Soccer

England moves into Women’s World Cup final, ending Australia’s run

August 16, 2023, 7:32am Soccer

England advanced to its first Women's World Cup final with a 3-1 victory over co-host Australia and will next play Spain for the title. Read story

Spain's Olga Carmona is held aloft by a teammate after defeating Sweden in the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal

August 15, 2023, 8:49am Soccer

Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. Read story

United States' Megan Rapinoe warms up on the sideline during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Sweden and the United States in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe among generational talents retiring after Women’s World Cup

August 9, 2023, 5:40pm National Sports

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. Read story

United States' Alex Morgan, center, reacts after missing a shot during the second half of the FIFA Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.

Americans avoid upset to reach Women’s World Cup knockout round

August 1, 2023, 8:00am National Sports

The two-time reigning champion United States came within inches of Women’s World Cup elimination, but Portugal’s late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history. Read story

United States' head coach Vlatko Andonovski gestures to Julie Ertz, left, following the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023.

U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women’s World Cup

July 31, 2023, 4:30pm Soccer

The United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherlands, there’s a real chance the Americans could be eliminated in group play for the first time in tournament history. Read story

Horan’s goal helps U.S. squeeze out 1-1 draw with Netherlands

United States' Lindsey Horan celebrates her team's first US goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023.

July 26, 2023, 8:24pm Latest News

Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Thursday to help the United States squeeze out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup. Read story

US soccer star Megan Rapinoe announces she’ll retire after the NWSL season with OL Reign

OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe, right, celebrates as Portland Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby, left, holds the ball after Rapinoe scored a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from using her platform to spotlight social issues. Rapinoe, 38, announced Saturday her fourth World Cup will be… Read story