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VAR booed during USWNT World Cup win over Sweden

VAR worked in the Americans’ favor Thursday, but it’s drawn sharp criticism during the Women’s World Cup

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Watch: USWNT’s Lindsey Horan scores fastest goal of 2019 Women’s World Cup

Lindsey Horan and Tobin Heath scored early goals for the Americans

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USWNT fathers celebrate special day at World Cup match in Paris

Ten U.S. players’ fathers celebrate their special day at Parc des Princes in Paris, watching daughters play in the World Cup.

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USWNT beats Mexico 3-0 in final match before World Cup

Tobin Heath, Mallory Pugh and Christen Press each scored Sunday at Red Bull Arena.

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Sky Blue, Portland Thorns share points in entertaining 2-2 draw

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — After going two matches without a goal, Sky Blue FC finally scored its first goals of the season and picked up a point in a 2-2 draw Sunday against the visiting Portland Thorns. The hosts went up early, with Carli Lloyd scoring the team’s first goal of the season. From midfield, Raquel […]

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USWNT tops Australia in 5-3 comeback, Alex Morgan scores 100th goal

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – The United States women’s national team continued its preparation for this summer’s World Cup with a trip to Colorado, where Australia awaited. After falling behind 2-1 early in the second half, the U.S. scored four second-half goals — including two from Colorado native Mallory Pugh — for a 5-3 come-from-behind win […]

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USWNT beats Brazil 1-0, takes 2nd in SheBelieves Cup

TAMPA, Fla. — No trophy was on the line, but the United States women’s national team still needed three points and still needed to show it could learn from mistakes as the 2019 World Cup draws near.  Tobin Heath helped that quest by scoring for the USWNT in a 1-0 victory over Brazil to close […]

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U.S. women’s national team defeats Chile 4-0 in final World Cup qualifying tuneup

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Behind goals from Mallory Pugh, Tobin Heath and Carli Lloyd, the United States women’s national team pushed its unbeaten streak to 21 games, defeating Chile 4-0 in an international friendly at Avaya Stadium four days after earning a 3-0 result against the same opponent. “We are in a good place, and […]

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Portland Thorns earn win over Sky Blue FC, clinch playoff bid despite poor air quality

It was a tale of two divergent clubs Wednesday night at a hazy Providence Park. The Portland Thorns overcame the unhealthy air quality that almost forced the game’s cancellation and a late goal from Sky Blue FC to clinch a playoff berth with the 2-1 victory. The Thorns’ win, their 10th of the season behind […]

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Portland Thorns rally for draw after Sam Kerr scored twice for Chicago Red Stars

Sam Kerr is on fire right now, but even she couldn’t carry the Chicago Red Stars to a road win over the Portland Thorns. Kerr scored the first two goals of the match, but the Thorns rallied for 2-2 draw and a point at home in a crucial match in the NWSL playoff race. The […]