Women's World Cup 2019

Why You Didn't See Many White Shorts at the Women's World Cup

10/02/2023

Why You Didn't See Many White Shorts at the Women's World Cup

Women's sports are in a moment of transformation — and that includes their uniforms.

An Unwanted Kiss Might Help Change Women's Soccer, but It Should Never Have Come to This

08/30/2023

An Unwanted Kiss Might Help Change Women's Soccer, but It Should Never Have Come to This

At the end of the FIFA Women's World Cup, it was a kiss that showed the world exactly what Spain's La Roja had to endure to become champions.

The Women's World Cup Was Just the Beginning of Decolonizing Soccer

08/18/2023

The Women's World Cup Was Just the Beginning of Decolonizing Soccer

As the ninth FIFA Women's World Cup comes to a close on Aug. 20, I find myself reflecting on all the impactful moments since the 1991 inception.

Here's What a Doctor Says About All Those Painful-Looking Headers at the World Cup

08/17/2023

Here's What a Doctor Says About All Those Painful-Looking Headers at the World Cup

You've probably seen a lot of headers during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup — that is, hitting the soccer ball with your head to pass or shoot.

The USWNT Have to Split Their $3 Million World Cup Earnings With the USMNT; Here's Why

08/16/2023

The USWNT Have to Split Their $3 Million World Cup Earnings With the USMNT; Here's Why

The US Women's National Team (USWNT) may not be taking home the trophy at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, but they did make history in another way.

ACL Tears Are Notoriously Common For Women Soccer Players; Why Aren't They Being Prevented?

08/10/2023

ACL Tears Are Notoriously Common For Women Soccer Players; Why Aren't They Being Prevented?

The FIFA Women's World Cup final is on Aug. 20, and it will end a dramatic (and, for US fans, heartbreaking) four-week showcase of the best of women's soccer.

Latinas Are a Huge Part of Soccer Fandom; We're Only Getting Louder For the Women's World Cup

08/09/2023

Latinas Are a Huge Part of Soccer Fandom; We're Only Getting Louder For the Women's World Cup

Soccer has been a long-standing tradition in Latin American countries, and it is deeply ingrained in the culture of many Latine communities.

The USWNT Are Out of the World Cup, but Watching Is More Important Than Ever

08/09/2023

The USWNT Are Out of the World Cup, but Watching Is More Important Than Ever

Following the shocking early exit of the US Women's National Team at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, it might be tempting for American fans to check out of the tournament and just catch up on scores later — especially considering those 3 and 6 a.m. start times.

Lindsey Horan Is Charging Her Way Through the World Cup, and We Can't Look Away

08/04/2023

Lindsey Horan Is Charging Her Way Through the World Cup, and We Can't Look Away

On July 26, during the US Women's National Team's matchup against the Netherlands in the group round of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, something historic happened — and not the fun kind of historic, as we're so used to seeing linked to this legendary team.

Legend Megan Rapinoe Is Playing Her Final World Cup. Here's a Look Back at Her Career.

08/01/2023

Legend Megan Rapinoe Is Playing Her Final World Cup. Here's a Look Back at Her Career.

Megan Rapinoe took the world by storm during the 2019 Women's World Cup, capturing hearts with her blend of energetic play, entertaining celebrations, and fearless leadership on and off the field.

Here's When and How to Watch the Next US World Cup Game

08/01/2023

Here's When and How to Watch the Next US World Cup Game

The FIFA Women's World Cup officially kicked off on July 20, and it's time to get excited.

Rainbow Armbands Aren't Allowed at the World Cup, but Athletes Are Still Showing Pride

07/31/2023

Rainbow Armbands Aren't Allowed at the World Cup, but Athletes Are Still Showing Pride

About a month ahead of the start of the 2023 Women's World Cup, FIFA unveiled a set of eight sanctioned armbands designed for players to wear during the tournament.