Women's National Teams

The United States women’s national team ended 2024 with their unlikeliest win of the calendar year on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory vs. Netherlands despite being dominated most of the game. The game was played in Hague.

In what was Alyssa Naeher’s final game with the Stars and Stripes the 36-year-old goalkeeper had one of her busiest 90 minutes. The Dutch had total control of the first half outshooting the USWNT 14-1 and opening the scoring in the 15th minute.

USWNT vs Netherlands highlights and takeaways

The United States women’s national team drew England 0-0 in front of a packed Wembley Stadium on Saturday during a friendly. The game saw a tactical chess match between the head coaches as well as a Lindsey Horan bicycle kick attempt.

USWNT fans were brutal online toward the star U.S. midfielder as she failed to make an impact on the game.

The 30-year-old captain looked sluggish in midfield, had several wayward passes that missed the mark, scored a goal while offside and of course, the bicycle kick attempt.

Alyssa Naeher, one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in U.S. women's national team history, has announced her retirement from international soccer, ending a distinguished career that spanned over a decade.

Alyssa Naeher announces USWNT retirement; will play last two games against England and Netherlands

The legendary keeper announced her decision via social media, with the pair of upcoming friendlies against England and the Netherlands being her last ever caps for the USWNT.

NEW YORK — Women's soccer mogul Michele Kang will gift $30 million to U.S. Soccer, the sport's national governing body said on Tuesday, the largest donation ever directed for the organization's girls and women's programs.

The donation over the next five years will help grow competitive opportunities for girls and professional development for female players, as well as women in coaching and referee roles.

Michele Kang donation to U.S. Soccer 

Bev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said on Tuesday.

Priestman and two other team officials were previously banned by FIFA from any soccer-related activity for one year after New Zealand complained Canadian staff flew drones over their training sessions before their opening match in Paris.

The United States women’s national team received a major boost as talented Ajax midfielder Lily Yohannes announced her decision to represent the U.S. instead of Netherlands on Monday. This calls for some Lily Yohannes highlights.

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— Lily Yohannes (@LilyYohannes10) November 11, 2024

Naomi Girma had never scored for the United States women’s national team prior to Wednesday... She went on to score twice against Argentina during a friendly and nearly had a third as she forced an own goal.

On a night meant to honor Rose Lavelle with 100 appearances for the USWNT, the Girma goals vs Argentina stole the show as the world class defender turned into a lethal No. 9 in front of goal.

The USWNT honor Rose Lavelle for hitting 100 caps earlier this year

The USWNT showed they are also capable of getting the result while trailing on the scoreboard. Even with a plethora of substitutions.

Emma Hayes’ perfect record with the U.S. women’s national team will remain intact after yet another winning performance from the USWNT on Sunday, defeating Iceland 3-1 in their second and last head-to-head against this week at Geodis Park.

USWNT defeat Iceland; honor Kelly O'hara retirement

An amazing Alyssa Thompson goal vs Iceland opened the scoring for the United States women’s national team in their 3-1 victory on Thursday. The goal also marked Thompson’s first for the Stars and Stripes.

The USWNT went up against a compact and feisty Iceland side in their first game since the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics in August.