News about Julie Foudy

A soccer legend has declared the Matildas (pictured left and right) won't win a medal at the Paris Olympics. The retired great won two World Cups and two Olympic gold medals in a decorated career when representing the USWNT.

Sportico reported on Friday that Moelis & Company had been hired by the club to begin the selling process. According to reports, the decision was made as a result of a conflict between board members over team governance. Alexis Ohanian is the club's largest shareholder. The amount of equity available for sale is uncertain. In addition, the team's three co-founding investors, Kara Nortman, Natalie Portman, and Julie Urham, as well as scores of celebrity investors, who have contributed to the team's confusion. Serena Williams, a tennis legend, and Becky Gibney, Rebecca Aguilera, Jennifer Garner, America Ferrera, and Eva Longoria; actress Jessica Chastain; and former NHL player Candace Parker; former NBA player Kenny; and actress Julie Foudy.

Despite heavy puddles on the pitch, stifling weather marred the USA's Gold Cup semi-final victory over Canada on Wednesday, when officials refused to call off the game. The women's national football team in the United States race dragged their rivals 3-1 on penalties to book a spot in the final against Brazil on Sunday, as the rain-soaked affair came to a halt. Drought drenched San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium prior to the match, coating the field with puddles and standing water.

'Under Pressure' was supposed to be the tale of three-peat champions, but Netflix had the opportunity to tell a different - and perhaps larger - story: the demise of a giant. The behind-the-scenes coverage of the USWNT's 2023 World Cup was sold as an inside peek into the team's search for a third victory on the bounce. However, when the United States crashed out of the tournament in a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden, the streaming giant's access was cut unexpectedly short. But, Netflix still had to turn up. Rather, the four-part docuseries had the opportunity to capture what fans actually wanted to hear - the demise of the USWNT's triumph - while still putting into perspective just what the USA's place is in the field of women's soccer today.

The trend of Americans investing in soccer abroad has become more popular these days, particularly in terms of their effect on the Premier League. The eight EPL franchises, which include superstars like Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United, are either entirely or partially owned by American investors. In comparison to those with large pockets, small stakes are being bought by Americans with an eye on growing the league and the game at home. LeBron James has been an investor in Fenway Sports Group and has a majority interest in Liverpool. J.J. Watt and his family recently announced the purchase of a minority stake in Burnley.