U.S. Women's National Team

Rapinoe, Heath Goals Lift WNT 2-1, USA Completes Sweep of China PR in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 12, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team used a first-half headed goal from Megan Rapinoe and responded quickly with a Tobin Heath game-winner after China PR had equalized in the second half to record a 2-1 win. Press, who got her first start of 2018 and had both assists, became the 37th female player in U.S. history to earn 100 caps. The victory gave the USA a Read more

WNT Jun 12, 2018

ASquared Cam

WNT Jun 12, 2018

A Grateful Press Hits 100

On June 12, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio, against the People’s Republic of China, U.S. WNT forward Christen Press earns her 100th appearance for the U.S. Women’s National Team. Five years, four months, and four days after she debuted for the USA on Feb. 9, 2013. Her first cap foreshadowed what was to come from the dynamic forward whose journey took her from the suburbs of Los Angeles, to s Read more

WNT Jun 12, 2018

Lineup Notes: USA Looks for China PR Sweep in Cleveland

USA vs. China PR Date: June 12, 2018 Venue: FirstEnergy Stadium; Cleveland, Ohio Broadcast: ESPN2; UDN Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET Today’s Starting XI vs. China PR: 24-Ashlyn Harris, 14-Sofia Huerta, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 12-Tierna Davidson, 19-Crystal Dunn; 2-Julie Ertz, 3-Samantha Mewis, 6-Morgan Brian; 23-Christen Press, 13-Alex Morgan (capt.), 15-Megan Rapinoe Subs: 1-Al Read more

WNT Jun 12, 2018

WNT to Clash with Chile in Late-Summer, California Friendlies

CHICAGO (June 11, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team will face Chile in Southern and Northern California for late-summer friendly matches, the first on Friday, Aug. 31 at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. (8 p.m. PT on ESPN2) before traveling up the coast for the second leg on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif. (7 p.m. PT on ESPN2 and UDN). These will be the fir Read more

WNT Jun 11, 2018

GALLERY: WNT Prep for China PR in Cleveland

The WNT trained in Cleveland ahead of its friendly against China PR at FirstEnergy Stadium, a 2-1 victory on June 12. Read more

WNT Jun 11, 2018

GALLERY: WNT Defeats China PR, 1-0, in Sandy, Utah

Photos from the U.S. Women’s National Team's 1-0 victory vs. China PR in front of 13,230 fans at Rio Tinto Stadium on Thursday evening. The teams will meet again on Tuesday, June 12 in Cleveland, Ohio (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2 & UDN) at FirstEnergy Stadium. Read more

WNT Jun 10, 2018

PREVIEW: WNT Goes for Sweep of China PR in Cleveland | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN2, UDN

The U.S. Women’s National Team will look to sweep its two-game set against China PR when it hits the field for the second leg on Tuesday, June 12 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland (7 p.m. ET; ESPN2). The USA defeated China, 1-0, on June 7 in Sandy, Utah, as Alex Morgan scored on a header in the 57th minute. The USA out-shot China 11-3, but the match had a dearth of quality scoring chances Read more

WNT Jun 10, 2018

Five Things to Know About China PR, Presented by Thorne

After a 1-0 win against China PR on June 7 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah, the U.S. Women’s National Team will now face China on June 12 in Cleveland, Ohio. Here are Five Things to Know about China PR. China Women’s National Team Roster by Position: GOALKEEPERS (3): 12-Peng Shimeng (Jiangsu FC), 24-Yang Yan (Henan FC), 31-Zhou Li (Shandong FC) DEFENDERS (7): 2-Liu Shansha Read more

WNT Jun 10, 2018

Amy Rodriguez: A Long Journey Back to the Field

U.S. WNT forward Amy Rodriguez has reached the highest pinnacles in women’s soccer. With two Olympic gold medals (2008 and 2012) and a World Cup title (2015) on her resume, she also has also scored some important goals in U.S. WNT history. None of them were bigger than the one in 2010 against Italy during the second leg of the Women’s World Cup playoff that gave the USA a 1-0 win, and Read more

WNT Jun 10, 2018

U.S. WNT Forward Mallory Pugh Out 8-10 Weeks with PCL Sprain

CHICAGO (June 8, 2018) – U.S. Women’s National Team and Washington Spirit forward Mallory Pugh will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks due to a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) sprain in her right knee that she suffered near the end of the National Women’s Soccer League match against the Houston Dash on May 27. During the latter part of that healing period, Pugh will begin the ret Read more

WNT Jun 8, 2018

Morgan Header Gives WNT 1-0 Victory vs. China in First of Two-Game Series

SANDY, Utah (June 7, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team scored the lone goal of the match in the second half and came out victorious in a tough contest against China PR in front of 13,230 fans at Rio Tinto Stadium on Thursday evening. The teams got off to a slow start, with the USA creating more opportunities than its rival but none presented a major threat. China PR played low- Read more

WNT Jun 7, 2018

Lineup Notes: USA and China PR Meet in Utah

Lineup Notes: USA and China PR Meet in Utah USA vs. China PR Date: June 7, 2018 Venue: Rio Tinto Stadium; Sandy, Utah Broadcast: FS1, UDN Kickoff: 7 p.m. MT / 9 p.m. ET Today’s Starting XI vs. China PR: 1-Alyssa Naeher; 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 7-Abby Dahlkemper, 12-Tierna Davidson, 19-Crystal Dunn; 2-Julie Ertz, 9-Lindsey Horan, 25-McCall Zerboni; 26-Savannah McCaskill, 13-Alex Morgan Read more

WNT Jun 7, 2018

U.S. Soccer Partners with You Can Play

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WNT Players Read (Nice) Fan Tweets

WNT Jun 7, 2018

GALLERY: WNT Pride Portraits

In honor of Pride month, U.S. WNT players had some fun with our Pride “photo booth” at the team hotel. Read more

WNT Jun 7, 2018

GALLERY: WNT Continues Prep Ahead of Friendlies vs. China PR

The U.S. Women's National Team is training in preparation for two upcoming friendlies vs. China PR, set to take place on June 7 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah (9 p.m. ET; FS1 & UDN) and June 12 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio (3 p.m. ET; ESPN2 & UDN) Read more

WNT Jun 6, 2018

A Grateful Press Hits 100

WNT Jun 12, 2018

GALLERY: WNT Defeats China PR, 1-0, in Sandy, Utah

WNT Jun 10, 2018

Five Things to Know About China PR, Presented by Thorne

WNT Jun 10, 2018

Amy Rodriguez: A Long Journey Back to the Field

WNT Jun 10, 2018

GALLERY: WNT Pride Portraits

In honor of Pride month, U.S. WNT players had some fun with our Pride “photo booth” at the team hotel. Read more

WNT Jun 7, 2018

GALLERY: WNT Continues Prep Ahead of Friendlies vs. China PR

WNT Jun 6, 2018

GALLERY: WNT Trains in Sandy, Utah Ahead of China PR Friendlies

The U.S. Women's National Team is training in Sandy, Utah ahead of the first of two friendlies vs. China PR, set to take place on June 7 at Rio Tinto Stadium (9 p.m. ET; FS1 & UDN). Read more

WNT Jun 4, 2018

WNT Weekend Rewind: Utah Wins First Game in Franchise History

Utah Royals FC won its first game of the season – and in franchise history – on Saturday night thanks to goals from U.S. WNT defender Kelley O’Hara and Canada midfielder Diana Matheson. In one of the most entertaining matches this year, the first 2018 installment of the Pacific Northwest rivalry saw Lindsey Horan and Emily Sonnett score for the Portland Thorns, but it was the vi Read more

WNT May 7, 2018

WNT Weekend Rewind: Dunn, Long, Heath and Rodriguez Find Back of the Net

There were eight goals scored in NWSL play over the weekend and half of them came from U.S. WNT players with two – Tobin Heath and Amy Rodriguez – back on the field after long layoffs. The North Carolina Courage continues to distance itself from the pack with another win this past weekend and sits atop the NWSL standings with 16 points, seven clear of second-place Chicago after just s Read more

WNT Apr 30, 2018

Teen No More, Mal Pugh Turns 20

Even though she’s well on her way to being considered a “veteran” of the U.S. WNT after regularly being part of the squad for the last two years and earning 35 caps, it’s easy to forget for as long as we’ve known her – through two U-20 Women’s World Cups, a sparkling WNT debut and a goal in the Olympics – she’s been a teen. Today, the immensel Read more

WNT Apr 29, 2018

WNT on TV: Thorns and Spirit Under the Friday Night Lights

Providence Park is sure to be rocking when the Portland Thorns welcome the Washington Spirit on Friday night in a matchup set to feature several U.S. WNT players looking to continue their strong early-season form. Friday, April 20 Portland Thorns FC vs. Washington Spirit – 10:30 p.m. ET (go90.com) Third-place Portland will host fifth-place Washington on Friday asLindsey Horan, Emily Read more

WNT Apr 20, 2018

WNT Weekend Rewind: North Carolina Remains Perfect

The North Carolina Courage and Seattle Reign sit atop the NWSL standings – in first and second place, respectively – after important wins this past weekend. Five U.S. WNT players who were on the roster for the most recent Mexico friendlies found the back of the net for their respective clubs over the four matches. Utah Royals FC vs. Chicago Red Stars (1-0: Colaprico) An overflow crow Read more

WNT Apr 16, 2018

WNT on TV: Utah Home Opener Highlights Week 3 of the NWSL

Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah, is set to host its first NWSL match in franchise history as Utah Royals FC kick off their home campaign against the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday on Lifetime TV. NWSL – Saturday, April 14 Utah Royals FC vs. Chicago Red Stars – 3:30 p.m. ET (TV: Lifetime Game of the Week) Saturday’s Lifetime Game of the Week will feature the home opener fo Read more

WNT Apr 13, 2018

A Noteworthy Sunday Funday in Texas

The game between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Mexico on Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Houston was a roller coaster of a ride featuring many highlights, and in the end, highly entertaining and historic. There was a goal after 129 seconds. A Gol Olimpico. A comeback. A milestone. A brace. Three first caps. A player playing against very familiar foes. And a player with four assists, one sh Read more

WNT Apr 10, 2018

Carli Lloyd's 100 Goals Breakdown

With her goal against Mexico on April 8 at BBVA Stadium in Houston, Texas, Carli Lloyd became the most recent member of the USA’s elite 100-goal club, joining Michelle Akers, Mia Hamm, Tiffeny Milbrett, Kristine Lilly and Abby Wambach. The USA went on to win a wild game, 6-2, in Houston. Here are some of Lloyd's most impressive numbers throughout her 100-goal journey. RT to bless some Read more

WNT Apr 8, 2018

Jane Campbell: A Young Leader for the Dash

She’s only 23-years-old, but for U.S. Women’s National Team and Houston Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell, the terms “veteran” and “leader” are ones she’s quickly becoming comfortable with. As a second-year starter for the NWSL’s Houston Dash, a team that saw big off-season changes to both the roster and coaching staff, Campbell needed to quickly step Read more

WNT Apr 7, 2018

GALLERY: WNT Breezes by Mexico in Jacksonville

The U.S. WNT hung four goals on Mexico in a dominant display at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. on Thursday, April 5, 2018. 14,360 fans turned out to cheer on goals by Mallory Pugh and Carli Lloyd that bookended an Alex Morgan brace before Mexico grabbed a late consolation tally. Look back at all the fun from on and off the field. Read more

WNT Apr 7, 2018

Five Things To Know About Mexico

As the U.S. Women’s National Team renews its long-time series with Mexico – the teams will meet in a friendly match on April 8 in Houston, Texas – here are five things to know about Mexico, an opponent that the USA has more in common with than just a history of matches. (Video produced before April 5 matchup) CONCACAF CLIMBER The USA and Mexico have met on 35 occasions, with Read more

WNT Apr 7, 2018

Goal Rush: Morgan and Lloyd Combine for Three Tallies in Four Minutes

At halftime of the USA vs. Mexico game, on beautiful Thursday night at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, the U.S. Women’s National Team headed into the locker room with a 1-0 lead courtesy of an early goal from Mallory Pugh. While the USA had dominated possession, and created a handful of quality scoring chances through the first 45 minutes, the attack was not quite clicking in the f Read more

WNT Apr 6, 2018

Rapinoe, Heath Goals Lift WNT 2-1, USA Completes Sweep of China PR in Cleveland

WNT Jun 12, 2018

Morgan Header Gives WNT 1-0 Victory vs. China in First of Two-Game Series

WNT Jun 7, 2018

Lineup Notes: USA Looks for China PR Sweep in Cleveland

WNT Jun 12, 2018

WNT to Clash with Chile in Late-Summer, California Friendlies

WNT Jun 11, 2018

PREVIEW: WNT Goes for Sweep of China PR in Cleveland | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN2, UDN

WNT Jun 10, 2018

U.S. WNT Forward Mallory Pugh Out 8-10 Weeks with PCL Sprain

WNT Jun 8, 2018

Lineup Notes: USA and China PR Meet in Utah

WNT Jun 7, 2018

WNT Defender Margaret Purce Ruled Out of China PR Friendlies

CHICAGO (June 5, 2018) – Defender Margaret Purce has departed U.S. Women’s National Team training camp due to a right ankle sprain suffered in training. The Portland Thorns outside back has returned to Portland to be further evaluated and begin her rehabilitation. The USA now has 24 players in training camp as the squad preps for two friendly matches against China PR, taking place on T Read more

WNT Jun 5, 2018

Midfielder Rose Lavelle Joins U.S. WNT Training Camp Prior to China PR Friendlies

CHICAGO (June 3, 2018) – Midfielder Rose Lavelle has been added to the training camp roster for the U.S. Women’s National Team as the squad preps for two friendly matches against China PR, taking place on Thursday, June 7 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah, Presented by Cutter Insect Repellent (7 p.m. MT / 9 pm ET; FS1 & UDN) and on Tuesday, June 12 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Clev Read more

WNT Jun 3, 2018

U.S. Soccer Partners with You Can Play Project to Support LGBTQ Pride Month

CHICAGO (June 1, 2018) – Continuing the values of promoting a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and global connectivity as a country and as an organization, U.S. Soccer will partner with You Can Play Project, the Women’s National Team Players Association and the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association to celebrate LGBTQ Pride month this June. You Can Play Project is an organizat Read more

MNT WNT Jun 1, 2018

Five Members of 2018 Class of the National Soccer Hall of Fame Announced

Frisco, Texas - (May 31, 2018) - The National Soccer Hall of Fame introduced its 2018 class today with a series of surprise announcements in five different cities across the country. The newest members of the National Soccer Hall of Fame include Cindy Parlow Cone (veteran), Dr. Bob Contiguglia (builder), Brad Friedel (player), Don Garber (builder, elected in 2016 but deferred enshrinement to 2018) Read more

MNT WNT May 31, 2018

WNT Forward Mallory Pugh Sidelined with Knee Injury

CHICAGO (May 31, 2018) – U.S. Women’s National Team and Washington Spirit forward Mallory Pugh injured her right knee near the end of the National Women’s Soccer League match against the Houston Dash on May 27. Pugh was evaluated by the Washington Spirit medical staff and the U.S. Soccer medical staff and is currently undergoing additional testing and evaluations to determine the Read more

WNT May 31, 2018

Talented Returnees Highlight 24-Player WNT Roster for China PR Friendlies

CHICAGO (May 29, 2018) – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis named 24 players to the preliminary roster for two friendly matches in June against China PR. The games will take place on Thursday, June 7 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah, Presented by Cutter Insect Repellent (7 p.m. MT / 9 pm ET; FS1, UDN) and Tuesday, June 12 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland (7 p.m. ET; Read more

WNT May 29, 2018

U.S. Soccer Statement Regarding Public Warning from USADA Accepted by Abby Dahlkemper

CHICAGO (May 4, 2018) – Below is a statement from U.S. Soccer regarding the public warning announced today by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) that has been accepted by U.S. Women’s National Team defender Abby Dahlkemper for failing to obtain a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) prior to her use of a prescribed medication that is prohibited without the TUE. “After discussions Read more

WNT May 4, 2018

Carli Lloyd Scores 100th Goal in Wild 6-2 Win vs. Mexico

HOUSTON, Texas (April 8, 2018) - The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Mexico 6-2 in front of 15,349 fans at BBVA Compass Stadium in a match that included six first half goals: two from Alex Morgan and single strikes from Mallory Pugh, Lindsey Horan, Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe. For Lloyd, the goal was the 100th of her international career as she joins an elite club of six players to hav Read more

WNT Apr 8, 2018

2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship to be Held in Cary, N.C., Edinburg, Texas & Frisco, Texas

CHICAGO (April 8, 2018) – The 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship, which will qualify three teams to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France and a fourth into a two-game playoff with the third-place team from South America, will be played in three host cities: Cary, N.C., Edinburg, Texas, and Frisco, Texas, home of the new National Soccer Hall of Fame, which is set to open just Read more

WNT Apr 8, 2018

Lineup Notes: USA Looks for Two-Game Sweep of Mexico

USA vs. Mexico Date: April 8, 2018 Venue: BBVA Compass Stadium; Houston, Texas Broadcast: FOX Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. CT / 1:30 p.m. ET Today’s Starting XI vs. Mexico: 18-Jane Campbell; 16-Emily Sonnett, 17-Tierna Davidson,4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 19-Crystal Dunn; 6-Morgan Brian, 10-Carli Lloyd (capt.), 9-Lindsey Horan; 11-Mallory Pugh, 13-Alex Morgan, 15-Megan Rapinoe Subs: 14-Sofia H Read more

WNT Apr 8, 2018

U-20 WNT Defeats England U-20s 1-0 at 2018 La Manga Tournament in Spain

LA MANGA, Spain (April 7, 2018) – The U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team defeated its counterpart from England, 1-0, in its second match of the Women’s U-23 La Manga Tournament. Forward Sophia Smith scored the game’s lone goal in the 36th minute to give her five goals in her last three U-20 internationals, which included two scores in a 4-1 win against the Sweden U-23 WNT Read more

WNT Apr 7, 2018

PREVIEW: USA Finishes Two-Game Set vs. Mexico in Houston | 1:30 p.m. ET | FOX

Coming off a convincing 4-1 victory against Mexico on April 5 in Jacksonville, Fla., the U.S. Women’s National Team will go for a sweep of the two-game series when it meets Mexico again on April 8 at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston (12:30 CT; FOX). The USA got two goals from Alex Morgan and scores by Mallory Pugh and Carli Lloyd. Both teams are using these matches as preparation for the Con Read more

WNT Apr 7, 2018

WNT Dispatches Mexico 4-1 in First of Two April Friendlies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 5, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s National Team took early control of the game versus Mexico and never relinquished its dominance, rolling past its Concacaf opponent with a 4-1 win in front of 14,360 fans at EverBank Field. Goals by Mallory Pugh and Carli Lloyd bookended an Alex Morgan brace to put the USA up 4-0 before Mexico grabbed a late consolation tally. Read more

WNT Apr 5, 2018

ASquared Cam

WNT Jun 12, 2018

U.S. Soccer Partners with You Can Play

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WNT Players Read (Nice) Fan Tweets

WNT Jun 7, 2018

Tierna Davidson Finds Her Footing Fast

Defender Tierna Davidson has played every minute of her first five WNT caps - the first WNT player to do so in 28 years - and while doing so, has impressed with her quality on the ball, ball-winning toughness, overall calmness under pressure and a maturity on and off the field that belie her 19 years. Read more

WNT Apr 7, 2018

The Ultimate Par 3 with Carli & Jane

While in Jacksonville, Fla. preparing to face Mexico on April 5 at EverBank Field, midfielder Carli Lloyd and goalkeeper Jane Campbell took a visit to TPC Sawgrass golf course in Ponte Vedra Beach to take a few swings at the famed Island Green on the 17th hole. A few balls got wet, but both eventually landed a shot. Read more

WNT Apr 4, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS: WNT Crowned 2018 SheBelieves Cup Champion After 1-0 Win vs. England

The U.S. WNT defeated England 1-0 in the final match of the 2018 SheBelieves Cup to claim a second SBC title in three years. Read more

WNT Mar 8, 2018

Dunn Comes Home

After a successful and fulfilling year playing with Chelsea FC in London, where the versatile Crystal Dunn played several positions, including wing back, the former NWSL MVP returns to the league for the 2018 season and is excited to start anew with the North Carolina Courage. Read more

WNT Mar 6, 2018

2018 SheBelieves Summit

Thank You for joining U.S. Women’s National Team legends and women in leadership from across the nation for the first-ever SheBelieves Summit. The Summit was a day-long event that featured notable female speakers, who shared their personal and professional insights. Read more

WNT Mar 4, 2018

SBC Hero Meets Her Heroes

Hollis Belger, the winner of the 2018 SheBelieves Hero Contest, fulfilled one of her prizes when she attended U.S. WNT training on a chilly afternoon in New Jersey. Of course, she did some juggling, but also got to meet her heroes and at the end of training, lead the team cheer. #shebelieves Read more

WNT Mar 4, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS: Rapinoe Strike Sees U.S. WNT Past Germany 1-0 in 2018 SheBelieves Cup

The U.S. Women's National Team opened its 2018 SheBelieves Cup run with a strong 1-0 win against No. 2 FIFA-ranked Germany in front of 14,591 fans on a cold, rainy night in Columbus, Ohio. Megan Rapinoe scored the game's lone goal with a nice finish on an Alex Morgan assist in the 17th minute for the 1-0 victory. Read more

WNT Mar 2, 2018

2018 SheBelieves Cup Brings Inspiration and Talent to the USA

The U.S. Women’s National Team will take on No. 2 Germany, No. 3 England and No. 6 France at the 2018 SheBelieves Cup. With doubleheaders on March 1, 4 and 7, the SheBelieves Cup is a tournament that not only features tremendous talent on the field, but since its launch in 2016, has become an event that celebrates empowerment and embodies the SheBelieves spirit as it showcases world class athletes dreaming big and reaching for their goals, while hoping to inspire generations to come to do the same. Read more

WNT Feb 28, 2018

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