High school graduation should be a triumphant moment, a time when four years of hard work culminate in one event of recognition and celebration. That’s what it should be. But, for US Women’s National Team star Rose Lavelle, it was a moment of embarrassment. It was May 2013, and every student at Mt. Notre Dame … Read more
Crystal Dunn was the last player cut before the U.S. squad headed off to Canada in 2015 Women’s World Cup. She could have easily let it crush her. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, she recalled feeling embarrassed, “like I’m useless, worthless.” Many people say that it is not your failure that defines you, it’s … Read more
Jill Ellis uttered these word to Rose Lavelle in Septemeber 2016, ‘If you’re not ready to commit to this, I can’t keep going down this road where I invite you in and you’re not healthy or not ready. I’m prepared to bring you in January, but if you’re not ready, you’re running out of time.” … Read more
Hope Solo is a legend. The best goalkeeper the United States has ever created and yet someone who found herself amidst controversy through much of her career. As we approach the Women’s World Cup in France, it’s hard not to imagine her between the sticks because let’s face it, she made us feel incredibly safe. … Read more
Dogs, human’s best friend. We all love them but they weren’t created equal and today we’ll see which dogs will fetch first place from my top 5 cutest dogs of the USWNT players. #5. Morena View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christen Press (@christenpress) on Mar 18, 2019 at 7:58pm … Read more
The twenty three women tasked with defending their World Cup title are a dynamic bunch. Many took very different paths to the national team. This squad is full of players who have interesting nicknames, famous pets and awesome interests off the field. Below you’ll learn a thing or two about some of your favorite stars … Read more
The World Cup is around the corner with the USWNT looking to defend their title in France. Jill Ellis continues to tinker with her starting XI leading up to the competition and nothing seems to be set in stone. One of the more important positions she’s been unable to fill is right back in large … Read more
It’s finally happened. After 9 years together, soccer super couple Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger announce their engagement. My skin is clear. My crops are flourishing. Flowers have physically manifested in my home. View this post on Instagram she really rocks my boat. (?: @danielseunglee ) hair & makeup: @clinttorres_hair A post shared … Read more
As a media company, we try and offer both sides to every story, but when the news broke that North Carolina defender Jaelene Hinkle was invited back to training with the USWNT after refusing to wear rainbow colored numbers because it represented support for the LGBTQ community, it hit a sensitive spot. Because I’m a … Read more