U.S. Women's Soccer

Guard Kayla McBride (21) dribbles against Jewell Loyd (24) during the first half of the WNBA All Star Game at Mandalay Bay Events Center on Jul 27, 2019. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

People find women’s sports ‘more inspiring’ than men’s. Here’s how you can watch now

By Gretchen Frazee

United States women's national team forward Megan Rapinoe speaks at New York City Hall after the ticker-tape parade for the United States women's national soccer team down the canyon of heroes in New York City. Photo by Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Police investigate defaced Rapinoe posters as possible hate crime

New York City police said posters featuring U.S women's soccer team player Megan Rapinoe were defaced with derogatory slurs.

By Associated Press

How U.S. women’s soccer is paving the way for pay equity in sports

Fans and players gathered in New York Wednesday to celebrate the World Cup title of the U.S. women's soccer team. The repeat champions received honorary keys to the city from Mayor Bill de Blasio and expressed gratitude to their supporters…

United States midfielder Lindsey Horan (9) hoists the World Cup trophy and celebrates with teammates after defeating the Netherlands in the championship match of the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 at Stade de Lyon. The final match brought in more than 14 million viewers. Photo by Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports

WATCH: U.S. women’s soccer parade celebrates 2019 World Cup win

Crowds chanted "USA! USA!" and workers sounded air horns from a construction site as the hourlong parade moved up a stretch of lower Broadway that has long hosted so-called ticker tape parades for world leaders, veterans and hometown sports stars.

U.S. soccer players Julie Ertz (left), Megan Rapinoe (center) and Alex Morgan celebrate as they exit the plane with the Trophy for the FIFA Women's World Cup while the U.S team arrive at the Newark International Airport, in Newark, New Jersey, on July 08, 2019. Photo by Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

U.S. women’s soccer won 4 World Cups. Now can they score equal pay?

The public support on display Sunday, buttressed by their record number of World Cup wins, could give the women greater leverage as they begin mediation in an equal pay lawsuit.

By Gretchen Frazee, Yasmeen Alamiri

WATCH: U.S. Women’s World Cup champs arrive home ahead of parade

The soccer team touched down at Newark Liberty International Airport where they were met with cheers and a banner saying "Congratulations Team USA!"…

Legendary goalie Briana Scurry on World Cup and U.S. women’s soccer

Briana Scurry was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. women’s national soccer team for years, including during its 1999 World Cup victory. She is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Scurry joins Judy Woodruff to discuss play so far at…

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USA heads to World Cup championship with 2-1 win over England

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press

The top-ranked United States will face the winner of Wednesday's semifinal between the Netherlands and Sweden in the Americans' third straight appearance in the World Cup title match.

U.S. knocks out France in Women’s World Cup quarterfinals

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press

France had been vying to become the first nation to simultaneously hold the men's and women's World Cup trophies but fell well short as their aggressive play, home-field advantage and flag-waving crowd that belted out La Marseillaise failed to faze…

In stunning lawsuit, U.S. women’s soccer team challenges pay, working conditions

The U.S. women's soccer team hopes to defend its World Cup title this year. But on Friday, International Women’s Day, all 28 team members filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, arguing they suffered years of institutionalized…

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