http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. One reason the NWSL came into existence was to help build the women's game for tomorrow, not just entertain for today. With that in mind, here are five players to watch this season, players who look to boost their exposure.]]> April 12, 2013 09:53:31 PDT Here's six stories to follow for the women's Olympic tournament, writes Jeff Carlilse.]]> July 24, 2012 09:46:59 PDT The U.S. faces a tough and creative France side in both teams' opening-round match in the 2012 Olympics. Jeff Carlisle breaks down the match.]]> July 24, 2012 05:49:30 PDT The U.S. faces a tough and creative France side in both teams' opening-round match in the 2012 Olympics. Jeff Carlisle breaks down the match.]]> July 24, 2012 04:33:10 PDT Megan Rapinoe has fought her way back into the starting lineup and is now poised to help lead the U.S. to gold at the London Games, writes Jeff Carlisle.]]> July 23, 2012 12:44:50 PDT It hasn't always been easy, but Christie Rampone's ability to manage the stresses of work and home has made her the perfect captain for this U.S. women's national team, writes Jeff Carlisle.]]> July 20, 2012 07:09:41 PDT Needing just a draw to finish first in Group C after opening with two victories, the U.S. faces its toughest test yet in a Sweden side that also will advance.]]> July 05, 2011 13:01:22 PDT Needing just a draw to finish first in Group C after opening with two victories, the U.S. faces its toughest test yet in a Sweden side that also will advance.]]> July 05, 2011 05:41:27 PDT Lauren Cheney's last-minute goal allows the U.S. to salvage a 1-0 win over Mexico in the team's final friendly before the Women's World Cup, writes Jeff Carlisle.]]> June 05, 2011 09:43:40 PDT The U.S. defeated Japan 2-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly, but the Stars and Stripes could have scored many more, writes Jeff Carlisle.]]> May 18, 2011 14:55:27 PDT While the U.S. struggled to implement its possession game in a pre-World Cup friendly against Japan, Abby Wambach showed she still has what it takes, netting a goal and an assist in a 2-0 victory.]]> May 14, 2011 15:54:55 PDT