United States National Soccer Team
Paraguay midfielder Fanny Godoy (10) works against U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis (22) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Paraguay vs USA 9/16/2021

Sep. 16, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

U.S. midfielder Catrina Macario (19) and Paraguay midfielder Fanny Godoy (10) vie for the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Carli Lloyd scores 5 goals, US women rout Paraguay 9-0

Sep. 16, 2021 09:48 PM EDT

CONCACAF under-20s instead of 23s to determine Olympic spots

Sep. 16, 2021 09:43 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — CONCACAF took an unusual decision to eliminate its men's Olympic qualifying tournament and will instead have under-20 teams determine its...

Sarina Wiegman is unveiled as the new England Women head coach at Wembley Stadium, London, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Setting out on her vision as England manager, Sarina Wiegman was sure of one thing — the Women's World Cup should remain every four years. “The Euros are great, the World Cup is great, the Olympics are great so that is three tournaments," she said, pitchside at Webmley Stadium on Thursday. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
New England coach Wiegman against biennial Women's World Cup

By Rob Harris Sep. 09, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday Nov. 27, 2020 file photo, United States' Tobin Heath plays the ball during their international friendly women's soccer match against The Netherlands at the Rat Verlegh stadium in Breda, Netherlands. United States international Tobin Heath is staying in English soccer. The 33-year-old forward has signed for Arsenal in the Women’s Super League on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. She played at Manchester United last season. (Piroschka van de Wouw/Pool via AP, file)
US forward Tobin Heath staying in English soccer at Arsenal

Sep. 03, 2021 09:08 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, First Vice President of the International Swimming Federation, FINA, Husain Al Musallam, during the FINA World Aquatics Gala in Budapest, Hungary. Documents obtained by The Associated Press show two senior Olympic officials from Kuwait have been targeted by the U.S. Department of Justice for suspected racketeering and bribery related to FIFA and international soccer politics. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah is reputed to be the “kingmaker” of IOC elections. Husain al-Musallam is president of swimming’s international governing body. The documents include details of the DOJ investigation and a formal request to Kuwaiti authorities in 2017 for help to secure evidence. (Attila Kovacs/MTI via AP, File)
Documents show US investigation of 2 Kuwaitis in FIFA case

By Graham Dunbar Sep. 02, 2021 11:43 AM EDT

United States' Christen Press, left, and Netherlands' Lieke Martens 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)
Angel City acquires Press, hires Coombe for first season

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 23, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

United States' goalkeeper Adrianna Franch intercepts a shot challenged by Australia's Emily Van Egmond in the women's bronze medal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Kashima, Japon. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Thorns goalkeeper Franch traded to KC NWSL

Aug. 17, 2021 11:07 PM EDT

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

Kara Winger, of the United States of America, center, arrives to the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Fewer medals, more heart for US at a most unusual Olympics

By Eddie Pells Aug. 08, 2021 09:50 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

From right: Filippo Tortu, Eseosa Desalu, Lorenzo Patta and Lamont Jacobs, of Italy celebrate after taking the gold medal in the final of the men's 4 x 100-meter relay at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Astonish the world: Italy keeps surprising on Olympic track

By Andrew Dampf Aug. 07, 2021 12:07 AM EDT

Sweden's Stina Blackstenius celebrates scoring the opening goal against Canada in the women's soccer match for the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Canada clinches Olympic gold with a shootout win over Sweden

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 06, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

Canada midfielder Jessie Fleming (17) celebrates her game winning penalty kick goal with teammate Janine Beckie (16) during a women's semifinal soccer match against United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
New time, venue for women's soccer final because of heat

By Anne M. Peterson And Rob Harris Aug. 05, 2021 07:56 AM EDT

United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates scoring her side's second goal against Australia during the women's bronze medal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
US women earn bronze medal with 4-3 win over Australia

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 05, 2021 06:08 AM EDT

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)
USA vs Australia 8/5/2021

Aug. 05, 2021 03:56 AM EDT

United States' Alex Morgan, left, and Australia's Tameka Yallop battle for the ball during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Australia faces US in bid for 1st women's soccer medal

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 04, 2021 06:48 AM EDT

United States' goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher leaves the field after being injured during a women's semifinal soccer match against Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
US goalkeeper Naeher out for the bronze medal match

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 03, 2021 07:29 AM EDT

United States' Carli Lloyd reacts after being defeated 1-0 by Canada during a women's semifinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan.. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
The US women will no doubt look different after the Olympics

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 03, 2021 05:09 AM EDT

United States' goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, below, lies on the field during a women's semifinal soccer match against Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Canada upsets US with 1-0 win in women's soccer

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 02, 2021 06:25 AM EDT