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United States’ Megan Rapinoe, center, embraces Tobin Heath after scoring her side’s second goal during Friday’s Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against France in Paris.

Rapinoe scores twice to lead US past France 2-1 in World Cup

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJune 28, 2019

Amandine Henry and her French teammates will look to upset the United States today in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup.

France may not have trophies, but it’s hardly an underdog

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJune 27, 2019

FILE - At left, in a June 11, 2019, file photo, United States' Megan Rapinoe kicks the ball during the Women's World Cup soccer match against Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France. At right, in a June 23, 2019, file photo, France's Amandine Henry scores during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Brazil at the Oceane stadium in Le Havre, France. On Friday, June 28, the United States and France will clash in a quarterfinal match. The match, while great for the sport, also means one of the favorites will be headed home on Saturday. (AP Photo/File)

It’s on: The World Cup clash between the US and France

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJune 25, 2019

United States'Alex Morgan, right, is challenged by Spain's Irene Paredes, left, challenges during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and US at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Monday, June 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

US in the World Cup quarterfinals after 2-1 win over Spain

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJune 24, 2019

United States' Tobin Heath, right, celebrates with her teammates after their team's second goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and the United States at Stade Océane, in Le Havre, France, Thursday, June 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

US defeats rival Sweden 2-0, finishes atop group

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJune 20, 2019

United States' Christen Press catches the ball during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Chile at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Sunday, June 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Press isn’t dwelling on past miss against Sweden

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJune 19, 2019

United States' Carli Lloyd, center, celebrates with Lindsey Horan and Tierna Davidson, right, after scoring the opening goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between the United States and Chile at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Sunday, June 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

US wants win vs Swedes, even if it would mean tougher path

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJune 18, 2019

Thailand’s Orathai Srimanee congratulates United States’ Megan Rapinoe, left, after their Women’s World Cup match at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Tuesday.

US rout of Thailand highlights inequity in Women’s World Cup field

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJune 13, 2019

United States’ Alex Morgan, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during Tuesday’s Women's World Cup match against Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France.

Morgan has 5 goals as US routs Thailand 13-0

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJune 11, 2019

United States women's national soccer team head coach Jill Ellis is downplaying criticism from former goalkeeper Hope Solo, who said Ellis “cracks under pressure.” The U.S opens the Women’s World Cup today against Thailand.

Ellis downplays comments by former US goalkeeper Hope Solo

by Anne M. Peterson Associated PressJune 10, 2019