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Macario will miss the Olympics because of right knee irritation, Williams set to step in
Read full article: Macario will miss the Olympics because of right knee irritation, Williams set to step inU.S. coach Emma Hayes says forward Catarina Macario won’t be able to train for the Olympics because of irritation in her right knee.
Julie Ertz says goodbye to the US national team during a 3-0 win over South Africa
Read full article: Julie Ertz says goodbye to the US national team during a 3-0 win over South AfricaTwo-time Women’s World Cup winner Julie Ertz played her final match for the United States, an emotional 3-0 victory over South Africa in an exhibition at Cincinnati.
Underwhelming U.S. team slumps into Women's World Cup knockout game against familiar foe
Read full article: Underwhelming U.S. team slumps into Women's World Cup knockout game against familiar foeFrequent rivals Sweden and the United States will meet once again at the Women’s World Cup, but this time it is decidedly different.
Shaky Americans avoid upset to reach Women's World Cup knockout round after 0-0 draw with Portugal
Read full article: Shaky Americans avoid upset to reach Women's World Cup knockout round after 0-0 draw with PortugalThe two-time reigning champion United States came within inches of Women’s World Cup elimination, but Portugal’s late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history.
Trinity Rodman scores two second-half goals, US beats Wales 2-0 heading into Women's World Cup
Read full article: Trinity Rodman scores two second-half goals, US beats Wales 2-0 heading into Women's World CupRising star Trinity Rodman scored for U.S. in the 76th minute and again in the 88th, and the Americans finally capitalized on their many offensive chances to beat Wales 2-0 in a final tuneup for the Women's World Cup.
US regroups for Women's World Cup with Swanson sidelined
Read full article: US regroups for Women's World Cup with Swanson sidelinedThe United States is facing some uncertainty as it prepares for the approaching Women’s World Cup with forward Mallory Swanson sidelined by a serious knee injury for the foreseeable future.
Matildas score late to share spoils with US women
Read full article: Matildas score late to share spoils with US womenA late goal by Kyah Simon has earned Australia a fortunate 1-1 draw against the world champion United States in Newcastle and denied the American women a second win in the two-game series.
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Williams' stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1
Read full article: Williams' stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)HERRIMAN, Utah Lynn Williams scored in stoppage time and the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in the opening game of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday. Williams scored the go-ahead goal on a header off a cross from Samantha Mewis. The Courage are the NWSL's two-time defending champions and considered the favorites at the Challenge Cup. In the previous meeting between the two teams last season, the Courage routed the Thorns 6-0, led by Williams with three goals. It is our duty to demand that the liberties and freedoms this nation was founded upon are extended to everyone, the Thorns and Courage said in a joint statement released before the game.