Julie Ertz started at center back in the USWNT’s opening win over Vietnam despite not having played the position consistently since 2017.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
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.
‘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.”
SafeSport ‘failing’ to prevent abuse, 103 athletes say in letter to Congress
The letter says SafeSport’s administrative closures, exclusive jurisdiction and appeals process leaves athletes vulnerable to abuse.
FIFA gets money’s worth, president Gianni Infantino says 2023 World Cup will break even
This is the first time the women’s tournament is its own commercial entity, rather than an afterthought to men’s World Cup deals, Nancy Armour writes
Sam Mewis will anchor ‘Men in Blazers’ World Cup coverage while continuing injury rehab
Sam Mewis won’t play in the World Cup because of a knee injury, but she’ll still be involved as part of the ‘Men in Blazers’ 2023 tournament coverage.
FIFA approves rainbow-colored captain’s armband for 2023 World Cup, along with 7 others
FIFA approves eight captain’s armband, including one similar in design and color to the OneLove band forbidden at the men’s World Cup last year.
Simone Biles returning to competition two years after Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles in the field for the U.S. Classic, a qualifying meet for the U.S. gymnastics championships. It will be her first competition since Tokyo.