The Women’s FA Cup has welcomed a powerful new partner into its fold, with Adobe stepping in as the lead sponsor in a dynamic partnership to reshape England’s women’s football landscape. The collaboration between Adobe and The FA is slated to extend for a minimum of three years, up to July 2026, in an initiative to drive fan engagement and amplify the profile of the revered competition. Dubbed the “Adobe Women’s FA Cup,” this groundbreaking partnership is geared toward invigorating fan participation and elevating the competition’s stature, commencing from the early qualifying rounds in September and culminating in the grand…
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Kadeisha Buchanan is one of women’s soccer’s most dominant and respected defenders. She plays center-back for the English Women’s Super League club Chelsea and the Canada women’s national team. She has won the Canadian Player of the Year award thrice in 2015, 2017, and 2020. She also received the 2015 FIFA Young Player Award at the Women’s World Cup, where she helped Canada reach the quarter-finals. Here is a look at her impressive career and achievements so far. Early Life and Career Buchanan was born on November 5, 1995, in Toronto, Ontario, near Toronto. She is the youngest of seven…
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) gears up for an international showdown as they announced their 26-player roster to compete in two upcoming friendlies against China. U.S. Soccer revealed the squad today, introducing fresh faces ready to join the fray. The USWNT is slated to confront China in friendly encounters on December 2nd at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and on December 5th at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. Among the roster’s notable additions are Jenna Nighswonger, honored as the 2023 NWSL Rookie of the Year, and Korbin Albert, both set to attend their maiden USWNT camp. Interim coach…
In a move that reverberated through the Swiss football landscape, Inka Grings bid farewell to her position as Switzerland’s coach on Friday, her departure coming from a string of defeats to the Women’s World Cup champion Spain. As stated by the national soccer federation, the decision was made to alleviate pressure from the team after a series of disheartening losses. Expressing the weightiness of the choice to step away, Grings conveyed that it was done “with a heavy heart, to lift the pressure off the team,” according to the federation’s statement. Switzerland’s recent performances have been under intense scrutiny, particularly…
From Colorado to Paris Lindsey Horan is one of the most talented and versatile players in women’s soccer. She can play as a forward, an attacking midfielder, or a central midfielder, and she has the skills, vision, and creativity to make an impact in any position. She is also a leader on and off the field, having been named as one of the captains of the USWNT ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Horan was born on May 26, 1994, in Golden, Colorado, where she grew up playing soccer with the Colorado Rush. She was a prodigy from…
Ada Hegerberg, the Norwegian football sensation, etched her name in the annals of history as she became the first player to score 60 goals in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. This milestone was achieved during Lyon’s resounding 9-0 victory against Slavia Prague on Tuesday. The 28-year-old, who clinched the prestigious Ballon d’Or Feminin in 2018, reached the historic mark by converting a penalty kick in the 60th minute of the match. Hegerberg’s remarkable feat was accomplished in 62 games, highlighting her prolific scoring prowess and dominance in women’s football. Six of Hegerberg’s goals have come in the UEFA Women’s Champions…
In a prestigious ceremony at the National Football Museum, former England internationals Jill Scott, Ellen White MBE, and Anita Asante were formally inducted into the Barclays Women’s Super League Hall of Fame for 2023. The induction is a testament to the remarkable careers of these Lionesses legends, who collectively contributed over 360 top-flight appearances and more than 80 goals to women’s football in England. Jill Scott, a dynamic midfielder, gained recognition for her stellar contributions with Everton, Manchester City, and Aston Villa. With an impressive 175 WSL appearances, Scott scored 22 goals and clinched numerous domestic trophies, including four Women’s…
Soccer stars Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr are celebrating a significant milestone in their relationship, announcing their engagement after more than two years of being a power couple in women’s soccer. Mewis, 32, shared the exciting news exclusively with PEOPLE, expressing her joy and gratitude for Kerr’s unwavering support throughout her journey in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The midfielder highlighted the challenging times, such as the unexpected early exit from the 2023 World Cup, and how Kerr has been a pillar of strength, saying, “My biggest supporter, always listening to me nag and complain, all of my crazy…
Early life and soccer career in Brazil Catarina Macario is a name that is becoming more and more familiar to soccer fans around the world. The 24-year-old forward, born in Brazil but represents the United States internationally, has been making waves with her dazzling skills, prolific goalscoring, and impressive achievements. Macario’s journey to the game’s top has been anything but easy. She started playing soccer at the age of four in her hometown of São Luís, Maranhão, following the footsteps of her older brother, Estevão. She played for the academies of Flamengo, Cruzeiro, and Santos, constantly competing with boys and…
The anticipation is building as the quarter-final draws for the FA Women’s National League Cup and Plate competitions have been revealed, setting the stage for some thrilling encounters in the new year. For fans of women’s football, the standout fixtures include all-Yorkshire clashes that promise high-intensity football and fierce rivalry. Let’s delve into the matchups that have got everyone talking. In the FA Women’s National League Cup quarter-finals, Northern Premier Division’s bottom-placed team, AFC Fylde, will face a formidable challenge against second-placed Newcastle United. Meanwhile, an exciting Yorkshire derby is in store as Halifax hosts Huddersfield Town. Both encounters will…