The U.S. Women's National Team defeated Thailand, 13-0, in group play at the 2019 World Cup, raising questions about sportsmanship. The outcry, however, is misdirected and misses the root cause of the disparity between the programs.
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The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) opens up group play against Thailand in the first step toward defending its championship title. Alex Morgan and head coach Jill Ellis discuss the match against Thailand.
Sweden's Hedvig Lindahl talks about what might be ahead for her after retirement and the different styles of play that await Sweden in Group F at the 2019 World Cup in France.
Thailand's Miranda Nild talks about growing up in the United States and playing for Thailand as well as being a Cal bear.
Defender Katie Bowen speaks with New Zealand teammate Erin Nayler about the squad's World Cup preparation ahead of the tournament. They also discuss the coaching change as well as the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
Augustine Ejangue, Raissa Feudjio, and Ajara Nchout Njoya spoke ahead of the World Cup in France about building off of the 2015 World Cup appearance, the recent coaching change, and the expectations for France 2019.
Haley Kopmeyer spoke with Canada's Shelina Zadorsky ahead of the 2019 World Cup. They discuss Canada's preparation for the tournament and which teammates Zadorsky says will have a big tournament.
Canada's Ashley Lawrence talks about the squad's preparation for France 2019 and how she maintains focus during matches.
Natalie Juncos, defender for the Argentina National Team, discusses shifting cultural attitude toward women's soccer in Argentina, her teammates, and the squad's preparation heading into the group stage in France 2019.
England team captain Steph Houghton discusses the Lionesses' 2–1 win over Scotland in Group D play at the 2019 World Cup in France.
England head coach Phil Neville was pleased with some aspects of his team's 2-1 win against Scotland in the opening match of Group D at the 2019 World Cup in France.
England defeated Scotland, 2–1, in Group D play of the 2019 World Cup in France.