World Aug 10 U.S. women’s soccer team wins its fifth Olympic gold medal with 1-0 victory over Brazil By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press
World Aug 25 Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso says ‘in no moment’ did she consent to kiss with Luis Rubiales Hermoso issued a statement Friday through her union hours after Rubiales claimed in an emergency meeting of the Spanish soccer federation that the kiss was consensual. By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
World Aug 20 Watch 6:21 With Spain’s historic win, a look at the progress and challenges facing women’s soccer Spain won its first Women's World Cup with its defeat over England Sunday. Five years ago, the team lacked jerseys designed for women, high-quality facilities and enough physical trainers. Spain's historic win, and what they went through to achieve it,… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz
Nation Aug 06 Watch 5:54 What to know about the U.S. women’s national team’s heartbreaking World Cup loss Going into the 2023 World Cup, few would have predicted what happened to the U.S. women’s national soccer team. They made their earliest departure ever from the tournament after Sunday’s loss to Sweden on penalty kicks in the round of… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Nation Jul 22 Watch 2:12 News Wrap: Earth sees hottest July ever recorded in human history In our news wrap Saturday, scientists say the first two weeks of July were the planet’s hottest on human record as intense heat waves grip places around the globe, Ukraine says its drones hit an ammunition depot in Crimea after…
Sep 25 Watch 6:56 Soccer pro Olivia Moultrie on the pursuit of goals Olivia Moultrie started her professional soccer career at the age of 13. For our Weekend Spotlight, Geoff Bennett spoke with Moultrie about making and setting goals both on and off the field. Continue watching
Sep 06 U.S. men’s and women’s soccer teams formally sign equal pay agreements By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press Representatives for the men's and women's U.S. national teams signed their historic collective bargaining agreements with U.S. Soccer, formally closing a long and acrimonious fight over equal pay. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 4:01 News Wrap: Destructive Western wildfires force evacuations In our news wrap Sunday, the McKinney Fire in northern California forces thousands to flee their homes, at least seven deaths in Oregon are suspected caused by excessive heat, the death toll from flooding in Kentucky rises to 26, Ukraine's… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 6:32 U.S. soccer legend Briana Scurry opens up about the highs and lows of her career By Geoff Bennett, Lorna Baldwin, Kaisha Young Soccer trailblazer Briana Scurry is telling her story in a new memoir, "My Greatest Save,” sharing the highs of Olympic gold medals and World Cup wins and the lows like the on-field collision that ended her career. Geoff Bennett recently… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 6:49 Soccer star Megan Rapinoe on living in a world created by men Megan Rapinoe is best known for her successful soccer career, leading the U.S. women's national team to two World Cup championships and an Olympic gold medal. She's also known for her fierce advocacy for social justice. Judy Woodruff recently spoke… Continue watching