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Homeless World Cup makes US debut in California and scores victories beyond the field for players

A tournament for soccer players around the world who have experienced homelessness is making its U.S. debut in California

JULY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ACL injuries are keeping stars out of the Women's World Cup

Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema and England’s Leah Williamson are among the stars of women's soccer who won’t be playing in the World Cup

JULY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

For first time, every player at the Women's World Cup will be paid at least $30K

At the behest of players from across the globe, FIFA has agreed that a chunk of the prize money pool at the Women's World Cup go straight to the players — all 732 of them

JULY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Zealand beats Vietnam 2-0 in a warmup game ahead of the Women's World Cup

Co-host New Zealand has pulled off a confidence-boosting win 10 days before facing Norway in the opening match of the Women’s World Cup

JULY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sinclair leads Canada's squad into the Women's World Cup

Christine Sinclair will lead the Canadian women’s national team at the upcoming Women’s World Cup

JULY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trinity Rodman scores two second-half goals, US beats Wales 2-0 heading into Women's World Cup

Rising star Trinity Rodman scored for U.S. in the 76th minute and again in the 88th, and the Americans finally capitalized on their many offensive chances to beat Wales 2-0 in a fi...

JULY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coach of Zambia Women's World Cup team accused of sexual misconduct, report claims

A report in The Guardian newspaper says the coach of the Zambia team preparing to make its debut at the Women’s World Cup has been accused of sexual misconduct and the case was ref...

JULY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megan Rapinoe says she'll retire after the NWSL season and her 4th World Cup

U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from using her pla...

JULY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist and 2-time World Cup champion, announces she'll retire at end of NWSL season

Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist and 2-time World Cup champion, announces she'll retire at end of NWSL season

JULY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banda answers Popp in 112th minute for Zambia to beat Germany 3-2 in Women's World Cup warmup

Zambia captain Barbra Banda has scored in the 12th minute of injury time to negate Alexandra Popp’s equalizer two minutes before and deal Germany a 3-2 defeat in their last game be...

JULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Morgan, Lindsey Horan selected US captains ahead of the Women's World Cup

Forward Alex Morgan and midfielder Lindsey Horan were selected co-captains of the U.S. national team headed to the Women’s World Cup

JULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France's Amandine Henry ruled out of World Cup because of a calf injury

Former France captain Amandine Henry will miss the Women's World Cup after she was injured in training

JULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First Nations flags to fly at Women's World Cup venues in Australia and New Zealand

First Nations flags will be flown at Women’s World Cup stadiums in Australia and New Zealand after soccer’s international governing body agreed to make exceptions to the usually re...

JULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In bid for World Cup three-peat, USWNT aims for soccer's most elusive feat

Having won it all in 2015 and 2019, the American squad must accomplish a first in soccer history if it is to live up to its top billing.

JULY 6, 2023

Brazil chairman says Carlo Ancelotti will take over national team in 2024

Brazilian soccer confederation chairman Ednaldo Rodrigues says Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will be in charge of the national team at n...

JULY 5, 2023

Wendie Renard is determined to lead France to a first major trophy at the Women's World Cup

Wendie Renard grew up in a place so remote that locals nicknamed it “The End of the World."

JULY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Kerr was an Aussie rules reject. She's now the Australian face of the Women's World Cup

Sam Kerr had to go in search of a different game when she was told she could no longer play for her chosen Australian rules team

JULY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson and Williamson among the top players sidelined for the Women's World Cup

United States forward Mallory Swanson will miss the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand because of a torn tendon in her left knee

JULY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

American-born teenager Casey Phair included in South Korea's squad for the Women's World Cup

U.S.-born teenager Casey Phair has been selected in South Korea’s 23-player squad for the Women’s World Cup

JULY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crowdfunding sites help raise money for Jamaica ahead of the World Cup

Funding for Jamaica’s preparation for the Women’s World Cup has seemed so uncertain that a player’s mom took it upon herself to fundraise for the team

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Switzerland's 16-year-old Iman Beney ruptures ACL in training, will miss Women's World Cup

Switzerland's 16-year-old midfielder Iman Beney will miss the Women's World Cup with a knee injury

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

US talents Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson headline the rising stars at the Women's World Cup

The Women's World Cup will be a showcase for some of the best young soccer players in the game

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Now a mom, Alex Morgan is riding a Wave heading into her fourth Women's World Cup

Alex Morgan is riding a Wave heading into her fourth Women's World Cup appearance

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trinity Rodman could be poised for a breakout in her World Cup debut for the US

Trinity Rodman is no stranger to expectations

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indonesia pulls out of hosting Beach Games, 3 months after losing U20 World Cup over Israel issue

Indonesia has pulled out of hosting another global sports event at short notice, three months after refusing to welcome Israel’s team for soccer’s Under-20 World Cup

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS