National Teams - USWNT

USWNT to play Costa Rica on Aug. 16 and 19 in post-Women’s World Cup matches

The U.S. Women's National Team will play its first two post-Women's World Cup matches on Sunday, Aug. 16, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, facing Costa Rica at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh (1:30 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1) followed by a match at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee (6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2).

Dougherty: USWNT clearly no longer the world’s best

A growing number of people are concerned about the apparent regression in the tactics displayed by the U.S. Women’s National Team during the World Cup now underway, and SoccerWire's Joe Dougherty is one of them. He breaks down the shortcomings on display in coach Jill Ellis' approach .

USWNT: Good enough is good enough, but something amiss in Women’s World Cup run

With Monday's win over Colombia, the USWNT remains on course for the Women's World Cup trophy. But a continuing trend of underperformance – and a steady stream of unsettling rumors from behind the scenes – suggest something is amiss with the world's most talent-rich team, writes SoccerWire's Charles Boehm.

USWNT blanks Colombia 2-0, advances to World Cup Quarterfinals

The U.S. Women's National Team recorded its third consecutive shutout to blank Colombia 2-0 in the Round of 16 at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and book its ticket to the tournament Quarterfinals.

USWNT facing Colombia in first Knockout Round match

Dure: Women’s World Cup shows it’s all about finishing

One goal in 180 minutes, off a set piece, against a team that can’t defend set pieces. That’s the U.S. Women’s National Team's scoring record from the last two games of the Women's World Cup group stage -- and they're not the only team struggling to finish. Beau Dure investigates.

USWNT defeats Nigeria to win Group D, earn place in Round of 16

The U.S. Women's National Team defeated Nigeria 1-0 in front of a crowd of 52,193 at BC Place in Vancouver to win Group D at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and advance to the Round of 16.

Collisions Everywhere: Are referees doing enough to keep female players safe?

Are referees doing enough to keep female players safe? Dr. Wendy LeBolt poses the question - and some potential answers - to the growing problem as girls and women's soccer becomes increasingly physical.