USWNT Year In Review: Emma Hayes leads USA to gold, but loses several star players
Reflecting on the USWNT's golden 2024 and looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup.DECEMBER 5
NAOMI GIRMA
Retiring Alyssa Naeher top of mind for USWNT ahead of friendly vs. England
As Alyssa Naeher prepares for retirement, the USWNT star is "excited about the crop of goalkeepers" coming up behind her.NOVEMBER 27
Naomi Girma scores her first 2 goals for the US women in 3-0 win over Argentina
Defender Naomi Girma scored her first two international goals and the United States defeated Argentina 3-0 night in the team’s final match of the year on American soilOCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Naomi Girma's stellar defense bolsters USWNT at the Paris Olympics. 'No one can get past her'
Girma has been leading a U.S. backline at the Paris Olympics, anchored by goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, that has allowed opponents just two goals the whole tournamentAUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USWNT star Naomi Girma wants to 'Create the Space' for mental health in soccer
Naomi Girma is continuing to advocate for improved mental health services at every level of soccer.MAY 22
Emma Hayes names first roster as USWNT head coach
Emma Hayes called up 23 players to the USWNT camp ahead of a pair of pre-Olympic friendlies, including a mix of well-known veterans and risi...MAY 21
Naomi Girma voted 2023 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year
Defender Naomi Girma was named U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year for 2023 on Thursday, becoming just the second Black player to win in...JANUARY 11
USWNT ends year of drastic change with renewed spirit
After a cruel ending to this summer's World Cup, in which the Americans were ousted earlier than in any other major tournament in history, t...DECEMBER 12, 2023
Wave standout Naomi Girma Named NWSL Defender of the Year Award is second in a row for San Diego's 23-year-old defensive star; she's also a finalist for NWSL MVP award
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Ready or not, the next generation of USWNT stars is here
Rising stars Alyssa Thompson, Jaedyn Shaw and Olivia Moultrie — all 18 years old — have an opportunity with USWNT during October training ca...OCTOBER 25, 2023
'The kids are taking over': Young stars provide a solid foundation for USWNT
From Sophia Smith to Trinity Rodman to Mallory Swanson, the immense young talent for this United States women's team should reveal a pathway...AUGUST 8, 2023
Why USWNT fans should no longer expect to win it all every time
Still a global force, the USWNT faces a new reality as the women's game has gotten stronger: a deep run every four years can't simply be ass...AUGUST 6, 2023
World Cup NOW: No three-peat for USA, but this team left an unforgettable mark on sport
The World Cup NOW crew reacts to the USWNT's loss to Sweden and reflects on how this team helped grow the sport.AUGUST 6, 2023
How does USWNT replace suspended Rose Lavelle?
The U.S. will face rival Sweden in the round of 16, which means Vlatko Andonovski is going to have to make big decisions for the USWNT to av...AUGUST 2, 2023
'Basically, it's footy & coffee': Inside the USWNT's caffeine-fueled bonding
In dealing with the stress of pursuing a World Cup three-peat, this U.S. team views coffee not just as a pick-me-up but as a bonding ritual.JULY 31, 2023
Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma keep late teammate in hearts, mental health in public's minds Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and others are using the biggest moment of their careers to make sure late Stanford teammate Katie Meyer isn’t for...
JULY 26, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Alex Morgan on rare missed penalty kick: 'Glad to put that behind me'
Alex Morgan knows the USWNT won't be able to squander chances going forward, so her missed penalty kick in the opener definitely didn't sit...JULY 25, 2023
Naomi Girma and Sophia Smith lead the USWNT's campaign for mental health at the World Cup The two longtime friends fulfilled their pledge to honor former Stanford teammate Katie Meyer when Smith scored her second goal against Viet...
JULY 24, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM
