Crystal Dunn

An Australian player warms up prior to the women's bronze medal soccer match against the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Familiar foes: US, Netherlands ready for quarterfinal clash

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 29, 2021 06:18 AM EDT

United States' Rose Lavelle, left, celebrates after scoring a goal during a women's soccer match against New Zealand at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

US rebounds from opening loss with 6-1 win over New Zealand

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 24, 2021 09:53 AM EDT

United States' players cheer their teammates before a women's soccer match against Sweden at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Women's soccer saw significant disruption from pandemic

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 02, 2021 06:01 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 9, 2021, file photo, Portland Thorns' Adrianna Franch plays during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City in Portland, Ore. On top of the woes of quarantine, Franch had to spend four weeks of last season just trying to stay off her injured right knee. It was not an easy task for the 30-year-old Thorns goalkeeper known for her boundless energy. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, FIle)

With Franch back, Thorns top the Challenge Cup standings

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 21, 2021 02:46 AM EDT

FILE - U.S. defender Crystal Dunn plays against Canada during the second half of a CONCACAF women's Olympic qualifying soccer match in Carson, Calif., in this Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, file photo. The 28-year-old U.S. national team defender has grown more confident in her abilities and her status on the U.S. women’s national team. She’s also become empowered in her activism as a Black woman. So much so that she even proclaimed herself the "New Crystal Dunn.” (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Maturity and security have led to a more vocal Crystal Dunn

By Anne M. Peterson Feb. 17, 2021 03:49 PM EST

U.S. midfielder Lindsey Horan, right, is congratulated, after scoring a goal against Colombia, by midfielder Kristie Mewis, left, midfielder Julie Ertz, center, and defender Crystal Dunn, second from right, during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Alex Morgan back with US for SheBelieves Cup

By Anne M. Peterson Feb. 01, 2021 05:33 PM EST

US women open 2021 with training camp in Florida

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 06, 2021 04:06 PM EST
Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd have returned after missing most of last year as the U.S. women’s national team prepares to open training camp this weekend in...

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, United States forward Lynn Williams (13) chases after the ball during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match against Spain in Harrison, N.J. Williams had her momentum with the U.S. national team stalled by the coronavirus pandemic. She was hoping to earn a spot on the Olympic team this past summer. But the one-year delay has given her time to work on different aspects of her game. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

Lynn Williams hopes to regain momentum after strange year

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 30, 2020 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 16, 2019, file photo, New Zealand's Abby Erceg (8) reaches for the ball as United States' Megan Rapinoe defends during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in St. Louis. Coach Paul Riley calls defender Abby Erceg the bedrock of the North Carolina Courage. The New Zealand native is captain of the Courage, the two-time National Women's Soccer League defending champions. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

New Zealander Erceg holds down North Carolina's backline

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 07, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2020, file photo, Costa Rica forward Raquel Rodriguez, top, is knocked over by Canada defender Allysha Chapman during the first half of a CONCACAF women's Olympic qualifying soccer match in Carson, Calif. Raquel Rodriguez, better known as Rocky to her fans, was in route to join her new National Women’s Soccer League team when sports were shut down by the coronavirus. It certainly wasn’t an ideal start for the Costa Rican striker with the Portland Thorns. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, Fle)

8-team field set as NWSL opens play with Utah tournament

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 26, 2020 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, May 24, 2019 file photo, Allie Long, a member of the United States women's national soccer team, speaks to reporters during a media day in New York. Allie Long is likely the only National Women’s Soccer League Player that launched a new career while sheltering at home. Long has been playing video games on Twitch and has built a solid reputation in the gaming world – so much so that she’s been able to raise some serious money for charities, while also educating fellow gamers about women’s soccer.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Allie Long spent lockdown becoming a celebrity gamer

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 25, 2020 08:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, United States forward Megan Rapinoe (15) runs over to take a corner kick during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match against Spain, in Harrison, N.J. U.S. national team players Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath and Christen Press have opted out of the National Women's Soccer League tournament kicking off this weekend in Utah. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

Rapinoe, Press among players opting out of NWSL tournament

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 23, 2020 05:56 PM EDT