Soccer

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.

Mia Hamm Reveals the Greatest Inspiration Behind Her Soccer Career: Her Late Brother

Mia Hamm is an athlete to her core.

Christen Press Wants to Make the World of Soccer a Safe Space For Girls of Color

Thanks to an ACL injury, Christen Press wasn't on the field with the US Women's National Team at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, but it didn't bring her down for a second.

Why Do Men's Soccer Players Wear Sports Bras During Games?

Spain Wins the 2023 World Cup, the "Most Successful Women's Sporting Event in History"

For the first time ever, Spain is walking away from the FIFA Women's World Cup with the title.

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

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

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.

England's Going to Their First Women's World Cup Final, and Even the Spice Girls Are Hyped

The England Lionesses have qualified for their first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup final, and the excitement from fans is palpable — even days out from the Aug. 20 championship match against Spain.

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

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

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.