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    Naomi Girma training with the U-20 USWNT.

    Naomi Girma on the USWNT’s Loss against England at Wembley

    Sophia Smith celebrating with the U.S. Women's National Team. (Brad Smith / ISI Photos / Getty Images)

    Sophia Smith on Her Good Form and Reaction after USA’s Loss to England at Wembley

    Alyssa Thompson celebrates during the U-20 World cup. (Ezequiel Becerra/AFP via Getty Images)

    Seventeen-Year-Old Alyssa Thompson Debuts for the Senior U.S. Women’s National Team

  • Olympics
    Olympics
    Lotte Wubben-Moy headshot for Arsenal. (Arsenal)

    Becoming an Olympian is a “Dream Come True” for Team GB’s Lotte Wubben-Moy

    Kelley O'Hara, Megan Rapinoe, and Andi Sullivan celebrate Mallory Pugh's goal (11) during the 2018 SheBelieves Cup. (Monica Simoes)

    Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying U.S. Broadcast Schedule is Here, Finally

    England head coach Phil Neville during the 2019 World Cup in France. (Daniela Porcelli)

    Phil Neville, England Turn Attentions to Tokyo and the Euros with Squad Announcement

  • International
    International
    UD Collerense club logo. (UD Collerense)

    The Spanish Minnows Who Helped Develop Some of Barca’s Biggest Superstars

    U.S. Women's National Team head coach Jill Ellis (Monica Simoes).

    Jill Ellis Looking ahead to 2019 after U.S. Closes Out an Unbeaten 2018 with a Tight 1-0 Win in Scotland

    Alex Morgan. (Monica Simoes)

    U.S. Battles Past Scotland to Ensure Unbeaten 2018 Thanks to Alex Morgan’s Goal

  • Features
    Features

    Features on players, topics, teams, and coaches from Our Game Magazine.

    Havana Solaun's well-traveled luggage. (Hacana Solaun)

    Courage

    Sue Kumaning in her Ultimate Goal kit. (BT Sport)

    Sue Kumaning Opens Up on How BT Sport’s Ultimate Goal Saved Her Love of the Game

    Christen Press in the red Manchester United kit. (Manchester United)

    Christen Press on Joining Manchester United

  • NWSL
    NWSL
    NWSL soccer balls. (Shane Lardinois)

    NWSL Releases 2023 Schedule

    Michelle Cooper, the Kansas City Current's draft pick, holds up a Current scarf at the 2023 NWSL College Draft. (Kansas City Current Twitter)

    Ahead of the NWSL College Draft, Michelle Cooper Discusses the Opportunities Coming Her Way On and Off the Field

    Sophia Smith celebrating against Colombia. (Brad Smith / ISI Photos / Getty Images)

    Sophia Smith’s Journey from Childhood Prodigy to U.S. Superstar

  • College
    College
    Brenna McPartlan playing for South Alabama. (Scott Donalson)

    A Footballer’s Journey: Meet Brenna McPartlan

    New ball, who dis? (Monica Simoes)

    2020 NWSL Draft: Who Went Where and Why

    The Columbia State Community College Chargers. (Buffy Holt)

    Columbia State Chargers Look to Continue Making Their Mark on NJCAA Women’s Soccer

  • FA WSL
    FA WSL
    Manchester United assistant coach Martin Ho. (Manchester United)

    Manchester United’s Martin Ho on Changing Managers and the Club’s Positive Start to the Season

    Deyna Castellanos and Kerstin Casparij doing media for Manchester City.

    Deyna Castellanos and Kerstin Casparij on Settling Into Life at Manchester City

    Richard Laverty
    In FA Women's Super LeagueFA WSL
    on September 17, 20224 min read
    Barclays Women's Supler League logo on purple background.

    2022-2023 Barclays Women’s Super League Preview

    Richard Laverty
    In FA Women's Super LeagueFA WSL
    on September 15, 202213 min read
    Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun during training. (Chelsea FC)

    Charting Ji So-yun’s Career as the Midfielder Prepares for Her Final Appearance with Chelsea in the Women’s FA Cup Final

    Richard Laverty
    In FA Women's Super LeagueFA WSL
    on May 13, 20228 min read
    Manchester City's Steph Houghton preparing to kick the ball. (Shane Lardinois/OGM)

    Man City Puts a Big Dent in Everton’s Big Day

    Richard Laverty
    In FA Women's Super LeagueFA WSL
    on September 4, 20216 min read
    Khadija "Bunny" Shaw training with Manchester City. (Manchester City)

    Khadija “Bunny” Shaw’s Journey to the Top

    Richard Laverty
    In FA Women's Super LeagueJamaica
    on September 2, 202113 min read
    Goalkeeper Katrin-Ann Berger playing for Chelsea. (Chelsea FC)

    Man City vs. Chelsea Showed, Yet Again, Why Women’s Football Has Nothing to Prove

    Richard Laverty
    In CommentaryFA Women's Super League
    on April 21, 20214 min read
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Brandi Ortega designs, writes, and plays soccer in Southern California. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in English. Find her on twitter at @brandiortega.
NWSL soccer balls. (Shane Lardinois)

NWSL Releases 2023 Schedule

The NWSL release its 2023 regular season schedule, which now includes the Challenge Cup running concurrently for the first time.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In NWSLNWSL Challenge Cup
on February 8, 20232 min read
NWSL soccer balls. (Shane Lardinois)

Lisa Baird Must Go, and With Her, the NWSL as We Know It Today

With the allegations of sexual coercion brought to light in a report by The Athletic, it is clear the NWSL, should it continue, must have new leadership.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In NWSLOpinion
on October 1, 20215 min read
Sweden's Therese Sjögran and USA's Megan Rapinoe.

USWNT Set to Face Sweden during April FIFA Window

Making the most of the April FIFA window, the U.S. Women's National Team is heading to Europe to face Sweden on April 10 at Friends Arena in Stockholm. A second friendly is being finalized for April 13.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In USWNT
on March 9, 20211 min read
The USWNT celebrates after scoring against France in the 2019 World Cup. (Manette Gonzales)

Andonovski Names 20-Player Roster for Olympic Qualifying Tournament

The U.S. Women's National Team begins its quest to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a roster that includes 18 players from the 2019 World Cup-winning team. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski added two new faces to the 20-player roster in midfielder Andi Sullivan and forward Lynn Williams while Mallory Pugh, Allie Long, Morgan Brian, Alex Morgan, and Tierna Davidson were not selected. Morgan is expecting her first child while Davidson is recovering from injury.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In NewsUSWNT
on January 17, 20204 min read
New ball, who dis? (Monica Simoes)

2020 NWSL Draft: Who Went Where and Why

The 2020 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft was held on January 16, 2020, in Baltimore, and as expected, Stanford's Sophia Smith was selected No. 1 overall by the Portland Thorns FC.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In CollegeNWSL
on January 16, 202011 min read
The USWNT celebrating. (Daniela Porcelli)

The USWNT Defeated Thailand by Scoring Goals Like It’s Their Job, Which is Exactly the Point

The U.S. Women's National Team defeated Thailand, 13-0, in group play at the 2019 World Cup, raising questions about sportsmanship. The outcry, however, is misdirected and misses the root cause of the disparity between the programs.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In USWNTWorld Cup
on June 12, 20195 min read
Alex Morgan wearing the captain's band at the 2018 SheBelieves Cup. (Monica Simoes)

Last But Not Least, the U.S. Women’s National Team is Ready to Start the 2019 World Cup

The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) opens up group play against Thailand in the first step toward defending its championship title. Alex Morgan and head coach Jill Ellis discuss the match against Thailand.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In USWNTWorld Cup
on June 11, 20194 min read
Thailand's Miranda Nild in action. (Fox Sports Asia)

France 2019 1v1s: Miranda Nild

Thailand's Miranda Nild talks about growing up in the United States and playing for Thailand as well as being a Cal bear.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In ThailandWorld Cup
on June 10, 201915 min read
Argentina's Natalie Juncos. (Getty Images)

France 2019 1v1s: Natalie Juncos

Natalie Juncos, defender for the Argentina National Team, discusses shifting cultural attitude toward women's soccer in Argentina, her teammates, and the squad's preparation heading into the group stage in France 2019.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In ArgentinaWorld Cup
on June 10, 201915 min read
Members of the U.S. WNT playing around after practice. Edited version. (Brad Smith/ISI)

Interview: Brad Smith, Photographer for the U.S. Women’s National Team

Brad Smith is the team photographer for the U.S. Women's National Team. Smith is embedded with the team, traveling and documenting the team through every training session, friendly, and tournament. In addition, he shoots games in the National Women Soccer League (NWSL) and college. Our Game Magazine spoke with Smith and we had a wide-ranging discussion that covered how he got started with photography, the equipment he uses, technique, and his favorite moments.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In FeaturesInterviewUSWNT
on March 31, 201925 min read
Players from the first AKFC Adult Camp.

Behind the Scenes: Kickin’ It with Kriegs at the AKFC Adult Camp

Krieger's AKFC adult camp concept aims to fill that void in the soccer world with a simple goal: provide an intimate experience for adult athletes to learn, train, and have fun while promoting the beautiful game around the world. The adult camp program is an extension of an overall camp concept developed by Krieger and lines up next to youth camps and targeted-skills clinics in AKFC's burgeoning camp portfolio.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In CommunityCultureFeatures
on December 11, 201812 min read
2019 FIFA World Cup logo

FIFA Notes: 2019 World Cup Draw Procedures Released; Possible Prize Money Increase; FIFA Scheduling

FIFA released the draw procedures for the 2019 World Cup on Monday, October 1, 2018. The draw will take place...
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In NewsWorld Cup
on October 1, 20181 min read
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