/tags/u-s-womens-soccer u.s. women's soccer en-US Copyright Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:35:22 GMT /sports/npr-news/2023-07-19/5-storylines-to-watch-as-the-womens-world-cup-kicks-off It's Megan Rapinoe's last World Cup, and it could be Marta's, too. From winter weather to new faces to watch, here's what to know about this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:35:22 GMT /sports/npr-news/2023-07-19/5-storylines-to-watch-as-the-womens-world-cup-kicks-off Laurel Wamsley /wvxu-stories/2019-11-07/rose-lavelle-talks-u-s-womens-soccer-ahead-of-thursdays-match-in-ohio The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, still riding the wave of this summer's World Cup win, plays in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday. It's the first match... Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:01:00 GMT /wvxu-stories/2019-11-07/rose-lavelle-talks-u-s-womens-soccer-ahead-of-thursdays-match-in-ohio Tana Weingartner /wvxu-stories/2019-07-12/rose-lavelle-to-be-honored-in-cincinnati Rose Lavelle, midfielder for the World Cup-winning U.S. Women's National Team, is returning to her hometown of Cincinnati Thursday, July 18, and Friday,... Fri, 12 Jul 2019 20:08:44 GMT /wvxu-stories/2019-07-12/rose-lavelle-to-be-honored-in-cincinnati Jennifer Merritt /news-partners/2019-07-09/equal-pay-for-equal-play-the-u-s-womens-soccer-team-tackles-its-next-quest Fresh off its fourth Women's World Cup title, the U.S. Women's National Team has its eyes set on another prize: more money. The women make less than their male counterparts. Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:11:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-07-09/equal-pay-for-equal-play-the-u-s-womens-soccer-team-tackles-its-next-quest Tom Goldman /news-partners/2019-07-05/world-cup-final-its-the-juggernaut-vs-the-new-kid-as-u-s-takes-on-the-netherlands For two soccer-crazed nations, just one question remains: Will the U.S. continue its march of greatness undaunted, or can the Dutch pull off an upset for the ages? Fri, 05 Jul 2019 20:43:53 GMT /news-partners/2019-07-05/world-cup-final-its-the-juggernaut-vs-the-new-kid-as-u-s-takes-on-the-netherlands Laurel Wamsley /news-partners/2019-07-02/u-s-powers-to-womens-world-cup-final-after-defeating-england-2-1 The U.S. goes to its third straight finals after a hard-fought semifinal game. Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:55:29 GMT /news-partners/2019-07-02/u-s-powers-to-womens-world-cup-final-after-defeating-england-2-1 Russell Lewis /news-partners/2019-06-28/u-s-wins-again-at-womens-world-cup-defeating-host-france Epic. Intense. Pressure-packed. Match of the tournament. The U.S. got the scoring started early, and the game lived up to the hype. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:53:34 GMT /news-partners/2019-06-28/u-s-wins-again-at-womens-world-cup-defeating-host-france Russell Lewis /news-partners/2019-06-07/2019-womens-world-cup-preview-what-you-need-to-know The action kicks off today in Paris. The U.S. is once again ranked No. 1 in the world — but any number of teams could bring home the prize. Here's your essential guide to the tournament. Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:55:50 GMT /news-partners/2019-06-07/2019-womens-world-cup-preview-what-you-need-to-know Laurel Wamsley /sports/2019-03-08/u-s-womens-soccer-team-sues-u-s-soccer-for-gender-discrimination The lawsuit argues that U.S. Soccer has a policy of paying the women's team less than the men's. "We deserved to be paid equally for our work, regardless of our gender," says player Alex Morgan. Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:38:00 GMT /sports/2019-03-08/u-s-womens-soccer-team-sues-u-s-soccer-for-gender-discrimination Laurel Wamsley