Megan Rapinoe

  • USWNT equal pay

    Opinion: Time for USWNT to get respect, pay it deserves

    I grew up a sports fan. I’m from Chicagoland. I watch TV. Therefore, you become a sports fan. Well that, and I was surrounded by sports fans. I’m a White Sox fan, Bears fan and an Indiana University fan above all else. I grew up thinking I was an...
  • Jill Ellis

    Gallery: Jill Ellis’ final match as USWNT boss

    CHICAGO — The U.S. women’s national team wrapped up its 2019 Victory Tour with a Sept. 6 draw against Korea Republic at Soldier Field. The 1-1 result marked the final time that decorated manager Jill Ellis roamed the touchline as the USWNT boss. Ji So-Yun put the visitors on...
  • vulnerabilities

    USWNT shows vulnerabilities vs. Spain, faces biggest test next in France

    In Spain’s pre-match conference, Mapi Leon sent a convincing message to the press: “They are the favorites, but we’re going to give our lives, we’re going to leave our skin so they won’t win the match. We know they’re better, but that doesn’t mean we won’t fight until the...
  • New Zealand

    Gallery: USA trounces New Zealand in World Cup tune-up

    ST. LOUIS — The U.S. women’s national team rolled New Zealand 5-0 last Thursday at Busch Stadium in one of the last friendlies for both teams before heading to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. Tobin Heath, Rose Lavelle, Carli Lloyd (2) and Sam Mewis all tallied...