The United States women's national team ended the year as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings. Emma Hayes' team won gold at the Paris Olympics to mark its turnaround in form after its reign as world champion ended last year and Spain established itself as the dominant force in women's soccer.

The United States women's soccer team will end the year at No. 1 in the FIFA rankings. Emma Hayes' team won gold at the Paris Olympics this past summer to mark its turnaround in form after its reign as world champion ended last year and Spain established itself as the dominant force in the sport.

The USWNT fell to 5th in the FIFA world rankings in June, just before new coach Emma Hayes arrived and led the team to Olympic gold in Paris.

The United States Women’s National Team will end 2024 in a familiar place. The December 2024 FIFA world rankings were released, and the USWNT remain at #1 in the world. The USWNT hold around a 59 point advantage on #2 Spain.