Christine Sinclair, a legendary figure in women’s soccer, has announced her retirement from the Portland Thorns after an illustrious career. Sinclair, who helped the Thorns win three NWSL championships, is leaving the game as the world’s top goal scorer, having achieved immense success with both the Canadian national team and her club. Her impact on the sport, particularly on the women’s game, will be long-lasting.
US football icon Alex Morgan retired from professional soccer after playing 13 minutes in her final game for the San Diego Wave. The two-time World Cup winner, who announced her retirement on Thursday, received an outpouring of support from fans and teammates. Morgan’s career was marked by success on the field and advocacy for equality in women’s sports.
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has returned to the top of the FIFA world rankings after securing gold at the Paris Olympics. This marks a significant achievement for the team, which had fallen to fifth in the rankings earlier this year. The USWNT’s victory over Brazil in the Olympic final solidified their position as the world’s best women’s football team.
The US Women’s National Team, looking to regain their dominance after a disappointing World Cup, faces Brazil in the gold medal match of the Paris Olympics. Under new coach Emma Hayes, the US has had an undefeated run, hoping to cap it off with victory against a strong Brazilian team.
The United States women’s soccer team secured a place in the Olympic semifinals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Japan in extra time. Trinity Rodman’s stunning goal in the final seconds of the first half of extra time sealed the win for the four-time gold medalists, sending them to Marseille to face the winner of the Canada-Germany quarterfinal.
The US Women’s National Team will play England at Wembley Stadium in November, marking a return to the site of their 2012 Olympic victory. This will be the first match for US head coach Emma Hayes in her native country since taking over the team earlier this year. The match will be the USWNT’s penultimate match of 2024, with a second European match yet to be announced.
The US Women’s National Team kicked off their Olympic journey with a commanding 3-0 victory against Zambia, showcasing a strong performance highlighted by Mallory Swanson’s brace and Trinity Rodman’s goal. New coach Emma Hayes secured a win in her first major tournament with the team, setting the stage for their pursuit of a record fifth Olympic gold medal.
Alex Morgan, a three-time Olympian and two-time Women’s World Cup champion, surprisingly missed the cut for the U.S. Olympic team. Coach Emma Hayes opted for a younger roster, signaling a shift towards the 2027 World Cup. This move sparks debate and questions about Morgan’s future with the national team.
Despite a recent ruling against their request for a temporary pause, a local environmental nonprofit and 20 residents are continuing their lawsuit to challenge the renovation of White Stadium and prevent its use by a professional women’s soccer team. The judge’s rejection of their request for a preliminary injunction was met with disappointment, but the plaintiffs remain determined to fight for their cause. Boston Unity Soccer Partners, the group behind the renovation plans, maintains that the project is vital for the community and will provide a state-of-the-art facility for local students. However, concerns persist about the impact on public access and the adequacy of addressing community concerns.
