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Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe among the generational talents retiring after Women's World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Generational talents Marta, Christine Sinclair and Megan Rapinoe have all played in their final Women's World Cup and are leaving the game in a much different place than when they started. Joining them in the group of players ending their international...
Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women's World Cup with pride after a long career
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Even with the disappointing conclusion, she was grateful for her wildly successful run with the U.S. national team. Rapinoe's World Cup career ended on Sunday in the Round of 16,...
Underwhelming U.S. team slumps into Women's World Cup knockout game against familiar foe
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Frequent rivals Sweden and the United States will meet once again at the Women's World Cup, but this time the stakes are tremendously higher. The two-time defending champion Americans are struggling heading into the round of 16 match on Sunday against...
Lindsey Horan calls former teammate Carly Lloyd's criticism 'noise' at the Women's World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Co-captain Lindsey Horan brushed aside criticism leveled at the United States by former teammate-turned-pundit Carli Lloyd, calling it outside noise. Now an analyst with Fox Sports, Lloyd didn't hold back after the Americans eked out a spot in the...
AP PHOTOS: Women's World Cup highlights
The Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is showcasing some of the best soccer on the planet — and some of the best photographs. Associated Press photographers are covering every match at the month-long tournament, including getting a shot of Lindsey Horan after her tying goal for the...
Several stars at the Women's World Cup honed their skills with US collegiate teams
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Christine Sinclair. Megan Rapinoe. Sarina Bolden. Like many players in the Women’s World Cup, all three stars built their skills at the U.S. collegiate level. Of the 736 players competing at this year’s Women’s World Cup, 137...
Captain Horan sets the tone for United States at the Women's World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lindsey Horan is setting a feisty tone for the United States at the Women’s World Cup. Horan, the U.S. co-captain, steadied herself after an angry exchange with Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk and scored to give the United States a 1-1 draw...
Lindsey Horan revenge goal helps US eke out draw against Netherlands in Women's World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — When the United States was desperate for a spark, Lindsey Horan channeled her anger into a much-needed goal to keep the Americans unbeaten at the Women’s World Cup. Horan was fuming after she was knocked over by Danielle van de Donk in the second...
Sophia Smith scores twice for US in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open the Women's World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Fresh-faced newcomer Sophia Smith teamed with captain Lindsey Horan to give the United States a balanced performance as the Americans breezed to another opening victory at the Women’s World Cup. Smith scored twice and the two-time defending champions...
Confident US enters Women's World Cup against underdog Vietnam as quest for 3rd title begins
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — In the words of Vietnam's coach, facing the U.S. national team in the Women's World Cup is a daunting quest, something “like a mountain,” said Mai Duc Chung. Vietnam makes its World Cup debut Saturday against the United States, the heavy favorites...
