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United States' goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, center, reacts at the end of a women's soccer match against Sweden at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. Sweden won 3-0. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Alyssa Naeher is a steadying force in goal for the US

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 31, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

United States' Crystal Dunn, right, and Netherlands' Shanice van de Sanden battle for the ball during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

US advances to quarterfinals after 0-0 draw with Australia

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 27, 2021 06:05 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)

US women shut out the noise in quest for 5th gold medal

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 20, 2021 05:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2008, file photo, Carli Loyd, right, of the U.S., vies for the ball with Mizuho Sakaguchi, of Japan, during the Beijing 2008 Olympics women semifinals soccer match in Beijing. Older Olympians will be proving that age is just a number in Tokyo. Lloyd is going to be 39 when she plays for the U.S. women's soccer team, but she's not even the oldest soccer player competing this summer. Formiga, who plays for Brazil, is 43. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)

For Carli Lloyd, other older Olympians, age is just a number

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 20, 2021 05:42 AM EDT

US women defeat Mexico 4-0 in final tune-up before Olympics

Jul. 05, 2021 07:25 PM EDT
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Tobin Heath scored her second goal in as many games and the United States beat Mexico 4-0 on Monday in the American women's final...

This combination of photos shows promotional art for "LFG," o documentary premiering June 24 on HBO Max, left, "The Mysterious Benedict Society," a series on Disney Plus premiering June 25 and "Fathom," a documentary premiering June 25 on Apple TV Plus. (HBO Max/Disney+/Apple TV+ via AP)

New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'

By The Associated Press Jun. 21, 2021 12:11 PM 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

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...

Players for the Portland Thorns, left, and the North Carolina Courage kneel during the national anthem before the start of their NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

NWSL players kneel during the national anthem

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 27, 2020 01:39 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 Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Costa Rica midfielder Raquel Rodriguez (11) moves the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against the United States, in Jacksonville, Fla. 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/John Raoux, File)

Rodriguez ready despite somewhat strange start with Thorns

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 24, 2020 06:26 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

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Marcedes Lewis runs a drill during NFL football training camp in Green Bay, Wis. Reporters from The Associated Press spoke to more than two dozen athletes from around the globe -- representing seven countries and 11 sports -- to get a sense of how concerned or confident they are about resuming competition. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

'We have to touch each other': Sports in the COVID-19 world

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 11:26 AM EDT