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LOCALIZE IT: America's star-studded women's World Cup team has community ties from coast to coast

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The Independent UK

Top 10 Women's World Cup breakout stars to look out for including England star

The summer's showpiece tournament promises to whip up plenty of excitement with squads boasting a number of stars hoping to make their mark on the big stage

Daily Mirror

Benjamin Hochman: Injury to Becky Sauerbrunn ends a St. Louis era on U.S. women’s soccer team

No American sport has a reciprocal relationship between its players and its fans like women’s soccer does. It’s like there’s this unwritten responsibility for a pro player to inspire and interact genuinely with the next generation.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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World Cup veterans Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe will lead U.S. Women’s National Team

The roster includes a mix of both familiar faces and newcomers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Morgan and Rapinoe heading to their fourth World Cup as USA name squad

Alex Morgan, Kelley O’Hara and Megan Rapinoe are heading to their fourth Women’s World Cup after being selected for this year’s tournament

The Guardian - US

The Future Is Now for the USWNT

As the U.S. chases an unprecedented third straight World Cup title, a new generation of stars will lead the way.

Sports Illustrated

Rookie WR Michael Wilson is latest Cardinals player paired with pro soccer player

Wilson's girlfriend is Sophia Smith, drafted first overall in the NWSL in 2020.

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Women’s World Cup 2023 Golden Boot favourites: Who will be top scorer?

There are set to be plenty of players battling it out to win the Golden Boot at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

FourFourTwo

USWNT beats Ireland, 1-0, in its last game before the World Cup roster is set

ST. LOUIS — The U.S. women’s soccer team edged the Republic of Ireland, 1-0, on Tuesday in a game that served as the last contest before the World Cup roster is named and a tribute to hometown star Becky Sauerbrunn.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Injuries Continue to Shape the USWNT Ahead of the SheBelieves Cup

Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe headline Vlatko Andonovski’s 23-player squad for February’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Where the USWNT Roster Stands After New Zealand Friendlies

With the Women’s World Cup just six months away, U.S. players made their case for a place on Vlatko Andonovski’s squad in two wins over the last week.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. women's soccer tries to overcome its past lack of diversity

While the U.S. women's national soccer team has steadily become more representative, players say there's still work to be done. That means ensuring young women of color feel included in the sport.

WEKU

Breaking Down the USWNT’s January Roster

Megan Rapinoe and Sophia Smith are out due to injury, while Lynn Williams returns to Vlatko Andonovski’s lineup.

Sports Illustrated

Injured Smith, Rapinoe Left Off USWNT Roster for New Zealand Camp

The back-to-back world champions will kick off a World Cup year with a pair of friendlies in Wellington and Auckland.

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Sports Illustrated

The Biggest Questions Facing the USWNT in 2023

Here are the storylines to follow as the USWNT sets out on its quest to secure a third-straight World Cup in July.

Sports Illustrated

Who Will Make the USWNT’s 2023 World Cup Roster?

Coach Vlatko Andonovski’s squad takes shape with July’s tournament right around the corner.

The Guardian - UK

USA’s Sophia Smith: ‘You won’t get far if you don’t love the game’

The Portland Thorns forward on pushing herself to the limit, learning from Christine Sinclair and the upcoming World Cup

Sports Illustrated

How Sophia Smith Has Risen to the Top of Women’s Soccer

Having conquered the NWSL with a championship and the title of MVP, the young Thorns star is ready to take on the pressure that awaits the USWNT.

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The Guardian - UK

To criticise or not to criticise – are women’s football pundits too nice?

There are calls for pundits to be more critical, but there is an awareness some comments can affect players’ wellbeing

Sports Illustrated

Morgan, Pugh Return to Bolster USWNT for Friendlies vs. Germany

The two forwards join reigning NWSL champion and MVP Sophia Smith to lead the U.S. for two important pre-Women’s World Cup friendlies.

WEKU

The Thorns overcome off-field challenges to win National Women's Soccer League title

Sophia Smith, the season's Most Valuable Player, scored early, and the Thorns won took their third NWSL title with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current.

The Guardian - US

Sophia Smith sparkles as Portland Thorns capture record third NWSL title

The Portland Thorns are NWSL champions for a record third time after winning 2-0 over the Kansas City Current at Washington’s Audi Field

Sports Illustrated

Portland’s Record-Third NWSL Title an Emphatic Triumph for Its Players

Portland has featured heavily in the NWSL’s dark past, but its players have persevered, and the club is now the most decorated in league history.

The Guardian - UK

Washington holds breath as Thorns and Current collide in NWSL final

Two-time champions Portland Thorns are the favourites in Saturday’s game, but Kansas City Current have the belief

Football London

England triumph over USA at sell-out Wembley as Lionesses show themselves as World Cup contenders

The history-making European Champions produced another landmark win- on Friday night to remain unbeaten in 2022

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