Which players are on Emma Hayes’ radar – or should be – ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup
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Mia Hamm knows a lot about playing in pain, and she wants that to change
Hamm: “I think a lot of the time, we’re asked to put others first, and this idea of, ‘Oh, we’ll get to it when we get to it’ — that doesn’t help anyone”
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One year out, what’s shaping the 2027 FIFA World Cup so far?
14 teams have already qualified, each with sky-high ambitions
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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
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The IX Sports Podcast | USWNT outlasts Brazil in contentious pair of friendlies
Today on the Soccer Edition of The IX Sports Podcast, Kathleen Gier breaks down two not-so-friendly matches between Brazil and the USWNT over the past week.
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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’
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On hostile environments and lessons learned
The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, June 8, 2026
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Triple Espresso is ready for Brazil: Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson reunite
The group is back in USWNT camp together for the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
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The IX Sports Podcast | USWNT prepares for physical Brazil friendlies and Mallory Swanson returns
Host Kathleen Gier walks listeners through the latest USWNT roster drop, shares clips from coach Emma Hayes’ press conference and updates listeners on where NWSL teams stand ahead of the summer break.
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Mallory Swanson returns to USWNT roster, completes ‘Triple Espresso’ front line
Emma Hayes: ‘Few challenges in women’s international soccer compare to facing Brazil in Brazil’
