I want to believe in the integrity of the game. I really do. I want to believe that players go out every game with the intention of winning, that managers select players with the same intention, and that referees call a fair game. Sadly I know that this is not always the case, that across the world there have been numerous confirmed instances of bribery, match-fixing, and general corrupt behavior on and off the field. But this, this is on a whole different level. You are about to watch what might be the worst referee decision ever.

Alex Morgan wasn’t even a professional player when she stepped out onto the field for the USWNT on November 20th, 2010. Her team was full of them, but she herself was still nearly three months away from being drafted by the Western New York Flash into Women’s Pro Soccer.

Cristiano Ronaldo still can’t catch a break with EA Sports. Lionel Messi steals the stage yet again as the most popular poster boy for the hit soccer video game. However, the Barcelona forward’s partner on the cover continues to change. This time you may not have guessed who. 

As the American women prepare for their first knockout round match against Colombia, they were met with some sad news from their leading goal scorer. 

Wambach will say her final farewells to the United State’s National Team, as well as club soccer altogether, after announcing her retirement last Sunday. At 35 years old, she has a longer list of achievements than most in the sport, man or woman, at both the club and international level. She is the all-time USWNT leading goal scorer with 183 international goals, 25 more than American legend Mia Hamm. 

Football has done it again. That is, football has proven why it is the greatest sport on Earth.

The Women’s World Cup closed out the group stage this week and, for our money, Korea Republic put on one of the best displays, defeating a strong Spain side 2-1 and securing a nervy, but safe passage to the round of 16. 

As the 2015 Women’s World Cup kicks off in Canada this weekend, The18 looks at some areas of concern for the U.S. Women's National Team in its bid to win its first title since 1999.

1. Fitness of Alex Morgan

While the USWNT has an abundance of firepower in its ranks, one cannot underestimate the importance of Alex Morgan being available for selection come the big dance.

Women’s World Cup buzz is beginning to take over headlines as the first match of the tournament between Canada and China gets closer. The United States and Germany are favorites, but Japan is expected to give them a run for their money. 

Women's national teams are now "in the game." In a new trailer, EA Sports announced that for the first time in the franchise's history, FIFA 16 will feature women's teams. FIFA 16 will feature the national teams of Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and the USA. 

According to The BBC, Abby Wambach was used by the designers as the blueprint for typical female soccer player movements.