U.S. coach Emma Hayes got a good look at the future of the women's national soccer team and developed depth with an eye toward the 2027 Women's World Cup while some of the more veteran stars stepped away to start families or rest nagging injuries this year.

Competition for the 2027 World Cup roster will be tough after a year in which Emma Hayes has successfully introduced young talent

The U.S. women’s national team closed 2025 with a pair of shutouts, but which players cemented their spots under Emma Hayes?

Emma Sears scored three goals and Catarina Macario added two as the U.S. women's national team routed New Zealand 6-0 on Wednesday night. It was the most goals scored by the United States in a match under coach Emma Hayes. Michelle Cooper had two assists.

Olivia Moultrie scored two goals and the U.S. women's national team bounced back against Portugal with a 3-1 victory on Sunday after honoring former goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Portugal in the first game of the ...

The most recent meetings occurred in Jan. 2023, as part of 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup prep, when the USWNT visited New Zealand before the global tournament. The Stars and Stripes dominated the Football Ferns over two games, a 4-0 win in Wellington and a 5-0 victory in Auckland.

Former USWNT player Tobin Heath reacted to the rumors of Trinity Rodman potentially leaving the Washington Spirit and the NWSL. Heath advises Rodman to stay in the league and compares it directly to European women’s soccer.

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