Women’s World Cup 2019

Alex Morgan says tea-sipping gesture was nod to 'GoT' star Sophie Turner

"Game of Thrones" is going from coffee cup scandals to teacup brouhahas. Soccer star Alex Morgan went on the defensive Friday, saying her tea-sipping gesture during Team USA's win over...

Despite Rapinoe's jabs, Trump is rooting for USWNT in World Cup final

Despite his war of words with outspoken soccer star Megan Rapinoe, President Trump said Friday that he hoped the US would win Sunday’s Women's World Cup final in London against...

Alex Morgan responds to 'tea' controversy — with more controversy

The USWNT is about to embark on their final mission to defeat the Netherlands on their journey toward becoming World Cup champions, but controversy from their last match against England...

Sue Bird's injury lets her attend World Cup final, see Megan Rapinoe, USWNT

Sue Bird has missed the entire WNBA season thus far due to knee surgery. The good thing about it is that she can get to Lyon, France for the Women's...

Rapinoe furious over stacked Sunday soccer schedule

Megan Rapinoe considers Sunday to be the final insult. Just a few hours after the United States and the Netherlands meet in the Women's World Cup final in France, Brazil...

Soccer store low on letters of Rapinoe's name as jersey sales soar

As the US women's national soccer team heads into the World Cup finals, retailers say team merchandise is flying off shelves at record levels -- with one Brooklyn soccer store...

USWNT will battle Netherlands in World Cup final

LYON, France — When Jackie Groenen received the ball, even though she was outside the penalty area, the Dutch midfielder knew she had to seize her opening. It was 99...

English soccer fans slam Alex Morgan's tea gesture over 'poor technique'

"My biggest issue with Alex Morgan's celebration is that it was v.poor tea drinking technique. You don't throw it back like that, unless you want a faceful of boiling liquid."

Rapinoe slams critics of Morgan's tea celebration: 'Wah, wah, wah'

The US women's national team has caught the attention of fans worldwide, advancing to the World Cup final and controversially celebrating goals along the way. The team's latest celebration, Alex...

'I'm uniquely American': USWNT's Rapinoe answers critics

U.S. women’s national team star Megan Rapinoe has had a knack for leaving people speechless during this year’s Women’s World Cup. While speaking to the media on Wednesday prior to...

Alyssa Naeher has banished the ghost of Hope Solo from Team USA

There was a tense look on United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher’s face as she gripped the ball close to her chest, just off the goal line, late Tuesday in Stade...

Tea'd off: Alex Morgan ripped by rival for 'distasteful' celebration

The English are well known for loving their tea. Just not this cup. After scoring the second goal in the USWNT’s 2-1 win over England on Tuesday, Alex Morgan celebrated...

What USWNT's World Cup final foe will have to contend with

The United States qualified for its fifth World Cup final Tuesday, with a 2-1 victory over England in Lyon, France. This is the third consecutive finals appearance for the Americans...

Megan Rapinoe expects to play in World Cup final

Megan Rapinoe expects to play in Sunday's World Cup final despite dealing with a hamstring strain. "Just a little minor strain. Day to day, but I feel like I'll be...

The two amazing saves that kept US alive in World Cup

Alyssa Naeher just went from the biggest question mark on the United States women's national team to the biggest reason they are moving on to the World Cup final. Naeher,...

USWNT survives Rapinoe absence, nerve-wracking ending to reach final

LYON, France — Alex Morgan celebrated her go-ahead goal with a cheeky tea-sipping motion and Alyssa Naeher stopped a late penalty kick to send the United States into the final...

Megan Rapinoe replacement, birthday girl boost USWNT to halftime lead over England

The United States leads England 2-1 at halftime of the World Cup semifinals, thanks to goals from Christen Press and Alex Morgan. Press, who replaced Megan Rapinoe in the starting...

Megan Rapinoe sits in stunning World Cup move

The United States will start the World Cup semifinal matchup with England on Tuesday without their purple-haired hero Megan Rapinoe. USA coach Jill Ellis has inserted Christen Press in Rapinoe's...

The astounding bonus gap between USWNT and USMNT

The US women’s national team earns cumulative bonuses for its success in the World Cup. If the players swapped places with their male counterparts, those bonuses would be a lot...