Women’s World Cup

Spain earns its first Women’s World Cup

August 20, 2023 The Associated Press

SYDNEY — Spain was celebrating its first Women’s World Cup trophy Sunday after an impressive display proved too much for England in a 1-0 victory for La Roja. Olga Carmona scored in the first half […]

Future uncertain for USWNT after crashing out of the World Cup

August 7, 2023 The Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — The rest of the world has finally caught up to the United States. The once-dominant Americans crashed out of the Women’s World Cup on penalties after a scoreless draw with Sweden in […]

Women’s World Cup stars come to Cary for International Champions Cup

August 7, 2019 Brett Friedlander

CARY — The FIFA Women’s World Cup captured the attention of soccer fans all around the globe this summer, especially here in the United States. But because it was held in France, the tournament was […]

US women win World Cup on their own terms

July 10, 2019 The Associated Press

Megan Rapinoe left early, her work done for the day. The celebration came early, too, for a U.S. team determined up until the final minute to win this Women’s World Cup on its own terms. […]

Former Tar Heel McDonald balances World Cup, 7-year-old son

June 26, 2019 The Associated Press

PARIS — Jessica McDonald quickly was put in her place by Jeremiah, her 7-year-old son. “I tried to explain to him: ‘Buddy, we’re going to the World Cup,’” the American forward remembered. “And he’s just […]

Dunn ready for World Cup after getting cut in 2015

June 12, 2019 Cory Lavalette

LONDON — Crystal Dunn was among the last cuts from the U.S. national team roster for the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada. That just made her all the more determined to get to France. […]