AP Sports Writer

Anne M. Peterson

Just 22, Smith became the youngest U.S. player to score multiple goals in a World Cup game since 21-year-old Cat Whitehill had a pair against North Korea in 2003 at age 21.

Soccer |
Colorado native Sophia Smith wows in her Women’s World Cup debut after Olympic disappointment

July 22, 2023 at 4:18 p.m.

Just 22, Smith became the youngest U.S. player to score multiple goals in a World Cup game since 21-year-old Cat Whitehill had a pair against North Korea in 2003 at...

Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan have been included on the U.S. roster for next month's CONCACAF W Championship, which will determine four of the region's teams in the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Soccer |
Rapinoe, Morgan back for U.S. for World Cup qualifiers

June 13, 2022 at 6:08 p.m.

Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan have been included on the U.S. roster for next month's CONCACAF W Championship, which will determine four of the region's teams in the 2023 Women's...

The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.

Soccer |
US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men

May 18, 2022 at 8:38 p.m.

The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes...

U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men.

Soccer |
American women players settle suit vs. U.S. Soccer for $24M

February 22, 2022 at 8:28 a.m.

U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised...

United States defender Kelley O'Hara ...

Soccer |
Alex Morgan: New contract must not cut existing compensation

September 15, 2021 at 6:39 p.m.

Alex Morgan says the U.S. women's national team needs to make sure players aren't losing any of their existing compensation under the identical contract proposals the U.S. Soccer Federation has...

College Sports |
Pac-12 quarterbacks outlook: 5 teams still haven’t named starters

August 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

With the season looming, a handful of Pac-12 teams have yet to name a starting quarterback.

United States’ Carli Lloyd celebrates scoring ...

Soccer |
U.S. forward Carli Lloyd retiring after decorated soccer career

August 16, 2021 at 2:58 p.m.

U.S. forward Carli Lloyd is retiring after a decorated career that included a pair of World Cup titles and two Olympic gold medals, as well as a bronze medal at...

United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates with ...

Olympics |
U.S. women’s soccer team earns bronze medal with 4-3 win over Australia at Tokyo Olympics

August 5, 2021 at 11:04 a.m.

The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:

Carli Lloyd, clutch in so many critical moments for the U.S. women's soccer team, failed to connect against Canada on Monday night and the Americans won't play for a fifth Olympic gold medal.

Olympics |
Canada upsets U.S. in women’s soccer, denies Americans shot at gold

August 2, 2021 at 11:04 a.m.

Carli Lloyd, clutch in so many critical moments for the U.S. women's soccer team, failed to connect against Canada on Monday night and the Americans won't play for a fifth...

Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer competition on Monday.

Olympics |
Canada upsets U.S. in women’s soccer, denies Americans shot at gold

August 2, 2021 at 11:57 a.m.

Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer competition on Monday.

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