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

    Sep 18, 2020
    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.
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    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.
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    Federal Judge Dismisses U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Equal Pay Claim

    May 02, 2020
    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.
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    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.
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    After World Cup Win, Other U.S. Women's Sports Leagues Ask, 'What About Us?'

    Aug 08, 2019
    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.
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    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 4thTime

    Jul 07, 2019
    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.
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    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.
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    World Cup Final: It's The Juggernaut Vs. The New Kid As U.S. Takes On The Netherlands

    Jul 05, 2019
    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?
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    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

    Jul 02, 2019
    The U.S. goes to its third straight finals after a hard-fought semifinal game.
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    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.
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    Women's World Cup: U.S. Faces England In Battle To Reach The Final

    Jul 02, 2019
    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.
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    United States players celebrate after their match against Spain earlier this week.
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    A Dream Women's World Cup Match: U.S. Meets France

    Jun 28, 2019
    The USWNT takes on France in a World Cup quarterfinal matchup that had been hoped for for months. The winner advances to a semifinal match-up against England.
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    U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe throws the ball from the touch line during last week's World Cup match against Sweden.
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    Win Or Go Home: U.S. Takes On Spain In Women's World Cup

    Jun 24, 2019
    The United States opens its round of 16 in the Women's World Cup with a game against Spain. It's only the second time the two teams have ever met.
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    The U.S. will face its first major test in the Women's World Cup Thursday, as it plays Sweden in the final match of the group stage. U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe is seen here during the U.S. game against Thailand.
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    Women's World Cup: USA Takes On Sweden In A Game That Means Little — And Everything

    Jun 20, 2019
    Sweden dealt the U.S. a painful loss at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The U.S. squad has spent the past three years working on new strategies to win this time.
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    U.S. players celebrate after teammate Julie Ertz scored their side's second goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Chile at Parc des Princes in Paris, France on Sunday.
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    U.S. Continues Dominance In Women's World Cup With 3-0 Win Over Chile

    Jun 16, 2019
    They won before a sell-out crowd in Paris on Sunday. It was a gem of a game for the team, which controlled play from the beginning with crisp and precise passes. The win assures the U.S. will advance.
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    United States' Alex Morgan, second right, celebrates after scoring her side's 12th goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France on Tuesday.
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    Women's World Cup: Team USA To Bring All They Have Against Chile

    Jun 16, 2019
    They play their second match of the Cup Sunday. "You put yourself in the best position to advance in this tournament," Coach Jill Ellis said when asked if she'd tell her team to play less than 100%.
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    U.S. forward Alex Morgan shoots and scores past Thailand's Natthakarn Chinwong on Tuesday in Reims, France, in the group stage of the Women's World Cup.
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    Women's World Cup: First Week Brings Big Wins, Gorgeous Goals — And Some Controversy

    Jun 14, 2019
    A U.S. squad that just might be the best ever is already making history. Italy is doing better than expected, while Brazil and Australia have had rockier paths.
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    The U.S. plays its first match of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup on Tuesday against Thailand in Reims, France. U.S. forward Carli Lloyd is seen here celebrating after scoring a goal against Mexico last month in Harrison, N.J.
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    Women's World Cup: U.S. Is 'Ready, Excited, Hungry' As It Takes On Thailand

    Jun 11, 2019
    The U.S. enters its first game armed with enormous talent, deep experience and high expectations. The team is prepared for a long tournament run while staying focused on the opponent in front of them.
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    The U.S. women stand for the national anthem ahead of an international friendly with Mexico late last month before heading to France for the FIFA Women's World Cup, which kicks off today.
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    2019 Women's World Cup Preview: What You Need To Know

    Jun 07, 2019
    The action kicks off today in Paris. The U.S. is once again ranked No. 1 in the world — but any number of teams could bring home the prize. Here's your essential guide to the tournament.
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    Alex Morgan, right, celebrates with Lindsey Horan and Megan Rapinoe after scoring her 100th international goal on April 4 in Colorado. The three will represent the U.S. at the Women's World Cup next month in France.
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    U.S. Soccer Unveils Roster For Women's World Cup, As Team Looks To Defend Title

    May 02, 2019
    The roster includes many of the stars who are familiar from previous high-profile international competition, along with a number of younger players. The tournament kicks off June 7 in Paris.
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    The members of the U.S. women's national soccer team filed a lawsuit Friday against U.S. Soccer, accusing it of gender discrimination. The starting 11 are seen here before playing Brazil earlier this week in Tampa, Fla.
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    U.S. Women's Soccer Team Sues U.S. Soccer For Gender Discrimination

    Mar 08, 2019
    The lawsuit argues that U.S. Soccer has a policy of paying the women's team less than the men's. "We deserved to be paid equally for our work, regardless of our gender," says player Alex Morgan.
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    U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe takes the ball as Japan's Hina Sugita stays close on the first day of the SheBelieves Cup in Chester, Penn., on Wednesday night.
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    On The Road To The World Cup, U.S. Women Tie Japan 2-2

    Feb 27, 2019
    In a rematch of the 2015 World Cup final, the Americans had many chances but settled for a draw. As the U.S. looks to defend its World Cup title this summer, its lineup remains a work in progress.
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    Well ahead of the ticker-tape parade's 11 a.m. start time, young fans were already in place along the route to celebrate the U.S. women's World Cup victory.
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    Women's Soccer Team Earns Ticker-Tape Parade In NYC — And A Return To No. 1

    Jul 10, 2015
    It's the first time any women's team has been celebrated in New York's famed Canyon of Heroes: Thousands attende a parade honoring the U.S. women's national soccer team's World Cup title.
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    Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers took turns responding to a tweet that dismissed women's sports as "not worth watching."
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    Amy Poehler Asks A Critic Of Women's Sports, 'Really!?!'

    Jun 25, 2015
    Unfortunately for Sports Illustrated analyst Andy Benoit, two people who noticed his dismissal of the Women's World Cup were Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers.
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    Defender Ali Krieger sends the ball during the Americans' final Group D match last week against Nigeria. The U.S. won the game, 1-0, moving on to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup.
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    U.S. Women Face Colombia Tonight In Round Of 16

    Jun 22, 2015
    Colombian star Lady Andrade told USA Today that her team would win: "We're going to beat them since they like to talk so much."
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    Linda Pickle, 65, is such huge a U.S. women's national team fan that she had her daughter change her wedding date so it wouldn't coincide with the World Cup final in 1999.
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    For Women's World Cup, U.S. Soccer Fans Kick It Up A Notch

    May 25, 2015
    They've been supporting the men for years. But for the first time, the American Outlaws — a growing and influential U.S. soccer fan group — will cheer for the women's national team at a World Cup.
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    Dozens of elite women's soccer players have ended their fight against the use of turf at this summer's Women's World Cup. The plaintiffs included Abby Wambach, seen here in a 2013 US Women's National Team game.
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    Soccer Players End Lawsuit Over Artificial Turf At Women's World Cup

    Jan 21, 2015
    The suit accused the organizers of discrimination, saying elite men's teams would never be forced to play on an artificial surface instead of natural grass. The plaintiffs included Abby Wambach.
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