US Women’s Soccer Update from Goal
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGoal brings you the latest news on the U.S. Women's National Team and the world of women's soccer in the United States. Goal’s USWNT expert Seth Vertelney brings you the latest from on and off the pitch, tackling all the news, transfers, gossip and updates from the fast-paced world of women's soccer.
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Canada win first ever Olympic Gold in Women's Soccer with penalty shootout win over Sweden, with USWNT placing 3rd
August 06, 2021 17:31 - 1 minute - 938 KBGoal's Seth Vertelney brings you the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. Canada has won the Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer after defeating Sweden in a penalty shootout on Friday. The two teams tied 1-1 after regulation and extra time. Stina Blackstenius opened the scoring for the Swedes in the first half before Canada’s Jessie Fleming leveled the score with a penalty kick in the second half. Both teams had chances to score but couldn’t capitalize as the match went to...
USWNT beat Australia in thrilling Olympic Bronze medal match in what could be Rapinoe and Lloyd's curtain call
August 05, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute - 995 KBI’m Seth Vertelney with Goal, and this is the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. The U.S. women’s national team defeated Australia 4-3 on Thursday in the Olympic bronze medal match. Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd each scored two goals in what could be the veteran duo’s final appearance at a major tournament for the U.S. Lloyd, who is 39, hinted after the game that she could be announcing her retirement soon, saying: "I haven't made any official announcement yet but obviousl...
Olympic Soccer Tournament nearing it's conclusion as USWNT play Australia for Bronze and Canada face Sweden for Gold
August 04, 2021 12:55 - 1 minute - 852 KBGoal's Seth Vertelney has the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. The women’s soccer tournament at the Olympics has reached its final two matches, as Sweden and Canada will battle for the gold medal, while the U.S. will face Australia for the bronze. Sweden has been the tournament’s most impressive team having won all five of their matches so far, while Canada is coming off a huge 1-0 win over the U.S. in the semi-final, which was the first time they have beaten their rival...
USWNT crash out of gold medal contention at the Olympic Games after 1-0 loss to Canada in Japan
August 02, 2021 14:36 - 1 minute - 923 KBGoal's Seth Vertelney with Goal has the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. The U.S. women’s national team will not win a gold medal at the Olympics, which was confirmed after Monday’s 1-0 defeat to Canada in the semi-final. Jesse Fleming scored a penalty kick for Canada in the second half, and the U.S. was unable to find a response as they crashed out of gold medal contention. For Canada, it was their first win over the U.S. in 20 years. It has been a disappointing tourna...
Le Sommer on target for OL Reign, while Leroux takes aim at former Orlando Pride coach
August 01, 2021 20:21 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBSeth Vertelney has all the American women’s soccer news you need to know today, from Goal. In NWSL action on Saturday, OL Reign grabbed a much-needed 2-0 win over Racing Louisville. France star Eugénie Le Sommer scored both goals for OL Reign, her first goals in the NWSL since joining from French power Lyon. In Saturday’s other NWSL match, the Orlando Pride drew the North Carolina Courage 1-1 in their first match under interim head coach Becky Burleigh. After the game, Pride goalscorer Sy...
Focus on semi-final clash with Canada, and the NWSL settles with teenager Moultri
July 31, 2021 18:30 - 1 minute - 979 KBSeth Vertelney with Goal, brings you all the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. After defeating the Netherlands in the Olympic quarter-final on Friday, the U.S. will now turn its attention to Monday’s semi-final against regional rival Canada. The U.S. has been dominant against the Canadians in recent years, as Canada has not won against the Americans since 2001. In NWSL news, the league announced that it has reached a settlement with Portland Thorns teenager Olivia Moultr...
Naeher the hero as USWNT defeat Netherlands on penalties to reach Olympic Games semi-finals
July 30, 2021 18:38 - 1 minute - 896 KBGoal's Seth Vertelney brings you the latest American women’s soccer news. The U.S. women’s national team advanced to the Olympic semi-finals by defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout on Friday. The two teams tied 2-2 after 120 minutes of action, with Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis scoring for the U.S. and Viviane Miedema scoring both goals for the Netherlands. American goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher proved to be the hero against the Dutch, saving a late penalty in regulation that could have...
Preparations continue for USWNT ahead of Olympic quarter-final with Netherlands whilst Skinner swaps Orlando for Manchester United
July 29, 2021 21:30 - 1 minute - 851 KBGoal's Seth Vertelney has the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. The U.S. women’s national team is continuing their preparations for Friday’s Olympic quarterfinal against the Netherlands, a game that will be a rematch of the World Cup final two years ago. The Dutch attack has been in amazing form so far in Japan, with the team scoring an incredible 21 goals in their first three matches. They have been vulnerable defensively though, as they have also given up eight total go...
Improvement required for USWNT in the Tokyo Olympic Games
July 28, 2021 19:34 - 1 minute - 892 KBGoal's Seth Vertelney brings you the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. The U.S. women’s national team has advanced past the group stage at the Olympics, but they’ll need to show improvement if they are to take home gold in Japan. After entering the tournament as strong favourites, the U.S. could only manage one win, one draw and one defeat in their three group stage matches. A 3-0 defeat to Sweden to open the tournament was an especially shocking result. Now the U.S. mus...
USWNT book quarter-final match with Netherlands at Tokyo Olympics after 0-0 draw with Australia
July 27, 2021 16:41 - 1 minute - 815 KBSeth Vertelney has the latest American women’s soccer news with Goal. The U.S. women’s national team advanced to the Olympic quarterfinals after drawing Australia 0-0 on Tuesday. The Americans could only finish second in their group, however, after Sweden clinched first place with a win over New Zealand. After entering the Olympics as the gold medal favorites, the U.S. had a disappointing group stage that saw them win one, lose one and draw one in their their three games. The U.S. will no...
Washington Spirit and Gotham FC earn big wins in the NWSL and Orlando Pride coach Becky Burleigh stays on
July 26, 2021 13:07 - 1 minute - 1020 KBGoal's Seth Vertelney brings you up to date with the latest American women’s soccer news. The Washington Spirit and Gotham FC both earned big wins on Sunday night, with the Spirit beating Racing Louisville 2-0 and Gotham defeating the Chicago Red Stars 2-1. Gotham and Washington moved up to second and third place in the standings respectively. Ashley Hatch scored a goal for the Spirit, her sixth of the season. She now leads the NWSL in goals. For Gotham FC, who are now unbeaten in seven ma...
Portland stay top of the NWSL, while the national team prepares for Australia clash
July 25, 2021 16:53 - 1 minute - 945 KBSeth Vertelney brings you the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. The Portland Thorns increased their lead atop the NWSL standings with a 1-0 win over the Houston Dash on Saturday night. Sophia Smith, who just missed out on the U.S. Olympic roster, scored the game’s only goal. In the other NWSL game on Saturday, OL Reign defeated the Orlando Pride 2-0. After a hot start to the season, the Pride are now winless in five matches, and just saw their coach Marc Skinner leave the...
Back to winning ways at The Olympics for the US Women's Soccer team and news of a departure
July 24, 2021 16:04 - 1 minute - 940 KBSeth Vertelney brings you the latest American women’s soccer news you need to know today. The U.S. women’s national team bounced back from their opening loss to Sweden at the Olympics by defeating New Zealand 6-1 on Saturday. The win saw the U.S. move up to second place in group G, and they now only need a draw against Australia in their final group stage game to secure a second-place finish in their group and a guaranteed place in the quarterfinals. In other matches, the Netherlands tied ...
Lindsey Horan admits USWNT weren't 'mentally ready' in Sweden loss
July 23, 2021 14:45 - 58 seconds - 794 KBSeth Vertelney brings you the latest American women’s soccer news with Goal. The U.S. women’s national team is looking to bounce back from their stunning opening-game loss to Sweden at the Olympics when they take on New Zealand on Saturday. Speaking to the media on Friday, U.S. midfielder Lindsey Horan admitted that her team was not mentally ready to play in their 3-nothing defeat to the Swedes, and that the U.S. is looking to fix that ahead of their next match. Head coach Vlatko Andonovs...
Olympic Games kick off and Amy Rodriguez swaps Kansas City for North Carolina Courage in the NWSL
July 22, 2021 07:26 - 1 minute - 888 KBSeth Vertelney brings you the latest American women’s soccer news from Goal. The Olympics are off and running, with all 12 teams in action on Wednesday. The biggest headline of the day came from Sweden’s 3-0 upset win over the United States, the tournament favorites. The U.S. will look to rebound on Saturday when they face New Zealand who lost to Australia in their tournament opener. There were also big wins for Brazil over China, and the Netherlands over Zambia. Team GB started their to...
Sweden shatter the USWNT's streak in Olympic Games opener with a stunning 3-0 win in Tokyo
July 21, 2021 14:20 - 1 minute - 941 KBGoal's Seth Vertelney brings you the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. The U.S. women’s national team was stunned 3-0 by Sweden in their Olympic opener on Wednesday, as Stina Blackstenius scored two goals to help the Swedes to an upset win. It was the first game the U.S. had lost since January of 2019, ending a run of 44 consecutive matches without defeat. The loss was also the first defeat suffered by head coach Vlatko Andonovski, who had won 22 and drawn one of his firs...
USWNT looking to make history as they prepare for Olympic Games opener with Sweden in Tokyo
July 20, 2021 14:01 - 1 minute - 855 KBGoal's Seth Vertelney brings you the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. The Olympics are finally here, and the U.S. women’s national team will begin their quest for the gold medal with a match against Sweden on Wednesday. The U.S. is aiming to become the first defending Women’s World Cup champion to win an Olympic gold medal, having won the World Cup in France two years ago. Sweden, ranked fifth in the world, will be a formidable opening challenge for the U.S. The Swedes...
NWSL remains super close, Gotham fire coach and the USWNT nearing Olympic opener with Sweden
July 19, 2021 13:34 - 1 minute - 875 KBGoal's Seth Vertelney brings you the latest American women’s soccer news. Parity is the name of the game in the NWSL right now, as the Chicago Red Stars ended the weekend in first place, but the seventh-place Washington Spirit are just two points behind them. In between sit five teams all level on 16 points, including Houston, Gotham FC and Portland, who were all winners over the weekend. Gotham FC’s weekend started off in rocky fashion though, as their general manager Alyse LaHue was fir...
Laura Harvey returns to the Reign and Stoney switches to San Diego
July 16, 2021 13:32 - 1 minute - 875 KBSeth Vertelney brings you the latest American women’s soccer news with Goal. Laura Harvey is back in the NWSL and back with OL Reign. Harvey will leave her position as U.S. Under-20 head coach to return to the club she coached for five years – back when they were known as the Seattle Reign. Harvey replaces former head coach Farid Benstiti, who left the club after a poor start to the 2021 season. She will join OL Reign following the Olympics, where she is serving as an assistant for the U....
Roster rule change sanctioned for the Olympics as the USWNT prepare for Tokyo
July 14, 2021 10:54 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBI’m Seth Vertelney with Goal, and this is the American women’s soccer news you need to know today. The U.S. national team’s Olympic opener is now just one week away, as longtime rival Sweden awaits on July 21 in Tokyo. The U.S. has been boosted by the news that they and all other teams will be able to choose from 22 players for their matches, rather than 18. In past Olympics, teams have used 18-player rosters with four alternates who could only be moved to the active roster if they replace...
U.S. Ready for Tokyo by putting four past Mexico.
July 12, 2021 19:52 - 1 minute - 859 KBTobin Heath silenced questions over her fitness as she scored in within 52 seconds of her return to action with The Gals. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski continued is fine form in charge with 22 wins from 23 and the USWNT now look set to impress at the Tokyo Olympics in a few weeks.
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