The National Team: The Inside Story Of The Women Who Changed Soccer

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Named one of Vanity Fair's best books of 2019

Brandi Chastain,
USWNT

“Reading The National Team, I couldn’t help but laugh, cry, smile, and have an overall warm feeling. I enjoyed it so much I had to force myself to put it down because I didn’t want it to end. Caitlin Murray has done a wonderful job sharing the history, personal stories, and memories of the national team. Everyone who loves a great, original, genuine story will love this book.”

Landon Donovan,
USMNT

“I've always had tremendous respect for the women's national team but, after reading The National Team, that level of respect skyrocketed. This is a fantastic story about perseverance, overcoming obstacles and following your passion in life.”

Grant Wahl,
Sports Illustrated

“In The National Team, Caitlin Murray has told an inspiring tale of the long arc of the U.S. women's national team, shedding new light on all the major tournaments while revealing fascinating details on its decades-long fight for better treatment from the men who run soccer. I learned a lot of new things from this terrific book.”

Alexi Lalas,
FOX Sports

“The story of the USWNT is one of success, perseverance, and drama, on and off the field. Caitlin Murray takes us though it all. I gobbled up every page of this deep dive into the incredible history and culture that surrounds this team.”

Roger Bennett,
Men In Blazers

“The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team is one of the greatest collectives the United States has ever produced. For all its World Cups and Olympic Golds, it has never had a history worthy of its name. Caitlin Murray has put that right with this book. The National Team is the definitive telling of the team's journey, giving the reader a behind the scenes understanding of the dreams, elite skills, and enormous sacrifices that have brought success on the field, and the huge battle for equality still to be won off it.”

About the author,
Caitlin Murray

Caitlin Murray has written about soccer for The New York Times, ESPN, FOX Sports, and Yahoo Sports. She was also The Guardian’s lead correspondent during the 2015 World Cup and followed the U.S. team on their path to victory. Her work has also appeared in The Associated Press, The Los Angeles Times, The Buffalo News, The Oregonian, The Orlando Sentinel, NBC, and many other publications.

She graduated with a degree in journalism from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. A native of Buffalo, New York, she now resides in Portland, Oregon. Follow her at caitlinmurraysoccer.com and @caitlinmurr.