Women’s World Cup: Capturing Brandi Chastain’s iconic penalty
Brandi Chastain’s celebration has become one of the most iconic images in sport. Hector Mata/AFP/Getty Images CNN — As Brandi Chastain took the dreaded walk to the penalty spot, the…
England’s ‘fairytale’ journey to Women’s World Cup final gets royal seal of approval
England players celebrate taking the lead in their semifinal against Australia. Izhar Khan/AFP/Getty Images CNN — No matter what happened in Wednesday’s semifinal, history was going to be made one…
Reports: USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned following Women’s World Cup elimination
Vlatko Andonovski, head coach of USA, looks on during the FIFA Women’s World Cup match between USA and Netherlands on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. Buda Mendes/Getty Images…
Dominican Republic Attorney General investigating Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco for alleged relationship with minor
Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on against the Seattle Mariners. Steph Chambers/Getty Images CNN — The attorney general of the Dominican Republic is investigating Tampa Bay Rays…
Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away
Despondent Matildas fans watch as England beat Australia for a ticket to the World Cup final. Carl Recine/Reuters Sydney CNN — A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned…
Women’s World Cup: England stuns co-host Australia to reach final
England reached the Women’s World Cup final for the first time with victory over Australia. Izhar Khan/AFP/Getty Images CNN — England has reached the Women’s World Cup final for the…
‘Being a mother has made me, frankly, a better referee,’ says US ref Tori Penso, who is officiating at Women’s World Cup
Tori Penso points during the MLS match between New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park. Mitchell Leff/USA Today Network/Reuters CNN — Tori Penso watched the 2019 Women’s World…
Lionel Messi scores ninth goal in six games as Inter Miami advances to Leagues Cup Final
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park Stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania, on August 15, 2023. Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images CNN — In just one month with Inter…
Jacinda Arden says she teared up watching New Zealand play at Women’s World Cup
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to CNN at the Equalize event in Auckland on August 14, 2023. CNN CNN — New Zealand’s former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern…
‘Let’s keep going’: Emotion flows as Spain reaches its first ever Women’s World Cup final
Spain’s Salma Paralluelo celebrates as her teammates run onto the pitch after defeating Sweden in the Women’s World Cup semifinal. Andrew Cornaga/AP CNN — Not many would have predicted it…