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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
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    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
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    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 plays soccer in Southern California. She has covered several World Cups, including the 2015 and 2019 World Cups on the ground. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in English. Find her on Bluesky at @brandiortega or, if you must, on Twitter @brandiortega.
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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
NWSL. It's a ball. (Shane Lardinois)

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.
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In NewsNWSL
on October 1, 20186 min read
Nadia Nadim and Abby Dahlkemper square off. (Manette Gonzales)22

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...
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In InternationalUSWNT
on January 24, 20182 min read
The Portland Thorns celebrating their 2017 NWSL Championship. (Monica Simoes)30

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...
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In North Carolina CourageNWSLPortland Thorns FC
on October 15, 20176 min read
The NWSL trophy at media day in Orlando. (Monica Simoes)37

2017 NWSL Media Day

Media days are long and often rushed but appreciated. Players in groups of two to three sit at tables scattered...
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In North Carolina CourageNWSLPortland Thorns FC
on October 14, 20173 min read
USA's Ali Krieger.

USWNT Roster for Tournament of Nations Announced; Krieger Recalled

U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) head coach Jill Ellis has called in 23 players for the inaugural Tournament of Nations...
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In InternationalUSWNT
on July 20, 20174 min read
Randy Waldrum, head coach of the Houston Dash (Victor Araiza, WikiCommons)

Houston Dash and Randy Waldrum Mutually Part Ways

On Monday, the Houston Dash announced the club and head coach Randy Waldrum have mutually parted ways. Current assistant coach...
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In Houston DashNewsNWSL
on May 29, 20172 min read
Marta. (Shane Lardinois)

NWSL Week 4 Review: WAS-NJ was Cray Cray

A recap of action in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and a look ahead of the upcoming week’s matchups....
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In NWSL
on May 10, 20174 min read
NWSL. It's a ball. (Shane Lardinois)

NWSL Re/Preview: It’s BOSSton in Week 3 and in Week 4, the Pride Gonna Be All Right

A recap of action in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and a look ahead of the upcoming week’s matchups....
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In NWSL
on May 5, 201710 min read
Rose Lavelle nutmegs Sam Kerr

NWSL Week 2 Review: #MartaWatch and NWSL Week 3 Preview: Same, Probably

A recap of action in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and a look ahead of the upcoming week’s matchups....
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In NWSL
on April 28, 201711 min read
Sydney Leroux goal on 04-16-2017.

Too Long For Twitter: NWSL Opening Weekend… It’s Lit Fam

Some thoughts, scattered at best, on soccer that are too long for social media. Not takes on purpose, I promise....
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega
In NWSL
on April 19, 20176 min read
our game logo with headphones wrapped around it

Soccer BabbleOn: Jordan Angeli Discusses WPS, NWSL, The ACLclub, and More

I had the best time speaking with Jordan Angeli a couple of weeks ago. We had a wide-ranging talk, touching...
Brandi OrtegaBrandi Ortega and Our Game Magazine
In InterviewRadio
on April 14, 20171 min read
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