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Mia Hamm explains why the World Cup is unlike any other

USWNT legend Mia Hamm tells GOAL why the FIFA Men's World Cup is unlike any other tournament and reflects on making history with U.S. Soccer.

Lineker reveals Leicester ignored Hayes recommendation

Gary Lineker has revealed that he personally reached out to Leicester City to recommend the appointment of Emma Hayes as manager following the club's relegation from the Premier League in 2023. The legendary former Foxes striker believed the move would have been a masterstroke for both tactical and cultural reasons, potentially making Hayes the first woman to lead a professional men's team in England.

'They have shocked some people' - Swanson on bond between U.S. teams

Speaking with GOAL, USWNT forward Mallory Swanson opened up on supporting the USMNT in person and the growing bond between the U.S. national teams.

One year out: Five biggest stories for 2027 Women's World Cup

One year out from the 2027 Women's World Cup, five storylines are already shaping Brazil’s big moment, the USWNT’s title hopes and the chasing pack.

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More goals than Ronaldo: Meet Christine Sinclair

The Portugal legend broke Ali Daei's record, but he isn't the all-time international top scorer yet...

'Going to go far' - Morgan is betting on the USMNT this World Cup

In a GOAL exclusive, USWNT legend Alex Morgan backs the U.S. men to make noise at the World Cup and shares her advice for handling the pressure.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	FV Engers	34	17	4	13	66	61	5	55	L D L L L
6	Rot-Weiss Koblenz	34	16	4	14	68	55	13	52	W W W W W
7	Hertha Wiesbach	34	16	2	16	67	71	-4	50	L L W W W
8	Wormatia Worms	34	14	6	14	73	60	13	48	W L W L W
9	Gau-Odernheim	34	13	9	12	48	47	1	48	W W L L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

FV Engers

L
D
L
L
L

Rot-Weiss Koblenz

W
W
W
W
W

Hertha Wiesbach

-4

L
L
W
W
W

Wormatia Worms

W
L
W
L
W

Gau-Odernheim

W
W
L
L
W

Frequently asked questions

When do the USWNT play?

The US Women's team play across the year, with various breaks in the domestic soccer calendar. This combines friendlies, qualification games and major tournaments, which are held every two and four years.

Which major tournaments do the USWNT play in?

The two biggest tournaments the USWNT plays in are the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympic Games. Both are held in real prestige in the women's game, while the CONCACAF Women's Championship is the main continental tournament the side plays in.

Has the USWNT won any major trophies?

The USWNT has long been one of the best teams in the world and often goes into competitions as the favorites. They've won the World Cup a total of four times, as well as picking up five Olympic Gold Medals. The team has also won the CONCACAF Women's Championship a staggering nine times.

Who are the most capped USWNT players?

There's an actual hall of fame regarding the USWNT, with many players having represented their country hundreds of times. Kristine Lilly is the most capped player, with a staggering 354 appearances to her name. Christine Sinclair is at second with 311. Two other players have picked up over 300 caps, Carli Lloyd (316) and Christie Pearce (311).

What are USWNT fans called?

The fanbase for the USWNT are known as the American Outlaws (AO for short). They are the unofficial supporters group for both the women's and men's national teams.