Latest FIFA Women's World Cup News
Frito-Lay upgrades FIFA sponsorship with fan awards at men's and women's World Cups
ZURICH (AP) — Texas-based snacks maker Frito-Lay will be a global sponsor for the next men’s and women’s World Cups and back a “fan of the match” award at every game, FIFA said on Thursday. Frito-Lay upgrades its previous FIFA deals as a third-tier North American sponsor...
Alex Morgan says goodbye in San Diego to crowd of 26,500 after an illustrious 15-year career
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fighting tears, Alex Morgan waved to the crowd and walked off the field for the last time on Sunday as she capped an impactful 15-year career. Despite the nearly 100-degree heat, a crowd of 26,516 filled San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium for Morgan’s farewell...
Alex Morgan leaves women's soccer 'in an amazing place' to focus on expanding her family
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Alex Morgan walked into her retirement news conference Friday thinking she'd be the only player there from the San Diego Wave. She was surprised by an ovation from her teammates who packed the first two rows. “This is your day off!” Morgan said,...
Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child
Over the course of a career that included two women's World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal, Alex Morgan elevated the women's game through her play on the field and activism off it. The 35-year-old Morgan, who said she is pregnant with her second child, announced on Thursday...
Global players' union builds on FIFA regulations with a guide for expectant mothers
When Cheyna Matthews got pregnant with her first child back in 2018, she had a lot of questions. In addition to concerns about her legal rights as a professional soccer player, how would she manage pregnancy and the birth? And, importantly, when could she safely play again? ...
USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final
PARIS (AP) — At just the right moment, Mallory Swanson yelled at teammate Sophia Smith not to go near the ball as it came through. Swanson knew Smith was offside. But Swanson wasn't. “I was like, `Don't touch it! Leave it, leave it leave it!'” Swanson said....
Brazil great Marta misses out on Olympic gold again as the US stops her once more
PARIS (AP) — Marta fought back tears as she exited the Olympic stage one last time. After 185 appearances for Brazil, including six World Cups and six Olympics, one of the sport's greats had one more shot at a major international title on Saturday. Olympic gold...
Berger saves Putellas penalty to clinch women's soccer bronze for Germany in 1-0 win over Spain
LYON, France (AP) — Ann-Katrin Berger saved a last-minute penalty and Germany won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory on Friday over Women’s World Cup winner Spain. Berger dove to stop Alexia Putellas’ penalty attempt in the ninth minute of stoppage time,...
USWNT seeks to restore world dominance with Olympic gold on the line against Brazil
PARIS (AP) — Just when it appeared the U.S. had conceded its dominance with an early exit from Women’s World Cup, the Americans have roared back under new coach Emma Hayes with an undefeated run in the Paris Olympics. There's one more hurdle: The U.S. faces Brazil for the gold...
Coach Emma Hayes' consistency carries the US to the Olympic semifinals in women's soccer
LYON, France (AP) — New U.S. coach Emma Hayes hasn't always made the predictable choice during her short tenure with the team, but she's been amazingly consistent with one thing during the Paris Olympics. Her lineup. Hayes has used essentially the same starters in...
