Soccer
Defender Ali Krieger was a vital and constant presence for the U.S. women’s team in the last two World Cup tournaments.
June 22, 2019
Megan Rapinoe’s distinguished soccer career lacked a storybook ending when she suffered an Achilles tendon injury early in the NWSL championship game.
Nov. 12, 2023
U.S. defender Ali Krieger is fluent in German, a language she learned during her six years under contract to the Frankfurt club in Germany’s Bundesliga system.
June 28, 2015
Sports
Howdy, my name is John Cherwa and I’m in final descent on this here newsletter as we await the return of Houston Mitchell, who is channeling his inner Einstein to try to figure out how to slow time so his vacation doesn’t end.
June 23, 2019
Lynn Williams, starting in her fifth NWSL final, scored as Gotham FC defeated the OL Reign for the championship in a heartbreaking final game for Megan Rapinoe, who left with an injury.
Nov. 11, 2023
For Jill Ellis, the last week has been both the most difficult and most enjoyable of the four years leading up to next month’s Women’s World Cup in France.
May 2, 2019
Television
‘One Tree Hill’ alum Sophia Bush and retired USWNT goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris reportedly ‘went out on their first dinner date a couple of weeks ago.’
Oct. 18, 2023
Coach Jill Ellis has called 24 women into training ahead of April friendlies in Colorado and Los Angeles, part of the U.S. national team’s final push toward this summer’s Women’s World Cup in France.
March 21, 2019
Women in sports often use social media to work around limited traditional media exposure, forge strong bonds with fans and earn endorsement money.
June 20, 2022
NWSL is booming, with attendance up 32%, Fortune 500 companies signing on as sponsors, team expansion and a historic new broadcast deal.
Nov. 10, 2023