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Women’s World Cup is wide open entering quarterfinals

Many of the heavyweights have already been knocked out.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press August 9, 2023

AP photo by Tertius Pickard / England's Chloe Kelly, right, celebrates after converting the decisive penalty kick during a shootout victory against Nigeria on Monday in Brisbane, Australia. With the knockout win, the Lionesses advanced to the Women's World Cup quarterfinals and a match against Colombia on Saturday in Sydney.

US makes earliest exit ever at Women’s World Cup with shootout loss to Sweden

The United States played its best game of this Women's World Cup. It wasn't good enough to keep the Americans around.

By ANNE M. PETERSON / The Associated Press August 6, 2023

AP photo by Hamish Blair / Members of the U.S. team react after losing by shootout to Sweden in a knockout match at the Women's World Cup on Sunday in Melbourne, Australia. Sweden won 5-4 on penalty kicks after neither team scored in regulation or extra time.

Chattanooga Red Wolves gain point with draw in California

The Chattanooga Red Wolves salvaged a point in stoppage time in Scott McKinnie's first match as interim coach.

By Staff Report August 6, 2023

Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / The Chattanooga Red Wolves scored late for a 1-1 draw against Central Valley Fuego FC Saturday night in a USL League One match.

Chattanooga FC’s Markus Naglestad sets club record for career goals in blowout win

Markus Naglestad etched his name into the Chattanooga Football Club history books Saturday night.

By Staff Report August 5, 2023

Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Chattanooga FC striker Markus Naglestad became the club's all-time leading scorer in Saturday's 5-0 home victory over the Savannah Clovers.

Chattanooga FC extends coach Rod Underwood’s contract through 2025 season

In his second season as head coach of the Chattanooga Football Club, Rod Underwood has led the team to an undefeated start in league play.

By Patrick MacCoon August 4, 2023

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Chattanooga Football Club coach Rod Underwood waves to the home crowd before a game at Finley Stadium. Underwood has CFC off to a 10-0-4 start in his second season, and the team announced Friday it has extended his contract through 2025.

US faces familiar foe Sweden and elimination at Women’s World Cup

Sweden and the United States, frequent rivals in women's soccer, will meet once again. This time, though, the stakes are tremendously higher.

By ANNE M. PETERSON / The Associated Press August 4, 2023

AP photo by Abbie Parr / U.S. midfielder Rose Lavelle, center, talks with a referee after receiving a yellow card during the first half of Tuesday's match against Portugal at the Women's World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. The Americans must face Sweden in an elimination match Sunday without Lavelle, one of their bright spots so far, after she received two yellow cards during group play.

In frustrating season for Chattanooga Red Wolves, Chevone Marsh shines as bright spot

It took a while for Chevone Marsh to see where he fit in during his first season with the Chattanooga Red Wolves.

By Gene Henley August 3, 2023

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Chattanooga Red Wolves midfielder Chevone Marsh heads toward the goal during a USL League One match against Forward Madison FC on June 7 at CHI Memorial Stadium in East Ridge.

The US lacks that 2019 magic at this Women’s World Cup

The United States is clearly not the dominant team that won the 2019 Women's World Cup.

By ANNE M. PETERSON / AP Sports Writer August 1, 2023

US players wait for a corner kick during 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/Andrew Cornaga)

Red Wolves name new interim head coach after health scare

The Chattanooga Red Wolves announced Monday that interim head coach Jimmy Weekley, who had prep coaching stints at Baylor and Chattanooga Christian, will be on a medical leave of absence after "a recent significant health situation."

By Gene Henley July 31, 2023

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Chattanooga Red Wolves interim coach Jimmy Weekley will be on a medical leave of absence the team announced Monday.

US needs a win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for 1st time in Women’s World Cup

The United States arrived at the Women's World Cup as the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title.

By JENNA FRYER / AP National Writer July 31, 2023

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