Tag: US Women's national team
USWNT won Olympic gold without Alex Morgan, but her impact extends beyond on-field wins
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article to reflect Alex Morgan’s retirement announcement on Sept. 5, 2024. The story was...
Landon Donovan acknowledges 'steep' NWSL learning curve as Wave's interim head coach
From the San Diego Wave hotel in Panama City, Landon Donovan addressed reporters for the first time since being named the team’s interim...
A marathon Olympic day of American thrillers. Plus: Why Jordan Chiles is losing her bronze medal
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Wait, What? Chiles has to...
USWNT's Alyssa Naeher is a brick wall to her opponents, her teammates have found a way through
PARIS — U.S. women’s national team defender Naomi Girma always runs to her goalkeeper, Alyssa Naeher, after the final whistle of a win....
'This team has gone through a lot': How the USWNT overcame a year of change to win Olympic gold
PARIS — When the final whistle came, mercifully, Crystal Dunn collapsed forward onto her knees and pounded her fists into the grass. The...
Sophia Smith: 'This team has a standard of winning on the biggest stage' as USWNT eyes Olympic gold
PARIS — Twelve years ago, the last time the U.S. women’s national team won a gold medal at the Olympics, Mallory Swanson was...