Emma Hayes rotated midfield combinations as the USWNT failed to find cohesion against Spain. Key absences exposed structural problems that will trouble selection ahead of competitive fixtures.
Author: Rhon Lenn
U.S. Soccer has unveiled the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, a new single-elimination national tournament for women’s clubs across divisions, featuring a more than $1.5 million prize pool and $1.1 million to the winners.
England completed a 5-0 second-leg win over Greece (8-1 on aggregate) to reach the final stage of the Women’s World Cup qualifying playoff, with Lauren James and Alessia Russo among the scorers.
Spain beat the United States 2-0 in Washington before the US rallied to a 2-2 draw in Chester, PA, with second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson salvaging a result.
Japan’s youth academies have become the backbone of a revived national side, producing technical players and overseas-ready talent that powered their Women’s Asian Cup win and changed development norms.
A global FIFPRO survey found almost half of female players are considering leaving football early, citing low pay and mental-health strains despite wage growth since 2017.
Racheal Kundananji’s transfer to the Chicago Stars for a reported $700,000 was the headline deal at the NWSL roster freeze, capping a busy deadline day of moves and swaps.
Michael McArdle’s rise from construction worker to Northern Ireland manager has brought the team to a World Cup play-off with Portugal. He says the squad is ‘playoff ready’ after reshaping its approach since March.
Kadidiatou Diani scored twice and set up another as London City Lionesses demolished Tottenham 6-1 to record a fifth straight WSL victory and move into third place.
England won 3-1 in Crete to move ahead in their Women’s World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final, with Georgia Stanway, Maya Le Tissier and Alessia Russo scoring. Greece stay alive with a late reply.