Vlatko Andonovski
United States forward Mallory Swanson (9) goes down with an injury during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Ireland in Austin, Texas, Saturday, April 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Swanson's injury a concern as US downs Ireland 2-0

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 08, 2023 04:53 PM EDT

FILE - United States' Julie Ertz reacts after losing to Sweden at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. Ertz was named to the U.S. national team roster for a pair of upcoming matches against Ireland next after taking time off for the birth of her son. Ertz was among 26 players named to the roster, announced by coach Vlatko Andonovski on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan, File)
Julie Ertz returns to US team with World Cup looming

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 04, 2023 06:30 PM EDT

FILE - United States' Julie Ertz, left, battles Canada's Adriana Leon, right, for the ball during a women's semifinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. Ertz was named to the U.S. national team roster for a pair of upcoming matches against Ireland next after taking time off for the birth of her son. Ertz was among 26 players named to the roster, announced by coach Vlatko Andonovski on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara, File)
Julie Ertz returns to US team for 2 friendlies with Ireland

By Anne M. Peterson Mar. 28, 2023 03:27 PM EDT

U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski, right, and forward Megan Rapinoe (15) laugh after the team's win against Canada during a SheBelieves Cup soccer match Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Canada vs USA 2/16/2023

Feb. 27, 2023 01:06 PM EST

FILE - United States head coach Gregg Berhalter gestures during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against the Netherlands at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2022. United States women’s coach Vlatko Andonovski earned 27% as much as men’s coach Berhalter in the year ending last March 31, down slightly from 28% in the previous year. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)
US women's soccer coach paid 27% as much as men's coach

By Ronald Blum Feb. 27, 2023 01:04 PM EST

FILE - General view of the Khalifa International Stadium ahead the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States, in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
USA vs Netherlands 12/3/2022

Dec. 05, 2022 04:46 PM EST

United States' Carli Lloyd celebrates scoring her side's 4th goal against Australia in the women's bronze medal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Kashima, Japon. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
US forward Carli Lloyd retiring after decorated career

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 16, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

Team United States forward Megan Rapinoe, left, congratulates Team Canada's forward Christine Sinclair (12) after their semifinal soccer match at the Tokyo Olympics in Kashima, Japan, Monday, Aug. 2, 2020. Canada won 1-0. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
US women dissect the Olympics while Canada celebrates gold

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 07, 2021 07:19 AM EDT

Canada's Nichelle Prince, left, kneels prior to a women's semifinal soccer match against United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Canada vs USA 8/2/2021

Aug. 02, 2021 04:10 AM EDT

United States' Megan Rapinoe, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal and defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Given a chance, Lynn Williams provides boost for US soccer

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 01, 2021 06:10 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)
USA vs Sweden 7/21/2021

Jul. 21, 2021 05:04 AM EDT

FILE - United States women's national soccer team coach Vlatko Andonovski talks with Megan Rapinoe, center, and Alex Morgan before an international friendly soccer match against Portugal in Houston, in this Thursday, June 10, 2021, file photo. In Tokyo the Americans will play for their first world championship under coach Vlatko Andonovski. His immensely deep and talented squad includes the sport's biggest names: Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Christen Press and Carli Lloyd. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Portugal vs USA 6/10/2021

Jun. 29, 2021 08:38 AM EDT