USWNT wins SheBelieves Cup in nervy penalty shootout with Canada
Alyssa Naeher came up big for the USWNT once again, this time in the SheBelieves Cup final against Canada.APRIL 10, 2024
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USWNT star Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for NWSL-high annual salary
The Portland Thorns have signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.MARCH 27, 2024
Alyssa Naeher, Sophia Smith get redemption in penalty shootout with Canada
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saved three penalty kicks and converted one as the United States women's national team defeated rival Canada in a s...MARCH 7, 2024
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
Emma Hayes has already won over USWNT: 'Emma will take us there'
Emma Hayes won't officially lead the USWNT for another six months, but after her swing through camp last week, players believe she is "the p...DECEMBER 6, 2023
Twila Kilgore on USWNT's offensive display vs. China: 'That is us'
The U.S. looked confident in front of goal in its 3-0 win over China on Saturday, with three different players scoring.DECEMBER 3, 2023
Golden Boot winner Sophia Smith leads NWSL Best XI Golden Boot winner Sophia Smith and Portland Thorns teammate Sam Coffey headline the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League Best XI announced M...
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
USWNT finds old form with young players in 3-0 win over Colombia
The USWNT's young players shined in a 3-0 victory over Colombia on Sunday in Twila Kilgore's final match as interim head coach.OCTOBER 30, 2023
USWNT not satisfied with 0-0 draw vs. Colombia: 'We need to score more'
The scoring struggles that plagued the USWNT at the Women's World Cup continued into Thursday night's friendly with Colombia.OCTOBER 27, 2023
USWNT wants to rediscover 'swagger' in friendlies vs. Colombia
The U.S. women's national team feels like it has something to prove in its upcoming matches.OCTOBER 25, 2023
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
Becky Sauerbrunn, Sophia Smith return to USWNT roster after injury spells
Becky Sauerbrunn is back on the USWNT roster after missing out on what would have been her fourth consecutive World Cup appearance due to a...OCTOBER 18, 2023
NWSL millennials show out in playoff push: Full Time San Diego Wave captures the Shield, while Sophia Smith earns golden boot.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
San Diego Wave earn NWSL Shield in final match of the regular season
The San Diego Wave beat Racing Louisville on Sunday, earning the NWSL Shield for best record and the top seed for the playoffs.OCTOBER 16, 2023
MVP, defender of the year, golden boot: Our experts take on NWSL's biggest awards Who will win the league's top 2023 awards?
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NWSL Decision Day stakes, Sophia Smith's return: Full Time If you’re indecisive, look away now because Decision Day is here. I’m Emily Olsen here with Meg Linehan and Steph Yang — welcome to Full Tim...
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Megan Rapinoe, Julie Ertz get called up to USWNT for final time
USWNT interim head coach Twila Kilgore named her 27-player roster for the September friendlies vs. South Africa.SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
USWNT, Portland Thorns star Sophia Smith named to Ballon d'Or shortlist
Sophia Smith was the lone American named to the 30-person Ballon d'Or Feminin shortlist on Wednesday.SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Ballon d'Or shortlist: Messi, Haaland, Bonmati and Smith among nominees The shortlists for the 2023 Ballon d’Or have been announced, with Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior among the nominees for th...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
USWNT, Portland Thorns star Sophia Smith sustains mild MCL sprain
Sophia Smith's status going forward will be week-to-week, the Portland Thorns announced on Wednesday.AUGUST 30, 2023
