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World Cup Mind Tricks

By Sean Gregory

What Women's Soccer Means to Queer Fans

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Vietnam’s Women’s Soccer Team Is Set to Make History

By Koh Ewe

Trinity Rodman Is More Than Her Famous Last Name

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Why More Countries Should Cancel Hosting Sporting Events

Australia's decision to walk away from the 2026 Commonwealth Games is a reminder of the costs of hosting major events.

By Astha Rajvanshi and Armani Syed

Japan’s Women’s World Cup Team Struggles to Gain Support at Home

Momentum behind women’s soccer in Japan has stalled since the team came second after losing to the U.S. in 2015, even as global interest in women’s sport accelerates.

By Daiki Mai and Isabella Steger / Bloomberg

French Soccer Ad Subverts Gender Expectations

Clever video effects help to show how women’s soccer can be just as exciting as men’s.

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The Unsung Talent of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team

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By Sean Gregory

14 U.S. Soccer Players Going to the World Cup for the First Time

What to know about Trinity Rodman, Alyssa Thompson, and other tournament rookies

By Sean Gregory

Welcome to Extra Time: All About Megan Rapinoe's Retirement

Outtakes from TIME's cover story on Megan Rapinoe

By Sean Gregory

What to Know About World Cup Controversies

Female players, it seems, never have the luxury of just sticking to sports.

By Sean Gregory

Larry Nassar Reportedly Stabbed in Prison

Disgraced doctor Larry Nassar, convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times at a federal prison in Florida.

By MIKE BALSAMO / AP

Megan Rapinoe Won't Go Quietly

The U.S. soccer star is entering her fourth and final World Cup.

By Sean Gregory

Sha'Carri Richardson Wins 100 Meters at U.S. Championships

After her victory, she conceded in a TV interview that she wasn’t ready for the moment at the 2021 Olympic Trials.

By Associated Press

Non-USWNT Players to Watch This Women’s World Cup

Team USA is favored to win it all, but they are going to have to go up against these top-tier talents from around the world.

By Anna Gordon

What to Know About the U.S. Soccer Team in the Women's World Cup

They're trying to become the first team—women’s or men’s—to three-peat at the tournament.

By Sean Gregory

The History of the Women’s World Cup

From how it started to who has scored the most goals, here are answers to some questions you may have about the much-awaited sports event.

By Chad de Guzman

Introducing the 'Extra Time' Newsletter

Your ultimate guide to the 2023 Women's World Cup.

By Sean Gregory

Your Guide to the Women’s World Cup 2023

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off July 20. Here’s everything you need to know about the much-anticipated tournament.

By Chad de Guzman

Breakdown of the Stunning PGA-LIV Golf Merger

The PGA Tour announced a stunning merger with Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf venture.

By Jeannie Kopstein
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