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First Australia embraced Barbie, then came new heroes in cleats

Brisbane, Australia CNN  —  Less than a month ago, Australian cinemas were packed with Barbie fans wearing pink in honor…

Olympics swimming test event in Seine canceled due to poor water quality

Paris CNN  —  A swimming competition that was supposed to serve as a test event ahead of the 2024 Paris…

Trump blames Megan Rapinoe and wokeness for US Women’s World Cup exit

Sydney CNN  —  Hours after the US women’s national team crashed out of the World Cup, former US President Donald…

US women’s World Cup domination has ended. But the nation remains a global talent factory

CNN  —  A goalkeeper from southern California. A defender from Seattle. A forward from Washington DC. These are just a…

A changing of the guard in women’s soccer but the US’ future can still be bright

CNN  —  US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stood alone holding the ball and inhaled deeply, her eyes wide in disbelief, as…

‘Like a bad dream’: US faces unfamiliar emotions following dramatic Women’s World Cup exit

CNN  —  Disappointment is an unfamiliar emotion for the US when it comes to women’s soccer. This is a team…

Women’s World Cup: Vlatko Andonovski says it’s ‘not the right time’ to question USA’s mindset

CNN  —  US coach Vlatko Andonovski defended his team from criticism ahead of the last-16 Women’s World Cup knockout clash…