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The USWNT Scrapes By the Edge of the Post to the Next Round of the World Cup

By Sean Gregory

Lindsey Horan Got Mad. Then She Got Even

By Sean Gregory

Sophia Smith Leads U.S. to Victory in Sensational World Cup Debut

By Sean Gregory

Alex Morgan Is Back in Top Form. She Credits Motherhood

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World Cup Mind Tricks

The latest edition of Extra Time, TIME's Women's World Cup newsletter

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What Women's Soccer Means to Queer Fans

Women’s soccer has long been a more empowering space for LGBTQ+ individuals.

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

In its first-ever World Cup appearance, Vietnam will face off against the U.S.

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Trinity Rodman Is More Than Her Famous Last Name

The World Cup rookie has managed to live up to the hype

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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.

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How Women’s Soccer Exploded in Britain

Soccer’s origin story is thought to be firmly rooted in England, but women playing the game hasn’t always been accepted there.

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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

Plus: Zambia's Women's World Cup debut

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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

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

Outtakes from TIME's cover story on Megan Rapinoe

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What to Know About World Cup Controversies

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

By Sean Gregory

Megan Rapinoe Won't Go Quietly

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

By Sean Gregory

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.

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Introducing the 'Extra Time' Newsletter

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

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