US coach praises players for stand against sexual abuse in football
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Soccer-England in 'good place' but not the world's best team, says Wiegman
(Reuters) - England women's head coach Sarina Wiegman said the team were in a "good place" but played down suggestions they were the world's best, after beating World Cup holders United States 2-1 in a friendly on Friday.
USWNT coach - Proud of players for even being on field vs. England after 'extremely difficult week'
LONDON — United States women's national coach Vlatko Andonovski said he was proud of his players for «even being on the field» after they lost 2-1 to England at Wembley Stadium on Friday, just days after the release of a report detailing systemic abuse in women's soccer in the U.S.
England pledge support for US women's football team after abuse scandal
A bombshell report published on Monday following a year-long investigation by former US attorney general Sally Yates detailed systemic sexual abuse and misconduct in the US domestic game. England forward Beth Mead said Thursday she was "sickened" by the revelations, while head coach Sarina Wiegman called the situation "horrible" and "unacceptable". "We're in contact with the American team and some of the players," said Mead.
Crystal Dunn returns to USWNT roster five months after giving birth
Crystal Dunn was named to the USWNT roster for two upcoming friendlies against England and Spain, marking her first official selection since giving birth to son Marcel in May.
USWNT roster for England, Spain matches headlined by Crystal Dunn return, Alex Morgan absence
The return of Portland Thorns defender Crystal Dunn highlights the 24-player roster selected by United States women's national team manager Vlatko Andonovski for matches against England and Spain, though a knee injury has prevented San Diego Wave forward Alex Morgan from taking part.
Lavelle’s goal gives the US women 2-1 victory over Nigeria
WASHINGTON: Rose Lavelle scored the go-ahead goal and the US women’s national team won their 13th straight match with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the international soccer friendly on Tuesday night.
European champion England scheduled to host US in women's soccer match in October
By Steve Almasy and Jacob Lev, CNN