The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team celebrated its 500th win in 2018. This victory marked the end of an unbeaten season for the team. This team is one of the most respected in the world and has been playing for 33 consecutive years.
Abby Wambach's goal at the 122nd minute
The U.S. Women's Soccer Team's late equalizer was one the most memorable moments at the tournament. While it wasn't the game-winning goal, Abby Wambach's header was pinpoint and clutch. This goal will be a landmark in American women's soccer history.
Morgan's future success as a star athlete
Alex Morgan is one the most promising young players in the US women’s soccer league. She scored 15 goals this season in 16 NWSL games. This summer she will lead the U.S. delegation to Mexico's Concacaf tournament. In Cancun, Mexico, in 2010, the US was last represented at this tournament. While the team lost to Mexico in the semifinals, Morgan helped the Americans win the gold medal at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. She also scored the winning goal in the London Olympics against Canada.
Rapinoe's suit against the U.S. soccer Federation
In April 2016, five members of the USWNT filed a lawsuit against the U.S. soccer federation seeking equal pay for the same work. They claimed they were unfairly treated based on their gender. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received the complaint. A federal judge sided strongly with the Federation in May 2020, dismissing the vast majority of players' unpaid wages. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard the appeal and the women filed an opening brief.
Dunn's Olympic debut
Dunn's inclusion on the U.S. women's soccer team was widely anticipated and celebrated in her hometown of Rockville Centre, Maryland, earlier this month. It was a symbolic end to her World Cup absence and the beginning of a new chapter of her soccer career.
Rapinoe's 3rd Olympics
Megan Rapinoe plays forward for the United States National Team. In 2009, she made her return to the team and was a part of their first World Cup. In 2011, Rapinoe sent the ball to teammate Abby Wambach, who scored just before the game was over. In 2012, she was part Olympic team and helped to win the bronze medal in London.
Team USA's performance at Tokyo
Team USA's performance during the Summer Games has been positive. The Tokyo Olympics saw the men's basketball team win gold. The women's volleyball team took home their first Olympic gold. And the 4x400 relay team of women won their first ever gold. Allyson Finch has now won 11 medals in her career, while the U.S. women’s track & field team won indoor volleyball's first gold.