US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women's World Cup, the only bid
Read full article: US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women's World Cup, the only bidThe United States added Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to its proposal to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup.
Pochettino says US men's players should aspire to achieve like American women
Read full article: Pochettino says US men's players should aspire to achieve like American womenMauricio Pochettino began his tenure as U.S. men’s national soccer team coach saying his players should aspire to achieve as much as the American women.
U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain
Read full article: U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remainThe U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart have dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Many stars at Women's World Cup juggle parenthood while playing on the world stage
Read full article: Many stars at Women's World Cup juggle parenthood while playing on the world stageForget about orange slices, players like Alex Morgan, Australia’s Katrina Gorry and Jamaica’s Cheyna Matthews are redefining what it means to be a “soccer mom.”.
Abuse in women's pro soccer league was systemic, report says
Read full article: Abuse in women's pro soccer league was systemic, report saysAn independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players.
Cone wins 4-year term as US Soccer president, beats Cordeiro
Read full article: Cone wins 4-year term as US Soccer president, beats CordeiroCindy Parlow Cone was re-elected to a four-year team as U.S. Soccer Federation president, beating predecessor Carlos Cordeiro in an endorsement of the governing body’s settlement of a lawsuit by women players.
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Women's team, US Soccer settle part of their lawsuit
Read full article: Women's team, US Soccer settle part of their lawsuit(Piroschka van de Wouw/Pool via AP)U.S. women's national team players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled their long-running lawsuit over inequitable working conditions compared with the men's team while leaving their dispute over unequal pay for additional litigation. “We want the women’s team as well as their lawyers to see that we want to move in a different direction,” Parlow Cone said. "We remain as committed as ever to our work to achieve the equal pay that we legally deserve. Or else when I’m president, you can go elsewhere for World Cup funding,” referring to the 2026 men’s World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA scheduled the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada on artificial turf but the men's World Cup has been played exclusively on grass.
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U.S. Soccer president addresses repeal of anthem policy
Read full article: U.S. Soccer president addresses repeal of anthem policyU.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone apologized Saturday for the federation's lack of leadership in the fight against racism as she addressed its decision to repeal a policy that required players to stand during the national anthem. We are committed to doing better to help fight racism and discrimination in all its forms, Parlow Cone said. It was the first board meeting Parlow Cone has led as president. The U.S. Womens National Team Players Association also called for an apology from U.S. Soccer and a plan to substantively address racial inequities. Rapinoe kneeled during the anthem at a pair of national team matches in 2016.
