ICYMI (lucky you), the two-time defending champion USWNT barely advanced to the knockout stage yesterday, after looking out of sorts in their uninspiring 0–0 draw with No. 21 Portugal.

And just like that, only two WWC group stage games remain.

Once the whistles blow on today’s final Group B games, seven of the tourney’s 16 available knockout tickets will be punched, with No. 3 Sweden, No. 6 Spain, No. 11 Japan, No. 12 Norway, No. 20 Switzerland, and Group B’s top two teams advancing.

It’s been a topsy-turvy opening week at the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC), leaving many wondering how their favorite squad can make it to the single-elimination, 16-team knockout stage.

With the majority of Group A’s games complete, two curious storylines are popping up: World No. 12 and group-favorite Norway can’t find their footing, while No. 46 Philippines — a first-time WWCer — appear poised to shock the world.

Two key storylines are emerging after a thrilling opening WWC weekend.

The WWC is off to a ravishing start with upsets, injuries, and history-making goals defining the first two matchdays Down Under.

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) kicks off from New Zealand and Australia tomorrow at 3 a.m. ET (yeesh!), so we’re here with a complete guide to the ninth edition of the (now) 32-team tournament.

Colorado native and former NWSL player, Jordan Angeli, is leading an investment group’s bid for a professional women’s soccer team, with hopes to kick off in the women’s soccer hub of Colorado by 2026.

The No. 1 USWNT defeated No. 30 Wales 2–0 yesterday in their final international friendly before the Women’s World Cup (WWC), but legendary forward Megan Rapinoe made the biggest news, announcing her upcoming retirement on Saturday.

NWSL changemaker Mana Shim returned to the league yesterday, signing a short-term contract with NJ/NY Gotham FC and making her first roster appearance since 2018 in yesterday’s 2–1 win over the Chicago Red Stars.

The fourth annual Challenge Cup kicks off tonight with an exciting new format and 10 of the league’s 12 teams in action.