Megan Rapinoe celebrates during the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Rapinoe is the subject of the mural on the side of the Black Hart of St. Paul.

— Francisco Seco, Associated Press

Women's World Cup watch parties are starting this week in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Want to watch one of the best teams that America has to offer in action? Check out local events to celebrate the women that stay winning.

Europe's traditional men's soccer powers are finally ready to compete at the Women's World Cup

Alexia Putellas of Spain might be the best player on Earth.

— Joan Monfort, Associated Press

Soccer Insider: Spain, France and even England are among the top contenders. They bring to this top tier long histories of men's success and hardly any on the women's side.

Edina's Maddie Dahlien puts Minnesota soccer back on USWNT radar

Edina native Maddie Dahlien had a terrific freshman season at North Carolina.

— Jeffrey A. Camarati/UNC Athletics

As the U.S. women's national team seeks its third consecutive World Cup win, the roster again includes no Minnesota players. An 18-year-old from Edina could change that soon.

Why Team USA is not the favorite in Women's World Cup

Team USA opens play Friday night Central time in the Women’s World Cup.

— Josie Lepe, Associated Press

Soccer Insider: The USWNT has major injury issues and players at both far edges of the age spectrum. Can they pull it together for another World Cup? The pressure is on.

USWNT survives stoppage time scare, advances to World Cup knockout round on 0-0 draw with Portugal

Portugal goalkeeper Ines Pereira, centre, punches the ball clear during the match against the United States.

— Rafaela Pontes, Associated Press

The Americans slipped through to the knockout round despite a listless 0-0 draw against Portugal — getting help from a Portugal player's shot that hit the goal post in the game's final minutes.

USWNT vs. Sweden: Watch the controversial — but correct — call that ended the match

Sweden’s Lina Hurtig reacts as she awaits the decision of her penalty kick that ended her side’s victory over the United States.

— Scott Barbour, Associated Press

U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher argued she had saved Lina Hurtig's penalty kick, but after a review by the Video Assist Referee, Sweden was awarded the winning goal.

With United States eliminated, here are teams to watch in World Cup

Australia’s Hayley Raso celebrates after scoring during group play.

— Victoria Adkins, AP

If you're tempted to tune out on the Women's World Cup after the elimination of the United States, hold on for a minute.