UNITED STATES WOMEN NEWS

USWNT defender Kelley O'Hara plans to retire from soccer at the end of NWSL season

U.S. national team defender Kelley O’Hara announced Thursday that she is retiring from soccer at the end of the National Women’s Soccer Leag...

MAY 2

Retired U.S. soccer star Carli Lloyd announces she is expecting baby in October

Carli Lloyd and her husband Brian Hollins are expecting their first child in October.

MAY 1

USA, Mexico pull bid for 2027 Women's World Cup with focus on 2031

U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation have withdrawn a joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the USSF announced on Mo...

APRIL 29

US women's soccer to play Olympic send-off match in Washington in July

The U.S. women's soccer team will play a send-off match against Costa Rica in the nation's capitol before departing for the Olympics.

APRIL 23

With Emma Hayes' arrival imminent, USWNT in a much improved position

After two trophies and months of uncertainty, interim coach Twila Kilgore has the USWNT ready for the Emma Hayes era to begin.

APRIL 17

Emma Hayes says she'll rely on her son's advice to avoid touchline incidents

Chelsea women's manager Emma Hayes says she will rely on her son's advice to avoid more touchline confrontations.

APRIL 12

Alyssa Naeher's 'nerves of steel' have helped the USWNT get back to its winning ways

Alyssa Naeher made three saves and converted a penalty kick in yet another penalty shootout as the USWNT lifted its second trophy in 35 days...

APRIL 10

USWNT wins SheBelieves Cup in nervy penalty shootout with Canada

Alyssa Naeher came up big for the USWNT once again, this time in the SheBelieves Cup final against Canada.

APRIL 10

USWNT advances to SheBelieves Cup final with 2-1 over Japan

The United States women's national team will face Canada in the SheBelieves Cup final on Tuesday.

APRIL 7

Lindsey Horan's penalty kick gives US a 2-1 win over Japan in SheBelieves Cup

Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute and the United States defeated Japan 2-1 to open the SheBelieves Cup before a record crowd

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Morgan brings Caitlin Clark jersey to USWNT camp, lauds growth of women's basketball

Alex Morgan plans on wearing her Caitlin Clark jersey while watching the NCAA Women's Tournament Final Four from USWNT camp.

APRIL 5

USWNT coach Twila Kilgore says Korbin Albert is 'available' to play in SheBelieves Cup

United States women's national team interim head coach Twila Kilgore addressed the Korbin Albert situation on Friday.

APRIL 5

Alex Morgan, Lindsey Horan address anti-LGBTQIA+ posts shared by USWNT teammate Korbin Albert

In a statement on Wednesday, U.S. stars Lindsey Horan and Alex Morgan expressed disappointment over the social media activity of teammate Ko...

APRIL 3

USWNT's Korbin Albert apologizes for 'insensitive' social media posts

Korbin Albert has issued an apologize via social media after past anti-LGBTQ+ content she liked and reposted resurfaced.

MARCH 29

USWNT star Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for NWSL-high annual salary

The Portland Thorns have signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

MARCH 27

Mallory Swanson, Catarina Macario highlight USWNT SheBelieves Cup roster

After lengthy absences due to injuries, the Mallory Swanson and Catarina Macario will make their valiant returns to the United States women'...

MARCH 26

USWNT drawn into group with Germany, Australia at Paris Olympics

The United States women’s soccer team will face Germany and Australia at the Paris Olympics when incoming coach Emma Hayes looks to get off...

MARCH 20

Emma Hayes says calling intrasquad relationships 'inappropriate' was wrong

Chelsea women’s manager Emma Hayes says she was wrong to describe intrasquad player relationships as “inappropriate."

MARCH 16

USWNT looks like team reborn ahead of pivotal Summer Olympics

After winning inaugural Gold Cup, the USWNT is "a group that’s just getting started."

MARCH 11