San Diego Wave have signed 18-year-old forward Melanie Barcenas to a two-year contract extension, keeping the San Diego native at the club through the 2028 NWSL season.
Author: Rhon Lenn
Ally Sentnor rose from US youth setups to become a forward prized for directness, movement and finishing. Her club moves and national youth impact mapped a steady, modern attacking profile.
Compare thermally bonded and stitched footballs across durability, water uptake, seam failure risk and seasonal cost so clubs and players can choose what suits their pitch and budget.
Manchester City rallied with two stoppage-time goals, including an own goal and a Lauren Hemp strike, to beat Liverpool 4-2 and keep a 100% start to the season.
Match the ball to the player and the pitch: youth sizes, futsal and adult play differ by circumference, mass and surface behaviour. This guide explains what to pick and why.
Olivia Moultrie forced professional football to confront age restrictions, then built a career around technical comfort on the ball and an attacking instinct that suits modern full-backs.
Different surfaces demand different balls. Pick by bounce, weight, cover abrasion and seam type to match futsal courts, artificial turf and sand rather than buying one ball for everything.
A group of senior players including Alex Morgan and Marta have signed an open letter asking FIFA to reschedule the U-20 Women’s World Cup into an official international window to avoid clashes with domestic and college seasons.
A forward who broke into professional football as a teenager, Jaedyn Shaw combined technical finesse with movement to become a regular at club level and a fixture in youth US teams. This profile traces her development, playing style and wider impact.
Choosing a long‑haul seat turns on three things: ability to sleep, body space and access. This guide ranks the priorities and explains trade‑offs including legroom, aisle vs window, compression and hydration.