FILE - In this July 7, 2019 file photo, United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women'
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Megan Rapinoe celebrates during the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Rapinoe is the subject of the mural on the side of the Black Hart of St. Paul.

Your guide to Women's World Cup watch parties in the Twin Cities

July 19, 2023
From TCO Stadium to Allianz Field, Surly Brewery, Brits Pub and the Black Hart of St. Paul — plus many more — here is where you can join the crowd and watch the USWNT chase a 3-peat at the World Cup.
Alexia Putellas of Spain might be the best player on Earth.

Europe is finally ready to compete at the Women's World Cup

July 18, 2023
Spain, France and even England are among the top contenders. They bring to this top tier long histories of men's success and hardly any on the women's side.
Edina native Maddie Dahlien had a terrific freshman season at North Carolina.

Edina's Dahlien puts Minnesota soccer back on USWNT radar

July 21, 2023
As the U.S. women's national team seeks its third consecutive World Cup win, the roster again includes no Minnesota players. An 18-year-old from Edina could change that soon.
Team USA opens play Friday night Central time in the Women’s World Cup.
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Believe it or not: Team USA is not the favorite in Women's World Cup

July 19, 2023
Soccer Insider: The USWNT has major injury issues and players at both far edges of the age spectrum. Can they pull it together for another World Cup? The pressure is on.
Portugal goalkeeper Ines Pereira, centre, punches the ball clear during the match against the United States.

Inches from embarrassment, U.S. women advance in World Cup on tie

August 1, 2023
The Americans slipped through to the knockout round despite a listless 0-0 draw against Portugal — getting help from a Portugal player's shot that hit the goal post in the game's final minutes.
Sweden’s Lina Hurtig reacts as she awaits the decision of her penalty kick that ended her side’s victory over the United States.

Watch the controversial — but correct — call that ended the USA-Sweden match

August 7, 2023
U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher argued she had saved Lina Hurtig's penalty kick, but after a review by the Video Assist Referee, Sweden was awarded the winning goal.
Australia’s Hayley Raso celebrates after scoring during group play.

Five teams to watch at the World Cup with the U.S. women eliminated

August 8, 2023
If you're tempted to tune out on the Women's World Cup after the elimination of the United States, hold on for a minute.