Bill Simmons targets Alex Morgan with USWNT criticism, calls her a ‘coach’s daughter’
"We gotta keep propping her up, pretending she's a superstar. She's not a superstar. She's really, honestly never been a superstar.”
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Fox’s Alexi Lalas calls USWNT ‘unlikeable to a portion of America’
"Politics, causes, stances, & behavior have made this team unlikeable to a portion of America."
Fox News, ex-ESPN figure Will Cain blasts USWNT ‘arrogant celebrity activists’
"This team came to be defined by arrogant celebrity activists who went out of their way to exhibit shame in the US, begin the process of destroying their own sport (advocating for men to play women’s sports) and curry victimization with false narratives about equal pay."
USWNT’s draw with Portugal averages 1.354 million viewers in the middle of the night
Despite a horrible timeslot for the third game, the USWNT's group stage average viewership hit a record high.
Alexi Lalas defends Carli Lloyd’s USWNT criticism: ‘You were wonderful yesterday.’
"It came, like you said, from a place that was personal, that was emotional, and that was honest."
USWNT knockout round schedule is a nightmare for Fox Sports, American soccer fans
By finishing second in their group, the next two USWNT games will take place in the middle of the night instead of primetime.
U.S. women’s coach calls criticism from Carli Lloyd ‘insane’
"To question that mentality of this team, to question the willingness to win, to compete – I think it's insane."
U.S. women’s soccer legend Carli Lloyd blasts team after brutal match
"The player of the match was that post. You are lucky to not be going home right now."
USWNT-Netherlands draws English-language group stage record 6.429 million viewers
The USWNT delivered more strong viewership for Fox Sports.
FIFA Women’s World Cup’s success breaks down barriers and stereotypes across the globe
Different in the world of sports isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it comes to women’s sports and the Women's World Cup.
USWNT Women’s World Cup opener scores massive audience
Over 5 million people tuned in for the USWNT and their 2023 Women's World Cup opener on Friday night despite a difficult time slot.
Pademelon poops on Fox’s WWC set instead of predicting tournament winner
"Oh, no. She's taking a dump on the set."
Heather O’Reilly remembers Grant Wahl: ‘He really did a lot for the sport’
"He was always this figure that represented quality journalism."
Netflix announces all-access USWNT 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup docuseries
A USWNT doc, filming at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, will premiere on Netflix.
ESPYS special honorees include USWNT, Liam Hendriks, Bills training staff, Dr. Richard Lapchick
The USWNT will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, while Hendriks will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
While some say dynasties are bad for sports, the ratings say otherwise
There’s no solid evidence from a viewership standpoint to suggest that dynasties and dominance are bad for the game.
Carli Lloyd to continue Fox work at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
"Carli’s experience just a short time ago as a teammate and competitor on the world’s biggest stage promises to shine across our dedicated coverage of the tournament."
HBO Max sports debut had its issues but it was an overall success
HBO Max streamed a friendly between New Zealand and the U.S. Women's National Team.
U.S. Soccer and Telemundo agree to Spanish-language broadcast deal
Tuesday night's New Zealand-USWNT friendly will be on Universo, Peacock, and the Telemundo app at 10:00 PM ET.
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for January 17, 2023: how to watch USWNT tonight
HBO Max streams its first-ever soccer match as the US Women's National Team takes on New Zealand tonight and Universo/Peacock carry the game in Spanish.
WBD announces U.S. Soccer coverage team, including Julie Foudy, Kyle Martino, Luke Wileman and more
There are a lot of familiar soccer names involved with WBD's soccer coverage.
CNN’s Don Lemon battles female co-hosts over equal pay for men’s and women’s soccer: ‘I’m not sexist’
"I know everyone’s gonna hate me. But the men’s team makes more money. If they make more money, then they should get more money."
In Paramount+ soccer documentary ‘The Only,’ Briana Scurry gets her due
Viewers may get a greater appreciation for the Hall of Fame goalie.
Carli Lloyd will debut as a studio analyst on Fox’s coverage of the USWNT-Uzbekistan friendly Sunday
Lloyd played for the USWNT from 2005-2021, but has gotten headlines recently for her criticism of the team's "culture."
LFG is a strong look at the USWNT’s fight for equal pay, and one that uses embedded access well
Much of the footage filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine include of the players' in-the-moment reactions to different developments really stands out.