Jill Ellis, former head coach of the US Women’s National Team, is now the Chief Football Officer at FIFA. Ellis will work alongside Arsène Wenger, who is FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, in a newly created position. The role will “encompass key technical areas connected to the development of the game across the world,”... Continue Reading →
Megan Rapinoe: Two-time World Cup winner devastated after injury cuts her final career match short
Megan Rapinoe said she was very upset when her last game ended abruptly in the third minute. She injured her right calf and had to leave the field while receiving an applause from the fans at Snapdragon Stadium. Two-time World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe expressed her deep sadness when her last professional game ended abruptly... Continue Reading →
‘I’m going to start crying’ – USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe gets emotional after classy send off in final OL Reign game in Portland
Megan Rapinoe, a great player for the USWNT, had a heartfelt goodbye in her last match for OL Reign in Portland. Despite losing the game 2-0, it was an emotional moment for Rapinoe, who played in the city where her soccer journey began. As a former University of Portland student, she received a warm welcome... Continue Reading →
‘I always felt Donald Trump loved me’ – USWNT icon Megan Rapinoe opens up on feud with former U.S. president and post-retirement plans
Megan Rapinoe, the star of the U.S. women's national team, expressed her belief that former President Donald Trump had a fondness for her during their public disagreement. Rapinoe discusses her feud with Trump and believes that the former president always "loved" her. The USWNT star recently announced her retirement this week. During the 2019 Women's... Continue Reading →
All Of US: The U.S. Women’s Soccer Show – Goal launches new USWNT podcast ahead of the Olympic Games
Ex-USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo will be among the guests discussing and analysing Vlatko Andonovski's team as they compete at Tokyo 2020 As one of the most prestigious tournaments in women's soccer prepares to get underway at the Olympic Games, Goal will this month launch a brand new podcast all about the women's game. 'All of US: The U.S.... Continue Reading →
USWNT to face Australia at Tokyo Olympics as men’s and women’s soccer tournament draws completed
Brazil, gold medallists in the men's tournament in 2016, will take on Germany in a mouth-watering group-stage clash The U.S. women's national team face Australia, Sweden and New Zealand at this summer's Olympic Games, while Brazil, the men's tournament's gold medallists in 2016, will take on Germany following the group-stage draws on Wednesday. The USWNT are four-time winners... Continue Reading →
Former USWNT star Solo hits out at Rapinoe for negotiating ‘less-than-equal’ CBA with U.S. Soccer
The now-retired goalkeeper said that her ex-teammate did not secure the best possible deal in 2017 Former U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Hope Solo has hit out at Megan Rapinoe, accusing the forward of leading the team to sign a "less-than-equal" collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with U.S. Soccer in 2017. The USWNT is currently engaged in... Continue Reading →
