Hernandez, Lloyd earn CONCACAF Player of Year honors
CONCACAF has announced that Javier Hernandez and Carli Lloyd have been selected as the players of the year.
View ArticleLloyd's hat trick lifts US past Ireland, 5-0
SAN DIEGO - There was some old and a new for the United States women soccer team in its win over Ireland.
View ArticleUS women's national soccer team to be briefed on Zika virus
The U.S. women's national soccer team was scheduled to be briefed Tuesday night on the developing Zika virus crisis in Latin America, a day before the start of the CONCACAF Olympic qualification...
View ArticleUS opens Olympic qualifying with 5-0 victory over Costa Rica
FRISCO, Texas - The U.S. women's opening set piece finally paid off.
View ArticleUSOC to hire infectious disease specialists for Zika
The U.S. Olympic Committee will hire two infectious disease specialists to advise potential Olympians who are worried about the Zika outbreak in Brazil.
View ArticleBach: 'No intention' by any countries to pull out
LILLEHAMMER, Norway - IOC President Thomas Bach said Friday that no countries intend to pull out of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro over concerns about the Zika virus.
View ArticleLloyd's late goal gives United States 1-0 win over Mexico
FRISCO, Texas - Carli Lloyd sent the U.S. women into the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying semifinals.
View ArticleNadal and Ferrer in Rio, not worried by Zika outbreak
RIO DE JANEIRO - Former No. 1 Rafael Nadal said Monday he's not frightened by the Zika virus as he prepares in Brazil - the center of the viral outbreak - for this week's Rio Open tennis tournament and...
View ArticleDunn's 5 goals for US highlight 10-0 rout of Puerto Rico
FRISCO, Texas - The U.S. women's soccer team's younger reserves not only didn't disappoint in their Group A finale in CONCACAF qualifying for the Rio Olympics, they delivered a record performance.
View ArticleCarli Lloyd leads 4 Americans on international women's team
Midfielder Carli Lloyd is among four Americans chosen for the first Women's World XI.
View ArticleYouth is served with Mallory Pugh on national soccer team
HOUSTON - For a moment, Mallory Pugh's eyes widened.
View ArticleHoran and Heath score in 2-0 US win over Canada
HOUSTON - Lindsey Horan and Tobin Heath scored in the second half and the United States defeated Canada 2-0 Sunday in the final match at the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament.
View ArticleHoran and Heath score in 2-0 US win over Canada
HOUSTON - Lindsey Horan felt her breakthrough goal put the United States at ease.
View ArticleZika outbreak concerns some athletes planning families
New Zealander middle-distance runner Nick Willis and his wife already have a toddler, and they're looking to add to their family. Concern over the Zika virus is putting those plans on hold.
View ArticleUSOC forms infectious disease panel to address Zika concerns
DENVER - An infectious disease specialist from the University of Utah will chair a group formed by the U.S. Olympic Committee to address concerns about the Zika virus and other health issues at the Rio...
View ArticleIssues abound in Rio, but USOC goes full steam ahead
BEVERLY HILLS, California - Once they get to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, American athletes could be faced with virus-spreading mosquitoes, virus-infested water and the prospect of competing against...
View ArticleHope Solo calls attention to field conditions in Boca Raton
U.S. national team goalkeeper Hope Solo took to Twitter to show her concern about the field conditions at FAU Stadium for Wednesday night's match against Germany.
View ArticleWomen accuse US Soccer Federation of wage discrimination
Five stars from the World Cup-winning U.S. women's national team have accused the U.S. Soccer Federation of wage discrimination in an action filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
View ArticleUS women's soccer blanks Colombia 3-0
CHESTER, Pennsylvania - Julie Johnston scored two goals, Tobin Heath had a pair of assists and the U.S. women's soccer team defeated Colombia 3-0 on Sunday.
View ArticleUS women to face New Zealand, France, Colombia in Olympics
The U.S. women's soccer team will open its quest for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal against New Zealand, then play France and Colombia in the first round of the tournament in Brazil.
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