UNITED STATES WOMEN NEWS

NWSL looks to capitalize on Team USA's Olympic success

NWSL teams are poised to benefit as the regular season resumes in the wake of the reinvigorated U.S. team's gold medal run at the Olympics.

AUGUST 23

USWNT follows Olympic gold by reclaiming top spot in rankings after 12-month absence

The U.S. women’s soccer team has returned to the top of the FIFA world rankings after winning gold last weekend at the Paris Olympics

AUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USWNT wins gold at Paris Olympics with 1-0 victory over Brazil

Mallory Swanson scored a second-half game-winner, and the USWNT secured the gold medal at the Summer Games.

AUGUST 10

2024 Olympic basketball odds: Team USA women set to face France for gold medal

Women's USA basketball — like the men — are double-digit favorites as they face France in the gold medal match. Can the Americans bring home...

AUGUST 9

2024 Olympic soccer odds: USWNT favored over Brazil to win gold

The USWNT is favored to win the upcoming Olympic gold medal match. Check out the latest odds ahead of its title tilt with Brazil.

AUGUST 9

Naomi Girma's stellar defense bolsters USWNT at the Paris Olympics. 'No one can get past her'

Girma has been leading a U.S. backline at the Paris Olympics, anchored by goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, that has allowed opponents just two goals the whole tournament

AUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paris 2024 Olympics: USWNT beats Germany 1-0 to clinch spot in gold medal match

Sophia Smith scored in extra time of the Olympic semifinal to send the USWNT to the gold medal match.

AUGUST 6

Emma Hayes' consistency carries U.S. women to Olympic soccer semifinals

New U.S. women's soccer coach Emma Hayes has been amazingly consistent with one thing during the Paris Olympics: her lineup.

AUGUST 5

Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky win more gold; Sha'carri Richardson gets silver

Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky led a strong showing for the U.S. on Saturday, with both adding to their gold-medal collection.

AUGUST 3

Paris 2024 Olympics: Trinity Rodman's brilliant goal sends USWNT to semifinal vs. Germany

The USWNT beat Japan 1-0 thanks to a superb goal by Trinity Rodman in extra time.

AUGUST 3

Megan Rapinoe and Snoop Dogg among fans at US women's soccer quarterfinal against Japan

Former U.S. women’s national team star Megan Rapinoe and rapper Snoop Dogg were among the fans at Parc des Princes to watch the United States play Japan in the Olympic women’s socc...

AUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emma Hayes has the USWNT flying at the Paris Olympics, in part by leaning on her humble NCAA past

Just seven games into her time as USWNT coach, Emma Hayes has demonstrated perhaps her greatest ability: How to get the most out of her play...

AUGUST 1

The Olympics could save U.S. Soccer's summer of sadness

Five straight wins in a week has American soccer finally buzzing, after a poor summer.

AUGUST 1

USWNT beats Australia, will face Japan in Olympic quarterfinal

The USWNT won Group B after beating Australia 1-0; it will face Japan in quarterfinal clash on Saturday.

JULY 31

San Diego Wave president, ex-USWNT coach Jill Ellis sues former employee for defamation

San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis sued former team employee Brittany Alvarado for defamation following allegations of a poor work environm...

JULY 30

Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman help U.S. reclaim status as 'feared' team

Sophia Smith is having a blast at the Olympics, and a lot of it has to do with the U.S. team's formidable front three.

JULY 30

Paris 2024 Olympics: Simone Biles and LeBron James shine as Americans step up at the Games

Simone Biles and LeBron James shined bright on Day 2 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, and so did the U.S. women's soccer team.

JULY 29

USWNT crushes Germany 4-1 in second match of Paris Olympics

The United States women's national team beat Germany 4-1 in the first true test of the Emma Hayes era.

JULY 28

Mallory Swanson hopes opening win at Olympics is the first of many

Mallory Swanson hopes the U.S. team's opening win at the Olympics is just the start as they prepare to face Germany next.

JULY 27

USA cruises past Zambia to 3-0 win in first match of Paris Olympics

In their opening match of the Paris Olympics, the United States women's national team backed their words up with a resounding 3-0 win over Z...

JULY 25