FIFA allowed two confederations to schedule championship games of men’s tournaments on the same day as the World Cup final for the women.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
World Cup: Five things to know about The Netherlands, the USA’s opponent in the final
The Dutch bring a 12-game winning streak at major international events into Sunday’s World Cup final. Here’s what else you should know.
ESPN, NWSL agree to TV deal for rest of season following World Cup
Capitalizing on the popularity of the World Cup, ESPN will televise 14 games during remainder of NWSL season including title game and semifinals.
Megan Rapinoe misses World Cup semifinal with hamstring strain, plans to play in final
Megan Rapinoe scored all four USWNT goals in the previous Women’s World Cup knockout round games, but had to sit out the semifinal against England.
Opinion: Only arrogant if you can’t back it up and US women do, advancing to World Cup final
Alex Morgan sips tea and Alyssa Naeher shuts down England as the U.S. women advance to the World Cup final with a 2-1 win.
Megan Rapinoe not starting World Cup semifinal in stunning change for US women
Megan Rapinoe has all four US goals in knockout rounds and five for the tournament, but she will be replaced by Christen Press against England.
Opinion: Quarterfinal victory over France can’t be U.S. women’s high point at World Cup
The U.S. women have reached the semifinals or better at every World Cup, a tournament that began in 1991. They are aiming for their fourth title.
U.S. women to face perhaps biggest threat in France in quarterfinals
The Americans have lost to France twice in the past three games and now face the hosts in the World Cup quarterfinals on Friday.
Opinion: USWNT wins on a soft penalty — but it was the 100% the right call
The Americans took the lead against Spain in the second half after being awarded a controversial penalty kick.
US women pass test vs. Spain they desperately needed in World Cup quest
Megan Rapinoe converted two penalty kicks to push USA past Spain in a tight ound of 16 game. The USA will play France in quarterfinals Friday.