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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.

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.