World Cup

United States' Megan Rapinoe embraces Portugal's Jessica Silva, left, following the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Shaky U.S. draws with Portugal, but reaches knockout round

The Americans narrowly avoided a stunning elimination at the Women’s World Cup.

 

The United States’ Lindsey Horan (top right) heads the ball to score a goal during a Women’s World Cup match against the Netherlands on Thursday in Wellington, New Zealand. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)

Horans goal helps U.S. squeeze out draw with the Netherlands

The Dutch struck in the first half, but the American rallied for a 1-1 draw at the Women’s World Cup.

 

United States' Lindsey Horan (10), Megan Rapinoe (15) and Sophia Smith top, celebrate after Horan scored their third goal during the second half of the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Rematch time: USA, Netherlands to meet at Women’s World Cup

The Americans defeated the Netherlands 2-0 in the final in France in 2019 for their second straight World Cup trophy.