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FILE - In this July 7, 2019, file photo United States' team celebrates with the trophy after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match between U.S. and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. The U.S. Soccer Federation has filed a motion opposing the U.S. women’s national team request to certify the players’ lawsuit seeking equitable pay as a class action. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

US Soccer opposes USWNT request for class certification

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressOctober 1, 2019

Jill Ellis resigned Tuesday as coach of the U.S. women’s soccer team, and a new general manager will be tasked with finding her replacement.

US women’s soccer in flux: Ellis leaves, GM coming soon and Olympics loom

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJuly 31, 2019

FILE - In this July 6, 2019 file photo United States coach Jill Ellis attends a news conference at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France. A person with knowledge of the situation says Ellis is stepping down after leading the team to back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 30, 2019 because the resignation has not been officially announced. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, file)

US coach Jill Ellis stepping down after 2 World Cup titles

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJuly 30, 2019

The players on the World Cup champion women’s national team were paid more than their male counterparts from 2010 through 2018, according to a letter released Monday by U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro.

US Soccer says women’s team has made more than the men

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJuly 29, 2019

United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates her team's victory with the trophy after the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. US won 2:0. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

Players hope World Cup successes turn into greater support

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJuly 8, 2019

United States’ Alex Morgan, left, pretends to sip tea after scoring her side’s second goal during Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup semifinal against England at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France.

Morgan says tea-sipping celebration was nod to Sophie Turner

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJuly 5, 2019

United States' Lindsey Horan warms up before the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States, at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Lindsey Horan hopes World Cup successes boost NWSL

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJuly 5, 2019

United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saves a penalty shot taken by England's Steph Houghton during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States, at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Naeher emerges from Solo’s shadow with a smashing save

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJuly 3, 2019

United States’ Alex Morgan celebrates after scoring her side’s second goal during Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup semifinal match against England at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France.

Morgan scores and Naeher saves in 2-1 victory over England

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJuly 2, 2019

England's Ellen White, left, celebrates with teammates Karen Bardsley, center, and Steph Houghton, right, during the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Norway and England at the Oceane stadium in Le Havre, France, Thursday, June 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

England looks to overcome ‘ruthless’ US in World Cup semis

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJuly 1, 2019