Mallory Pugh

America the Boot-iful.Illustration: Getty ImagesHaving worrying autumn friendlies is apparently contagious in the US National team program.The USWNT headed to Europe the past week to test themselves against some of the world’s best teams,…

Don’t pull a Tom Brady, we’re begging you!Image: Getty ImagesWe never get to say goodbye anymore. We’re not even a week out from the U.S. Open, or two weeks out from what was a pretty signature last match for Serena Williams. Oh sure, it…

The defending champs qualified for the 2023 World CupPhoto: Getty ImagesIt’s hardly a surprise, but the USWNT walloped Jamaica 5-0 in the CONCACAF Women’s Championship to qualify for the 2023 World Cup, where they carry the heavy but…

Trinity Rodman and co. took home an NWSL title.Photo: Getty ImagesRarely do finals turn out to be great games. When it all comes down to one game, teams tend to prioritize no mistakes over getting truly brave, and wait for their chance.…

The Atlanta Braves are world champs for the first time in 26 years.Image: Getty ImagesThe urge after any postseason is over is to draw some overarching narrative out of it. To learn what it means to be a champion in that particular sport in…