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Linda Caicedo of Colombia celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the World Cup match between Germany and Colombia.

This 18-year-old Colombian survived cancer. Now she's the World Cup star

12:11pm August 02, 2023

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

After surviving cancer and signing to Real Madrid, Linda Caicedo is making her mark at the World Cup. The 18-year-old player already scored a goal in each of Colombia's first two matches.

In this photo from July 7, 2019, U.S. players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. The 2023 Women's World Cup will be spread across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand.

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off

5:16pm July 19, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

It's Megan Rapinoe's last World Cup, and it could be Marta's, too. From winter weather to new faces to watch, here's what to know about this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

Events preceding the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Decines, France, in 2019. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested that the FIFA Women's World Cup could be held every two years instead of eve

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Women's Soccer World Cup Could Be Held Every Two Years, FIFA President Says

8:20pm September 18, 2020

by Reese Oxner

Gianni Infantino says the organization should be creative and not just copy what the men's World Cup is doing. The contest is now held every four years.

Players line up for a photo prior to the Women's World Cup final between the U.S. and the Netherlands in Décines, outside Lyon, France, on July 7, 2019. The U.S. team won 2-0 for its fourth World Cup title.

Federal Judge Dismisses U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Equal Pay Claim

11:10am May 02, 2020

by Franklyn Cater

A spokesperson for the U.S. Women's National Team says they'll appeal in their quest to receive compensation on par with the men's team. Other claims in the lawsuit will go to trial.

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, center, wears a T-shirt honoring Megan Rapinoe, right, of the U.S. women's World Cup champion soccer team and the Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, left, before a WNBA game on July 12.

After World Cup Win, Other U.S. Women's Sports Leagues Ask, 'What About Us?'

4:58pm August 08, 2019

by Tom Goldman

Will the latest U.S. victory in the Women's World Cup lead to a surge of popularity in other women's pro sports leagues? Executives and players hope so.

Megan Rapinoe and the U.S. squad won a lot of fans on their way to winning the Women's World Cup on Sunday in Lyon, France. For the sport to keep growing, that support needs to continue long after the ticker tape lands.

So You've Become A Rabid Fan Of Women's Soccer. Now What?

7:04pm July 08, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

The crowd broke into chants of "Equal pay!" after the U.S. Women's National Team won the World Cup on Sunday in Lyon, France. Fans have a role to play in making that happen.

The United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the U.S. and the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Décines, outside Lyon, France, on Sunday. The U.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup Title For A Fourth Time

9:35pm July 07, 2019

by Russell Lewis

They defeated the Netherlands 2-0 to win a record fourth Women's World Cup title. Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle both scored, helping the team to a perfect tournament.

The Netherlands are the last team standing between the United States and its fourth Women's World Cup. Here, U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe watches her teammates warm up before Tuesday's 2-1 semifinal win over England.

World Cup Final: It's The Juggernaut Vs. The New Kid As U.S. Takes On The Netherlands

5:48pm July 05, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

For two soccer-crazed nations, just one question remains: Will the U.S. continue its march of greatness undaunted, or can the Dutch pull off an upset for the ages?

Christen Press (left) celebrates after scoring the U.S.'s first goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal against England. The U.S. won 2-1.

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U.S. Powers To Women's World Cup Final After Defeating England 2-1

5:19pm July 02, 2019

by Russell Lewis

The U.S. goes to its third straight finals after a hard-fought semifinal game.

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during Friday's quarterfinal match against France. The Americans now face an England squad that brings confidence and defensive power.

Women's World Cup: U.S. Faces England In Battle To Reach The Final

2:36pm July 02, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

Fresh from a win over France, the Americans are just one game away from Sunday's World Cup final. But a strong, confident England team wants to upset their plans.