2023 Women's World Cup Archives

Sports world reacts to USWNT star’s retirement

"You were a joy to watch. … Enjoy retirement Julie, you represented the best of America."

His apology was deemed "inadequate and insufficient" by Spain's Prime Minister

“The game against Sweden, I don’t think we were necessarily set up to play the way that we played."

"The U.S. will be back next time."

New footage shows Rapinoe laughing with her family minutes after the USWNT exited the World Cup with a loss to Sweden.

Alexi Lalas made controversial comments about the USWNT after their loss in the 2023 Women's World Cup Round of 16.

"The opposite of a patriot. This guy needs a hug. The walls are closing in. Dude is losing it."

"We just lost the World Cup by a millimeter."

"I think this team has always fought for so much more and that’s been the most rewarding part for me."

"It's just incredible to see the growth of the sport."

"We want to play better and to find those little pieces of the joy in the game as well."

“I don't think there's a lot of positive momentum that you can really take from the group stages in terms of performance.”