To fix the flaws exposed at this women’s World Cup, U.S. Soccer needs to take a hard look at everything − and everyone − associated with the USWNT.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
USWNT might have lost at World Cup, but Megan Rapinoe won a long time ago
Megan Rapinoe missing a penalty kick and USWNT losing was the dream ending for her critics. But her impact will carry on long after she’s gone.
`Regression to the mean’ USWNT’s recent struggles no predictor of R16 game
Sweden thrashed USWNT 3-0 in opener of Tokyo Olympics, worst loss for US women at major international tournament since 2007 World Cup
USWNT captain Lindsey Horan dismisses Carli Lloyd’s criticism as noise: ‘You have no idea’
Former US captain Carli Lloyd has ripped her old teammates for several days, questioning their preparation and passion
USA needs bold changes to have chance vs. Sweden. Put Julie Ertz, Crystal Dunn in midfield
There are 3 bold changes the USWNT can make to reverse its fortunes and beat Sweden. No. 1 is put Julie Ertz and Crystal Dunn back in the midfield.
Hopefully USWNT is more concerned about World Cup performance than public comments reveal
USWNT finishes second in World Cup group stage for the second time, and advances with one win for the first time. But publicly, they seem unbothered.
Pressure? Megan Rapinoe, USWNT embrace it: ‘Hell yeah. This is exactly where we want to be.’
USWNT needs win or tie to advance to World Cup knockout rounds. Megan Rapinoe and the team are embracing that pressure.
The USWNT is unbothered by outside criticisms. They get enough from each other.
Sub-par performances in first two World Cup games have USWNT in potentially precarious position heading into group-stage finale against Portugal
USWNT has a deep bench. Coach Vlatko Andonovski needs to use it if he wants to win.
The pre-World Cup criticism of coach Vlatko Andonovski’s lineups was renewed after Thursday’s disappointing draw vs. the Netherlands.
After disappointing draw, USWNT needs math to add up to avoid World Cup embarrassment
“It’s just a little unfortunate that now first place in the group is up for grabs,” Alex Morgan said after the USWNT’s draw vs. the Netherlands.