After falling behind to Spain 2-0, the USWNT rallied to a draw with the world No. 1
Emma Hayes
Mallory Swanson delivers late as US rallies in second half to earn draw against Spain
Ashley Sanchez scored and Kennedy Wesley continued her development
Loss to Spain shows where US is still building ahead of 2027 World Cup
Plus, Wilson and Swanson continued their comebacks, and Dunn was celebrated in retirement
U.S. Soccer and Emma Hayes’ big ambition
The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, Oct. 5, 2026
8 NWSL stars headline FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Vicky Jepson: “The competition is elite and this tournament is a true proving ground for players who aspire to play for their senior National Teams”
NWSL returns with Sanchez goals, Utah’s streak broken, gloom for Louisville
Trinity Rodman, Michelle Cooper, Ashley Sanchez, Jordyn Huitema net braces in return to league play
Referee López should be celebrated, and other takeaways from Fortaleza friendly
Brazil is known for playing aggressively, and the US stayed composed in the face of it
USWNT is battle-tested against Brazil in dramatic win
Heaps: ‘… I just don’t think the game should be played in that type of way’
On hostile environments and lessons learned
The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, June 8, 2026
Sophia Wilson’s goal not enough as USWNT falls to Brazil
Emma Hayes: ‘Brazil took their chances and we didn’t take ours’
