/tags/womens-world-cup women's world cup 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 /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 /wvxu-stories/2019-05-21/soccer-star-rose-lavelle-unveils-mural-talks-about-upcoming-world-cup Rose Lavelle is set to make her first World Cup appearance at this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Before joining the U.S. Women's National... Tue, 21 May 2019 17:54:08 GMT /wvxu-stories/2019-05-21/soccer-star-rose-lavelle-unveils-mural-talks-about-upcoming-world-cup Tana Weingartner /wvxu-stories/2019-05-02/cincinnatis-rose-lavelle-named-to-usa-world-cup-roster A Cincinnati native is heading to France this summer to play in the Women's World Cup. Rose Lavelle is among the 23 women named to the roster for the... Thu, 02 May 2019 17:58:20 GMT /wvxu-stories/2019-05-02/cincinnatis-rose-lavelle-named-to-usa-world-cup-roster Tana Weingartner