Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and others are using the biggest moment of their careers to make sure late Stanford teammate Katie Meyer isn’t forgotten.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
USWNT embraces pressure at World Cup; It ‘has been fuel for this team,’ players say
The U.S. Women’s National Team faces the Netherlands next at the World Cup. The players know they have a target on their backs, and they embrace it.
USWNT’s Alex Morgan not putting much stock in her missed penalty kick at World Cup
Alex Morgan, who missed a penalty kick in the USWNT’s win against Vietnam, says she’s “really hopeful for future (ones) in this tournament.”
Brains and athleticism make Naomi Girma essential to the USWNT at 2023 World Cup
The USWNT is happy to be the beneficiaries of Naomi Girma’s active mind. The former Stanford star has become indispensable to the defense.
‘Whatever we need’: USWNT’s Julie Ertz returns to center back position at World Cup
Julie Ertz started at center back in the USWNT’s opening win over Vietnam despite not having played the position consistently since 2017.
USWNT’s missed chances against Vietnam no cause for concern. The goals will come
The USWNT is happy with a win against Vietnam, but also aware it must do better going forward — starting with next week’s big match vs. Netherlands
All in: USWNT will be at full strength for World Cup opener against Vietnam
Coach Vlatko Andonovski said Megan Rapinoe, Julie Ertz and Rose Lavelle are all available for Saturday’s World Cup opener against Vietnam.
Visa helps families of USWNT players get to World Cup in Australia, New Zealand
Visa gave Cash App cards to the 23 U.S. players to help defray their loved ones’ costs of traveling to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
‘Very real and very devastating’: World Cup begins on somber note with Auckland shooting
USWNT players shared their thoughts on an emotional day that saw the World Cup begin in the wake of a shooting near team hotels in Auckland.
Deadly shooting in Auckland, hours before World Cup opens in New Zealand city
The U.S. women are among the teams in Auckland for their opening World Cup games. U.S. Soccer said the USWNT is “accounted for and safe.”