jan. 22 at Estadio José Rico Perez in Alicante (2:30 p.m. ET on
ESPN2 & UDN). Spain will also be in France this summer after
qualifying for its second Women’s World Cup.
A less than full-strength U.S.
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WNT
Jan 21, 2019
Five Things to Know About Spain
On Tuesday, Jan. 22 (2:30 p.m. ET; ESPN2 & UDN), the U.S. WNT will take
on Spain for the first time in team history. The match will be played in
Alicante, located on the central east coast of Spain. Here are Five Things
to Know about this rising women’s soccer nation.
Spain Roster
GOALKEEPERS (3):
Lola Gallardo (Atlético de Madrid), Sandra Paños (FC Barcelona), Sun
Qui&n
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WNT
Jan 21, 2019
U.S. WNT Opens 2019 with Marquee Match-Up vs. France
With the calendar turning to 2019 and the World Cup just five months away,
the countdown to France has officially begun.
Since the end of the last Olympics, U.S. head coach Jill Ellis and her
staff have spent the better part of two and half years evaluating players,
and the 27 that traveled to Portugal for the “pre-season” training camp
represent those who have shown the talent and
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WNT
Jan 18, 2019
Five Things to Know About World Cup Hosts, France
A big game to kick off a big year. Below is France’s roster for the match, and the Five Things to Know about the
world’s third-ranked team.
France Women’s National Team Roster by Position:
GOALKEEPERS (3):
Sarah Bouhaddi (Olympique Lyonnais), Solène Durand (EA de Guingamp),
Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (Arsenal FC, England)
DEFENDERS (8
): Julie Debever (EA de Guingamp), Sakina
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WNT
Jan 18, 2019
New Partnership Between U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen Is Major Step in Continuing to Drive the Game Forward
Today marks a momentous day in the history of the U.S. Soccer Federation on the road to fulfilling its mission of making soccer the preeminent sport in the United States.
The announcement at the Detroit Auto Show that Volkswagen and U.S. Soccer have agreed to a unique multi-year presenting partnership – the iconic Volkswagen logo will be seen on the front of every training jersey worn by al
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YNT
Jan 14, 2019
Four Years Later, the U.S. WNT is Back in the Algarve
The Algarve region of Portugal, located all along the southern coast of the
country, has played an important part in the history of the U.S. Women’s
National Team.
Before the SheBelieves Cup was launched in 2016, for more than 20 years
between 1994-2015 the USA made an almost annual pilgrimage to the Algarve
Cup – long one of the most historic and competitive women’s internati
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WNT
Jan 9, 2019
Five Things to Know about the WNT 2019 January Camp
To kick off an important 2019 schedule, as has become tradition, the U.S.
WNT will come together for a lengthy period in January, training in
Portugal before a pair of away friendly matches against World Cup-bound
opponents. Here are five things to know about the U.S. WNT’s January Camp and the 26 players heading into it:
European World Cup, European Camp
For the first time in its history
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WNT
Jan 4, 2019
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 actio
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WNT
Dec 17, 2018
24 Players Called for WNT Friendlies vs. Australia and Belgium in Denver & LA
U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis has named the 24-player
training camp roster for the USA’s two April friendlies, against Australia
on April 4 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. (7 p.m. MT
on FS1) and against Belgium on April 7 at Banc of California Stadium in Los
Angeles (6 p.m. PT on ESPN2).
READ: WNT Head Coach Jill Ellis&rs
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WNT
Mar 21, 2019
2019 National Soccer Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
CHICAGO (March 20, 2019) - Ballots have been finalized for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2019 elections. Voting has begun and runs through Monday, April 1 for the Player, Veteran Player and Builder categories. The results of the voting will be announced at a later date.
Players in their first year of eligibility include Shannon Boxx, Edson Buddle, Rachel Van Hollebeke, Lori Chalupny,
Read more
MNT
WNT
Mar 20, 2019
New 2019 U.S. WNT Kits Nod to the Team's Championship Past and American Spirit
Members of the U.S. Women's National Team joined with more than 28 of the world’s top female footballers and Nike in Paris to unveil their National Team Collection for this summer’s FIFA Women's World Cup.
The USA will compete in France wearing a new collection and a set of kits that channel the energy of the 1999 team and all its championship glory. For the all-white home
Read more
WNT
Mar 11, 2019
WNT Closes Out 2019 SheBelieves Cup with 1-0 Victory Against Brazil
TAMPA, Fla. (March 5, 2019) – The U.S. Women’s National Team closed out the 2019 SheBelieves Cup and its fifth game of the year with a 1-0 win against Brazil in front of a Tampa-record crowd of 14,009 at Raymond James Stadium. The U.S. has five domestic matches remaining before the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup; two coming in April and three in May.
England won the 2019 SheBelieves
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WNT
Mar 5, 2019
Lineup Notes: USA vs. Brazil Wrap Up 2019 SheBelieves Cup in Tampa
USA vs. Brazil
Date:
March 5, 2019
Venue: Raymond James Stadium
Broadcast: FS1
Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
Starting XI vs. Brazil:
24-Ashlyn Harris; 5-Kelley O’Hara, 7-Abby Dahlkemper, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn,
19-Crystal Dunn; 8-Julie Ertz, 3-Samantha Mewis, 11-Mallory Pugh; 17-Tobin
Heath, 13-Alex Morgan (capt.), 15-Megan Rapinoe
Subs: 1-Alyssa Naeher, 2-Emily Sonnett, 6-Andi Sullivan, 10-C
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WNT
Mar 5, 2019
U.S. Soccer Joins IF/THEN Initiative to Promote Women in STEM
CHICAGO (March 5, 2019) – U.S. Soccer announced today that it will partner with IF/THEN, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies supporting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
IF/THEN, built on the mantra that “if we support a woman in STEM, then she can change the world,” seeks to advance women in STEM by empowering current innovators and inspiri
Read more
WNT
Mar 5, 2019
England Claims 2019 SheBelieves Cup Crown with 3-0 Win vs. Japan
TAMPA, Fla. (March 5, 2019) – The England Women’s National Team captured the 2019 SheBelieves Cup title with a 3-0 win against Japan at Raymond James Stadium.
England took the drama out of the match, and the tournament, by scoring three times inside the opening 30 minutes and then cruised to the victory despite a better second half by Japan, which fired 13 shots after the break and had
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WNT
Mar 5, 2019
WNT Kicks Off Partnership with Secret Deodorant
CHICAGO (March 4, 2019) – The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has agreed a partnership with Secret Deodorant that will span 2019. An extension of Secret’s new “All Strength, No Sweat” campaign, which honors barrier-breaking women who boldly pursue their passions without “sweating” the obstacles in their path, this partnership celebrates the strength, per
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WNT
Mar 4, 2019
USA Draws England 2-2 in Second 2019 SheBelieves Cup Match
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2019) – The U.S. Women’s National Team fought to a second consecutive 2-2 draw, this time against England in front of 22,125 fans on Saturday afternoon in the second game of Matchday 2 at the 2019 SheBelieves Cup.
In a match between two of the world’s best teams, the USA had the upper hand for most of the game, creating far more danger inside the attack
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WNT
Mar 2, 2019
Lineup Notes: USA Takes on England in Nashville
USA vs. England
Date:
March 2, 2019
Venue: Nissan Stadium
Broadcast: FOX
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. CT
In connection with the SheBelieves theme, the U.S. Women's National Team
will wear the names of iconic and influential women on the back of their
Nike jerseys when the USA faces England in the team's second game of the
2019 SheBelieves Cup.
Each member of the U.S. WNT – a
Read more
WNT
Mar 2, 2019
Late Strikes Lift Japan to 3-1 Win vs. Brazil at 2019 SheBelieves Cup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2019) – Japan defeated Brazil 3-1 in the second match for both teams at the 2019 SheBelieves Cup.
Japan opened scoring in the 44th minute after Emi Nakajima latched onto a lofted pass outside the penalty area. Nakajima played a short pass forward to Yuka Momiki, whose left-footed chip sailed perfectly over Brazilian goalkeeper Aline for the opener. It was Momiki&rs
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WNT
Mar 2, 2019
USA Ties Japan 2-2 in Teams' First 2019 SheBelieves Cup Match
CHESTER, Pa. (Feb. 27, 2019) – The U.S. Women’s National Team opened the 2019 SheBelieves Cup with a 2-2 tie against Japan in front of 14,555 fans at Talen Energy Stadium.
On a cold night, both teams began the game with quality possession while playing at pace, but the USA was able to create more dangerous opportunities in the attacking third, a theme that held up for the entire 90 min
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WNT
Feb 27, 2019
England Defeats Brazil 2-1 in 2019 SheBelieves Cup Opener
CHESTER, Pa. (Feb. 27, 2019) – The England Women’s National Team defeated Brazil by a score of 2-1 in the opening game of the 2019 SheBelieves Cup on a chilly Wednesday afternoon at Talen Energy Stadium.
Brazil got on the board first when six-time FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year Marta raced into the penalty area in the 15th minute and won a penalty kick as
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WNT
Feb 27, 2019
Lineup Notes: USA Kicks Off Pre-World Cup Domestic Schedule vs. Japan at 2019 SheBelieves Cup
USA vs. Japan
Date:
Feb. 27, 2019
Venue:
Talen Energy Stadium
Broadcast:
FS1
Kickoff:
7 p.m. ET
Starting XI vs. Japan:
1-Alyssa Naeher; 5-Kelley O’Hara, 7-Abby Dahlkemper, 12-Tierna Davidson,
19-Crystal Dunn; 8-Julie Ertz, 11-Mallory Pugh, 16-Rose Lavelle; 17-Tobin
Heath, 13-Alex Morgan (capt.), 15-Megan Rapinoe
Subs:
2-Emily Sonnett
, 3-
Samantha Mewis, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 6-And
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WNT
Feb 27, 2019
Mckenna Woodhead Voted 2019 SheBelieves Hero Contest Winner
CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2019) – Mckenna Woodhead has been voted the winner of the 2019 SheBelieves Hero contest ahead of the start of the SheBelieves Cup. She will receive complimentary travel and tickets to the U.S. Women’s National Team match vs. England at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. On March 2 (4:30 p.m. ET; FOX).
@ussoccer_wnt @ussoccer , McKenna Woodhead's team would like to
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WNT
Feb 26, 2019
Defender Emily Fox Replaces Danielle Colaprico on 2019 SheBelieves Cup Roster
CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2018) – Defender Emily Fox has replaced midfielder Danielle Colaprico on the 23-player U.S. roster for the 2019 SheBelieves Cup.
Colaprico suffered a reaggravation of a groin injury sustained while playing for Sydney FC in Australia’s W-League and is not ready for game action.
Fox, 20, who is a rising junior at the University of North Carolina, has three career caps.
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WNT
Feb 26, 2019
Four Finalists Selected in 2019 SheBelieves Hero Contest
CHICAGO (Feb. 19, 2018) – A panel of former U.S. WNT players has narrowed down the 2019 SheBelieves Hero contest to four finalists whose inspiring stories and determination made them stand out from the impressive field.
A SheBelieves Hero is a leader in their community, a confident and passionate individual who empowers others around her and actively works to make a difference.
We now need Y
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WNT
Feb 19, 2019
Cindy Cone Voted New Vice President at 2019 U.S. Soccer AGM
CHICAGO (Feb. 16, 2019) – The U.S. Soccer Membership approved a range of appointments and proposals this weekend at the 2019 U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Scottsdale, Ariz.
During the National Council Meeting, former U.S. Women’s National Team star Cindy Parlow Cone was elected Vice President, while technology executive Patti Hart was confirmed as an Independent Director
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WNT
Feb 16, 2019
23 Players Named to 2019 SheBelieves Cup Roster
U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis has named the 23-player
roster for the 2019 SheBelieves Cup, which features the top-ranked USA, No.
4 England, No. 8 Japan and No. 10 Brazil.
All four teams will be participating in this summer’s 2019 FIFA Women’s
World Cup in France. Brazil, Japan and the USA are three of the seven teams
that have participated in each of the se
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WNT
Feb 12, 2019
U.S. Soccer and Deloitte Announce Multi-Year Sponsorship
CHICAGO (Feb. 7, 2019) – U.S. Soccer and Deloitte announced today a multi-year agreement for Deloitte to be the Official Professional Services Provider of the U.S. Soccer Federation and Foundational Sponsor of SheBelieves, beginning with the 2019 season, and running through 2021. As part of the agreement, Deloitte will be the title sponsor of the second annual U.S. Soccer SheBelieves Summit,
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WNT
Feb 7, 2019
2019 SheBelieves Hero: Mckenna Woodhead
WNT
Mar 2, 2019
WNT Gets Hyped for 2019 SheBelieves Cup
WNT
Feb 25, 2019
WNT Plays the BFF Quiz, Episode II
WNT
Jan 17, 2019
WNT Meets Real Life Heroes in Normandy
While in Normandy, France ahead of their matchup vs. France, members of the U.S. Women's National Team took advantage of a day off to take a trip to Omaha Beach - site of the Battle of Normandy and D-Day on June 6, 1944. There, they met Steve Melnikoff, Frank Devita, Greg Melikian and Pete Du Pre, four WWII veterans in their 90s who valiantly shared their stories, some laughs and also quite a few tears. It was a day of learning, of love and one full of pride. These heroes are part of an organization named The Greatest Generations Foundation, which is spearheaded by its founder Timothy Davis. For more information visit www.tggf.org.
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WNT
Jan 18, 2019
January Camp Mic'd Up
It's a crucial part of an important year for the U.S. WNT, so we mic'd up defender Crystal Dunn, midfielder Julie Ertz and forward Megan Rapinoe to take you behind-the-scenes of the USA's first days in Portugal during January Camp as the players and coaching staff start their 2019 prep for the FIFA Women's World Cup this summer.
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WNT
Jan 12, 2019
BTC: Final Draw in Paris Sets the Stage for 2019 World Cup
WNT
Dec 12, 2018
BTC: WNT Downs Portugal to Earn 500th Win in Program History
WNT
Nov 12, 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.
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MNT
Nov 21, 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.
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WNT
Nov 7, 2018
The Journey: Crystal Dunn
WNT
Oct 31, 2018
The Journey: Ashlyn Harris
WNT
Oct 19, 2018
U.S. WNT Travels to Texas Ahead of World Cup Qualifying Semifinal
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.
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WNT
Oct 5, 2018
U.S. WNT Poised and Prepared World Cup Qualifying Kickoff
WNT
Oct 3, 2018
The Journey: Carli Lloyd
WNT
Sep 12, 2018
WNT Plays the BFFs Quiz
WNT
Sep 3, 2018
Garden Time with Alex and Kelley
WNT
Sep 3, 2018
