Gwendolyn Oxenham

author of “Pride of a Nation: A Celebration of The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team.”

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Big stars like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe will compete, but the team is missing other key players who are injured. Of the 23 players, 14 have never been to the World Cup.

US is favored to win Women’s World Cup, but not easily

Big stars like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe will compete, but the team is missing other key players who are injured. Of the 23 players, 14 have never been to the World Cup.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The U.S. women’s soccer team celebrated their World Cup victory with a parade in New York,. Thousands of fans lined the streets to congratulate the two-time world champions.

Will women soccer players finally earn the same pay as men?

The U.S. women’s soccer team celebrated their World Cup victory with a parade in New York,. Thousands of fans lined the streets to congratulate the two-time world champions.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Women's World Cup is underway in France. The U.S. women are preparing for their first game on Tuesday against Thailand.

Former pro-soccer player on the Women's World Cup

The Women's World Cup is underway in France. The U.S. women are preparing for their first game on Tuesday against Thailand.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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