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USA Today
2 days ago
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USWNT cruises to easy win in friendly vs. Jamaica: Highlights
USWNT cruises to easy win in friendly vs. Jamaica: Highlights Show Caption Hide Caption Sydney Leroux talks all things women's soccer and NWSL Sydney Leroux stops by to break down women's soccer and tells us about her new partnership with ARDA, the Sharing Time Off Contest. Sports Seriously The U.S. women's national team breezed past Jamaica Tuesday night, running up a 4-0 scoreline in a friendly at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri. Ally Sentnor and Lynn Biyendolo both provided two goals. Sentnor, the Utah Royals attacker, did her damage by scoring twice in a nine-minute span in the first half, while Biyendolo came off the bench to score with her first touch, then provided the final margin with an 88th-minute finish. With USWNT legend and St. Louis native Becky Sauerbrunn honored before kickoff, the USWNT made light work of a Reggae Girlz side missing some of its biggest names. The U.S. would finish the match with 82% possession, while goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce did not have to register a save on either of Jamaica's two shot attempts. U.S. coach Emma Hayes got more things to think about long-term, with Kerry Abello going the full 90 in her first-ever USWNT appearance. Claire Hutton and Avery Patterson, who were in that situation very recently, played major roles in USWNT goals on the night, while Ajax youngster Lily Yohannes pulled the strings in a more advanced role than she played in the 3-0 win over China on May 31. USWNT PLAYER RATINGS: Which players impressed in easy win vs. Jamaica? USWNT vs. Jamaica highlights The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
USA Today
3 days ago
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How to watch USWNT friendly vs. Jamaica: TV, time and streaming
How to watch USWNT friendly vs. Jamaica: TV, time and streaming Show Caption Hide Caption Sydney Leroux talks all things women's soccer and NWSL Sydney Leroux stops by to break down women's soccer and tells us about her new partnership with ARDA, the Sharing Time Off Contest. Sports Seriously The United States Women's National Team is playing its second friendly in a week with a match-up against Jamaica. This game was initially supposed to be against the People's Republic of China, but China informed the Americans that it could only play in the scheduled friendly on May 31 and was unable to complete the two-match series. The last time the two squads played was in the group play of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship in Monterrey, Mexico. The USWNT qualified for the 2023 World Cup with a 5-0 victory over the Reggae Girlz, with Sophia Smith scoring two goals, and Rose Lavelle, Kristie Mewis, and Trinity Rodman each hitting the back of the net. This will be the sixth matchup all-time between the United States and Jamaica, with the USWNT sporting a 5-0-0 record in those matches, outscoring Jamaica 31-0. How to watch USWNT vs. Jamaica: TV, time and streaming When: Tuesday, June 3 Tuesday, June 3 Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET Where: Energizer Park, St. Louis, Missouri Energizer Park, St. Louis, Missouri Channel: TNT TNT Streaming: Max, Sling Watch the USWNT with Sling USWNT roster Forwards : Lynn Biyendolo, Michelle Cooper, Catarina Macario, Emma Sears, Ally Sentnor, Alyssa Thompson, Gisele Thompson : Lynn Biyendolo, Michelle Cooper, Catarina Macario, Emma Sears, Ally Sentnor, Alyssa Thompson, Gisele Thompson Defenders : Kerry Abello, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Tara McKeown, Avery Patterson, Emily Sams, Emily Sonnett : Kerry Abello, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Tara McKeown, Avery Patterson, Emily Sams, Emily Sonnett Midfielders : Sam Coffey, Lindsey Heaps, Claire Hutton, Lo'eau LaBonta, Olivia Moultrie, Lily Yohannes : Sam Coffey, Lindsey Heaps, Claire Hutton, Lo'eau LaBonta, Olivia Moultrie, Lily Yohannes Goalkeepers: Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Mandy McGlynn, Claudia Dickey Previous WSWNT vs. Jamaica matches
USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
New-look USWNT dominates China in international soccer friendly
New-look USWNT dominates China in international soccer friendly Show Caption Hide Caption Sydney Leroux talks all things women's soccer and NWSL Sydney Leroux stops by to break down women's soccer and tells us about her new partnership with ARDA, the Sharing Time Off Contest. Sports Seriously The U.S. women's national team downed China, 3-0, largely dominating a Saturday friendly that came with some signs that newer U.S. players are forging strong connections. The USWNT controlled the match from start to finish at Allianz Field, with Catarina Macario and Sam Coffey scoring first-half goals amid long spells of possession. Lindsey Heaps would head home a third early in the second half on an assist from Michelle Cooper, who was lively throughout. Lo'eau LaBonta, Cooper's teammate in the NWSL with the Kansas City Current, became the oldest player to gain their first senior USWNT cap, while goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce ultimately had little to do in her second cap. China was initially to be the USWNT's opponent in both matches in this window, but opted instead to play just this one match. The USWNT will instead play Jamaica on Tuesday, June 3. MORE: Lo'eau LaBonta becomes oldest debutant in USWNT history The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
USA Today
29-05-2025
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- USA Today
How to watch USWNT friendly vs. China: TV, time and streaming
How to watch USWNT friendly vs. China: TV, time and streaming Show Caption Hide Caption Sydney Leroux talks all things women's soccer and NWSL Sydney Leroux stops by to break down women's soccer and tells us about her new partnership with ARDA, the Sharing Time Off Contest. Sports Seriously The United States Women's National Soccer Team is returning to the pitch this weekend with a friendly against the People's Republic of China. There are a couple of changes to the lineup for the top-ranked Americans, as defenders Kerry Abello and Naomi Girma, plus midfielder Lo'eau LaBonta, were added to the 24-woman roster by coach Emma Hayes. Three USWNT regulars will be out of action as Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are expecting children in the next few months, and Trinity Rodman is still recovering from a back injury. The team has four upcoming friendlies in the next month against Jamaica on June 3, two matches against Ireland (June 26, 29), and a July 2 match against Canada. The USWNT is coming off a 2-1 loss on April 8 to Brazil, whom they beat in the Olympic gold medal match in Paris and in a friendly match on April 5, as Amanda Gutierres scored in stoppage time to secure the victory for Seleção. How to watch USWNT vs. China: TV, time and streaming When: Saturday, May 31 Saturday, May 31 Time: 5:30 p.m. ET 5:30 p.m. ET Where: Allianz Field, St. Paul, Minnesota Allianz Field, St. Paul, Minnesota Channel: TBS TBS Streaming: Max, Sling Watch the USWNT with Sling USWNT Rosters
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What wellness looks like for soccer player Sydney Leroux: Pilates, sweet treats and true crime
Elite athletes' jobs require intensive health and wellness routines to ensure they're always at peak performance levels. But what do they do on their days off? And is there anything we can learn from them? In our new series , we ask your favorite players the things they do to get their minds and bodies ready for game day that have absolutely nothing to do with their sport — from how they unwind and what they're binge-watching to their favorite eats and what fitness looks like for fun. First up: soccer player Sydney Leroux. Sydney Leroux is taking time off from soccer for her mental health. On March 16, the day of Angel City FC's home opener against San Diego's Wave FC, the 34-year-old announced on Instagram why she wouldn't be lacing up her cleats for the 2025 season. 'This is one of the hardest things I've ever had to say or admit to myself,' she wrote. 'I take pride in pushing through, in showing up, in giving everything I have. But right now, I owe it to myself and my children to take a step back and take care of me.' Four days before posting about her career pause, Leroux, within a two-hour window she had available while juggling her practice schedule and parenting, chatted with Yahoo Life about the importance of taking time off. 'The [National Women's Soccer League] schedule is very busy, which is why I take my time off very seriously,' Leroux said. 'It's really hard to juggle an athletic career and everyday life. I know how important it is to find that healthy balance and to maximize my time off and prioritize sharing it with my family.' Fortuitous timing, no? It's clear she had rest and relaxation on the brain. Here, the mother of two offers a sneak peek at what her hiatus may look like, from cooking curried parsnip soup to falling asleep to a true crime show. What does a typical day off look like? I'm not super crazy about routine. I probably should be in the off-season, but I do really enjoy just having a day where I get to choose what's happening. I don't have any must-do's aside from waking up, taking the kids to school and doing their routine. Are you sleeping in? I'm a morning person. So, regardless if I'm in season or not, I usually wake up around 5:30 to 6 in the morning. I like to wake up earlier than the kids and just have my time figuring out what's going on throughout the day — like what the kids are doing — and base my day on that. What are you eating first thing in the morning? I make a big thing of oatmeal for the week, and that's like my little treat to myself because I make unbelievable oatmeal. Are you making most of your meals at home or eating out? I love cooking! It's my own quiet time with music in the background, making a good meal for my family. I really enjoy that. What are some family favorite meals? You know, when you have kids, you need a big batch of stuff. So I make a really good chicken pot pie, I make a really good lasagna and all my pastas are really good. I make a very good curried parsnip soup. It sounds weird, but it is unbelievable. Everyone who's been to my house and has tried it will say the same thing. And then I make really good banana bread. You're gonna have to come over and try them for yourself. Yum! Do you eat differently when you're not playing soccer? No — I like to have a balance. I'm not super, super healthy. I would say I'm relatively healthy, but I do allow myself a sweet treat every now and then, which is, honestly, probably every day. I think it's important. What physical activity are you doing outside of your sport? Of course, I have to stay fit. That's my job. ... I've been getting into Pilates lately, so that's my go-to. I've tried yoga a lot and it just doesn't work out for me. I need to be moving constantly and can't be in a pose for too long. But I love pilates. Do you use an Apple Watch or Whoop to track that? I have all of the fitness trackers, which I wear to training. I also wear them to bed. I've been talking to my friends about this and sometimes I think they're bad for you because your mind will go, 'Oh, I didn't get enough sleep' or 'Maybe I'm getting sick.' You know too much about yourself. Sometimes, I'll get a notification that says I need 72 hours [of sleep] to recover. And I'm like, 'Well, that's not going to happen.' Where do you get your energy to get it all done between soccer and parenting? Adrenaline is like my energy source. Especially when I'm playing, I just need a little dose of adrenaline to feel like, 'OK, I'm here and ready.' When I'm home and just by myself, my energy source is someone telling me that they're going to come over. Then I have to clean, I've got to cook a good meal — I have to do everything very fast. I'm not really a coffee drinker, to be honest. I will only have coffee if I feel like I'm forced to with my friends for the aesthetic, but I don't like the taste. I wish I did — I would think coffee would help. Do you prefer to travel or stay at home? It depends. I love to travel, but when you're in season you're always traveling. So I like to take a little bit of time just to be at home and then I'm like, 'OK, we need to go somewhere else.' My time off is for getting everything situated in the house so that when we come back from a trip, everything is kind of seamless. How do you unwind at night? I love a bath. I'm a person who doesn't allow outside clothes or outside body in the bed. So regardless, I'm showering or I'm taking a bath before I get into bed. That is part of our house rules. I just feel like it gets you ready for a good night's sleep and you're relaxed. And, of course, I do my nighttime skincare routine. Then I'm ready for bed and sometimes I'll put on a show that I fall asleep to. What are you watching? I'm really into true crime docs; it's like my thing. So any time there's something new, I'm bingeing it for sure. I heard that it's not good [to fall asleep while watching TV], but it's calming, even when it's a true crime series. Maybe I should be having nightmares, but it puts me right to sleep.
