Soccer Monday

The saga of Spain’s marred World Cup victory comes to a close — USWNT takes an interesting turn in the SheBelieves

By Annie Peterson / February 24, 2025

The sad saga of the forced kiss that rocked the Women’s World Cup came to close last week, when former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault in Spain.

Soccer Monday: In honor of Bunny Shaw, looking forward to SheBelieves

By Annie Peterson / February 17, 2025

Manchester City forward Khadija “Bunny” Shaw didn’t travel with her team for League Cup semifinal because racist and misogynistic abuse targeted at her.

NWSL settlement helps brings some redress, but not closure, to a turbulent chapter in women’s soccer

By Annie Peterson / February 10, 2025

The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie Peterson, Feb. 10, 2025

Soccer Monday: Houston, we have a … rebuilding project?

By Annie Peterson / February 3, 2025

Perhaps the most active team in the offseason has been the Houston Dash.

Soccer Monday: NWSL taking the ‘off’ out of the offseason with moves galore

By Annie Peterson / January 20, 2025

It’s soccer’s offseason here, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it.

NJ/NY Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berge kicks a soccer ball

NWSL free agency is in full swing — Moves and non-moves so far

By Annie Peterson / January 6, 2025

The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie Peterson, Jan. 6, 2025

Mallory Swanson winds up for a shot

The women’s soccer year in review

By Annie Peterson / December 16, 2024

The USWNT redeemed itself and the NWSL championships proved historic in a year full of joyful soccer

Alyssa Naeher and Lynn Williams celebrate on the field at the 2024 Paris Olympics for the USWNT.

Assessing the USWNT’s successful year — looking ahead to 2025

By Annie Peterson / December 9, 2024

The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie Peterson, Dec. 9, 2024