If Drive to Survive on Netflix has taught us anything, it’s that people love the story behind the story, and it can rocket the popularity of a sport if they allow people to see it. But you don’t need a Netflix special in order to get into some personality and character. Twitter can do that […]
The U.S. Women’s National Team has spent its entire existence not just battling opponents from abroad, but its own soccer federation. After a nearly three-year-long legal battle, U.S. Soccer settled in court with the U.S. women’s soccer team. The settlement, which was agreed to six years after five players, Megan… Read more…
It’s strange. For all the absolute world-class players the USWNT has had, and still does, we still think of them as a “team. ” Maybe that’s a testament to their absurd depth, and their dedication to being the best like a unit, that all of us rarely single one out. Megan Rapinoe may have won […]
An American legend is riding off into the sunset. Read more…
The U. S. wouldn’t have had much argument if they’d eaten it against the Dutch. And if Lieke Martens had hit the penalty that Jessie Fleming did today, instead of her tribute to English penalty taking, they probably would have. They can feel a little more hard done by losing this game to Canada, giving […]
There will be thousands of athletes at this year’s Olympic games. Some are international celebrities, some will go back to their main jobs by mid August. But all will get free condoms at the Olympic village. Read more…
I guess he’s still got it. Read more…