Brandi Ortega, Author at Our Game Magazine

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. Read More

College NWSL

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. Read More

The USWNT celebrating. (Daniela Porcelli)

USWNT World Cup

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. Read More

Alex Morgan wearing the captain's band at the 2018 SheBelieves Cup. (Monica Simoes)

USWNT World Cup

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. Read More

Thailand's Miranda Nild in action. (Fox Sports Asia)

Thailand World Cup

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. Read More

Argentina's Natalie Juncos. (Getty Images)

Argentina World Cup

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. Read More

Members of the U.S. WNT playing around after practice. Edited version. (Brad Smith/ISI)

Features Interview USWNT

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. Read More

Community Culture Features

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. Read More

News World Cup

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... Read More

News NWSL

NWSL Teams Exercise Options and Extend Offers Heading into 2019 Season

Teams in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) have released updated rosters heading into the 2019 offseason. Teams can exercise contract options or extend new contract offers to players currently on the rosters. Players whose option isn't exercised or don't receive a new contract offer are placed on the re-entry wire. The list of players who are allocated for the 2019 season will be released at a later date. Read More

Nadia Nadim and Abby Dahlkemper square off. (Manette Gonzales)

International USWNT

Sights: U.S. Opens 2018 with Decisive Win against Denmark

The U.S. Women’s National Team opened up 2018 with a 5-1 win over Denmark in front of 17,526 at SDCCU... Read More

The Portland Thorns celebrating their 2017 NWSL Championship. (Monica Simoes)

North Carolina Courage NWSL Portland Thorns FC

2017 NWSL Championship: Thorns Win Second Title

They won’t all be pretty. They all can’t be the 2016 final. But they all count. And count this one... Read More

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

Andonovski Names 20-Player Roster for Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Emily Sonnett and Caitlin Foord Head to Orlando; Portland Acquires No. 1 Draft Pick

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

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

Rio Wrap-Up: Germany Wins Gold; Sweden Takes Silver, Canada Heads Home with Bronze

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

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

England Stumbles in Final Game of 2018; Sweden Walks Away with a 2-0 Win

Get to Know: Marie Hourihan

Letters to a Young Player: Havana Solaun

Inside Look: How Piteå IF Shocked Sweden, Part 2

2020 NWSL Schedule

Houston and Reign Trade: Huerta and Brooks Head to Tacoma while Groom and Oyster Move to Houston

Gina Lewandwoski Re-Signs with Sky Blue for the 2020 NWSL Season

2020 NWSL Draft: Who Went Where and Why

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

2019 NWSL College Draft: List of Players Declaring for the Draft

Andonovski Names 20-Player Roster for Olympic Qualifying Tournament

2020 NWSL Draft: Who Went Where and Why

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

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

France 2019 1v1s: Miranda Nild

France 2019 1v1s: Natalie Juncos

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

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

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

NWSL Teams Exercise Options and Extend Offers Heading into 2019 Season

Sights: U.S. Opens 2018 with Decisive Win against Denmark

2017 NWSL Championship: Thorns Win Second Title