LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a year when much of the focus will be on the U.S. men’s team and this summer’s World Cup, the women's team is gearing up for its turn in 2027. The United States wrapped up its January training camp with victories over Paraguay and Chile as the team prepares for qualifying in November for the Women's World Cup in Brazil.

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Cheers, chants, and a bit of history filled UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium Tuesday night as droves of fans packed the 17,000-seat venue to watch one of the world’s best soccer teams.

The USWNT will field many young players against Paraguay tonight.

The email informed Oke she had received her first call-up to the U.S. women’s national team. She was a late addition to the camp for the friendlies against Paraguay and Chile after Avery Patterson, who was announced in the squad on Jan. 8, had pulled out due to illness.

PARIS — United States international Crystal Dunn has retired from professional soccer after a decorated playing career to spend more time with her family. The 33-year-old New York native helped the U.