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The USWNT Seeks Nearly $67 Million in Damages In Equal Pay Lawsuit Against U.S. Soccer. Here's What to Know About the Case

The U.S. Women's National Soccer team seeks nearly $67 million in damages as part of its gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federations. Documents filed Thursday with the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles...

By Mahita Gajanan August 16, 2019

Rapinoe Criticizes U.S. Soccer After Talks Break Down

They're suing over gender discrimination

By Jamie Ducharme August 15, 2019

Megan Rapinoe Is Writing a Book About Social Justice

Megan Rapinoe scored her way to soccer stardom in the 2019 Women's World Cup. Now she's writing a book about social justice. The project, which does not yet have a title, was acquired by Penguin...

By Julia Webster July 25, 2019

Winning the World Cup Comes With Perks Like This Onstage Dance From Jennifer Lopez

Let's all get on the floor for this collaboration

By Rachel E. Greenspan July 15, 2019

Megan Rapinoe Had the Perfect Response When the U.S. Soccer President Was Drowned Out by 'Equal Pay' Chants at Team USA's Victory Parade

Carlos Cordeiro also flubbed Rapinoe's name during his speech

By Mahita Gajanan July 10, 2019

'You Will Not Silence Us': Megan Rapinoe Talks Equal Pay, World Cup Celebrations and Presidential Tweets

Megan Rapinoe won both the Golden Ball award as the World Cup’s best player and the Golden Boot as its leading scorer. During her whirlwind tour of media appearances and a parade in New York...

By Sean Gregory July 10, 2019

'You Need to Do Better for Everyone,' Rapinoe Tells Trump

"Your message is excluding people," she said, addressing Trump

By Katie Reilly July 10, 2019

Here's Where to See the U.S. Women's Soccer Team Stars Play Now That the World Cup Is Over

Their professional season isn't over

By Alejandro de la Garza July 7, 2019

Team USA Sets a New Standard for Excellence

This team set a new standard for unapologetic excellence, in sports and beyond

By Sean Gregory July 7, 2019

All the Records the 2019 U.S. Women's Soccer Team Broke in This Year's World Cup

The team beat the Netherlands on Sunday, winning their fourth title

By Rachel E. Greenspan July 7, 2019

The World Cup Final Is the U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Chance to Silence Critics – Trump and Otherwise – Forever

Even when beating opponents by double digits, the U.S women's national soccer team has celebrated goals. Such arrogance, critics shout. (TV analysts from Canada called the exuberance "disrespectful" and a "disgrace.") Several players, including high-profile...

By Sean Gregory July 5, 2019

Rapinoe Responds to Alex Morgan's Tea Sipping Critics

"I mean, it's like, we're at the World Cup, what do you want us to do?"

By Jasmine Aguilera July 4, 2019

Megan Rapinoe Is Fearless in the Face of France—and Trump

Megan Rapinoe's shot, a free kick on the left wing — right outside the goal box — somehow lasered past the entire American and French teams, it seemed. A bunch of players tried to alter...

By Sean Gregory June 28, 2019

President Trump Responds to Viral Video of U.S. Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe Saying She Won't Go to the White House

In a viral video shot in January, Rapinoe tells a reporter, "I'm not going to the f-cking White House"

By Currie Engel June 26, 2019

'I Applaud the Women for What They're Doing.' Mia Hamm on How to Close the Wage Gap, On and Off the Field

The U.S. soccer gender discrimination lawsuit is one part of a much longer story

By Rachel E. Greenspan June 25, 2019

Trump Says It's Inappropriate for U.S. Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe to Protest During the National Anthem

Rapinoe has stood motionless while the song is played at the Women's World Cup

By Ciara Nugent June 25, 2019

What Is VAR? Soccer's Video Review Is Making a Mess of the Women's World Cup

Too many games have been decided on questionable VAR calls

By Sean Gregory June 24, 2019

Internet Calls Equal Pay After 13-0 Women's Soccer Victory

The women scored more goals in one game than the men in their last two World Cups combined

By Tara Law June 11, 2019

U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Just Scored the Most Goals Ever in a Women's World Cup Match

Team USA beat Thailand 13-0 in their first game of the tournament

By Megan McCluskey June 11, 2019

The 2019 Women's World Cup Has Started and Google Is Celebrating With a Doodle

It's day one of the 2019 Women's World Cup, and what better way to celebrate it than a Google Doodle? Friday's Doodle features a collage of soccer players, each drawn by a different female artist...

By Billy Perrigo June 7, 2019

Your Ultimate Guide to Team USA in the 2019 World Cup

Expectations are high this year — here's what to know before the first match

By Sean Gregory June 7, 2019

How to Watch the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup for Free

How to stream online or watch on TV—and the games you can't miss

By Rachel E. Greenspan June 6, 2019

5 Big Stories to Watch in the Women's World Cup

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 kicks off in Paris on Friday. From new teams to new kits to a new host, here's your cheat sheet for this year's tournament. Eyes of the world Women's...

By Siobhan Morrin June 5, 2019

This Is the Most Anticipated Women’s World Cup Ever. But Corruption and Abuse Still Block Women From Soccer

The biggest women’s sports tournament of 2019 will begin in Paris on Friday. The top 24 teams in the world will be descending on France to compete for the title of World Champions at the...

By Shireen Ahmed June 5, 2019

Soccer Phenom Alex Morgan: 'You Have to Take a Stand'

The soccer star is primed to lead the U.S. to victory--on and off the field

By Sean Gregory May 23, 2019

Soccer Dad May Have Pulled Off the Most Hilarious Parenting Hack of All Time

At a recent Atlanta United Football Club game, one father inspired the internet

By Rachel E. Greenspan March 12, 2019

Body Recovered From Wreckage of Emiliano Sala's Plane

Authorities have yet to confirm an identity

By Casey Quackenbush February 7, 2019

Saudi Arabia Hosted A Star-Studded Soccer Game To 'Sportswash' Rights Abuses

The three-game deal will bring more than $23 million to Serie A

By Joseph Hincks January 17, 2019

The First Woman Soccer Player of the Year Was Asked to Twerk on Stage After Receiving Her Award

One of the most prestigious soccer awards ceremonies in the world sparked outrage Monday night when the first-ever women's soccer player of the year was asked to twerk on stage by a male presenter. Norwegian...

By George Steer December 3, 2018

Video Shows Dad Shoving Kid in Hilariously Ruthless Soccer Move Because Victory Is the Only Option

That is one enthusiastic soccer dad

By Melissa Locker November 9, 2018

Epic Prank Ends With Soccer Player Doing Something Odd With a Sirloin Steak

It all started with a wrong phone number and a team mate with a reputation for pranks

By Melissa Locker November 5, 2018

European Soccer Is Set Up to Protect Superstar Players. So What's Next for Cristiano Ronaldo?

There is no European soccer league comparable to the NHL or MLB in America that could professionally punish Ronaldo, who is accused of rape

By Michael Caley October 7, 2018

A Rape Accusation Against Cristiano Ronaldo Is Finally Getting Attention. It's About Time Soccer Had Its #MeToo Moment

The world's most famous soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been accused of raping Kathryn Mayorga in 2009

By Shireen Ahmed October 5, 2018

Fed Up Soccer Fan Throws Cabbage at Manager Who Finds the 'Whole Thing Hugely Disrespectful'

"There’s no respect for anyone"

By Megan McCluskey October 3, 2018

Gifted Seven-Year-Old Goes Viral for Demonstrating How the National Anthem Is Done

The performance was so good, she got soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimović to cheer for her

By Melissa Locker September 24, 2018

Controversy, Joy and Politics: 5 Takeaways From the World Cup Final

One of the most exciting World Cups in years didn't disappoint at the end

By Siobhan Morrin July 16, 2018

How This World Cup Photographer Captured the 'Pure Excitement' After Croatia's Victory

"It’s a historic moment for them and a great moment for me"

By Josh Raab July 13, 2018

Why Do Americans Call It Soccer Instead of Football? Blame England

Many people don't realize that “soccer” is not in fact an American invention

By Billy Perrigo July 11, 2018

How World Cup Photographs Are Creating 'Accidental Renaissance' Artwork

Soccer photography, like the sport itself, can produce wildly unexpected — but nonetheless satisfying — results. That's particularly true of images from the World Cup, the sport's biggest international event. Photographers at the 2018 FIFA...

July 11, 2018

The 'Neymar Challenge' Is Spreading Laughter Across the World

When we think of the World Cup, we think of athletes at the top of their game eliminating the competition for shot at that golden Greek goddess of victory trophy. But even though world famous...

By Ashley Hoffman July 9, 2018

Soccer Legend Diego Maradona Mourned Around the World

German Soccer Fans Are Putting Cardboard Cutouts of Themselves in the Stands to Avoid Games in 'Empty' Stadiums

Megan Rapinoe Wins FIFA Women's Player of the Year, Calls for Players Around the World to Fight Inequality

FIFA Pushes for Women to Attend Iran's Soccer Games

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