Women's Soccer

Ali Krieger was shocked and left in tears when Sydney Leroux surprised her at NWSL Championship

Saturday’s NWSL Championship victory was a dream ending to Ali Krieger’s illustrious career. The cherry on top was a surprise from an old friend.

Gotham FC’s celebrations after defeating OL Reign 2-1 were full of joyous tears as the team that finished dead-last in 2022 rebounded in the greatest way possible. Krieger helped lead the team to her first NWSL Championship and received a litany of hugs and congratulations.

One of the best moments came when Krieger was told to turn around and her former teammate Sydney Leroux was standing there with her family.

Megan Rapinoe’s career ends with injury three minutes into NWSL Championship, Gotham claims title

Women’s soccer icon Megan Rapinoe had her career end less than three minutes into the NWSL Championship on Saturday as she suffered a non-contact injury. The Rapinoe injury cast a shadow over Gotham FC’s 2-1 victory vs. OL Reign.

In a match that was highly advertised as Megan Rapinoe vs. Ali Krieger in both of their final games, Rapinoe’s unfortunate injury took all the headlines.

Rapinoe, 38, and Krieger, 39, entered Saturday’s NWSL Championship knowing it was their final professional game. What no one knew was that Rapinoe’s night would be over in the third minute.

It’s official: Soccer power couple Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr are engaged

The headline has been written soccer romance folks! Kristie Mewis engaged to Sam Kerr.

Two years ago, the USWNT midfielder and Australia’s superstar shared a touching moment on the field following the USA’s victory vs. Australia in the bronze medal game at the Tokyo Olympics. The pair confirmed they were dating following that moment.

NWSL's new four-year media deal 'largest media investment in women's sports history'

NEW YORK — The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has agreed a four-year media deal with broadcasters ESPN, CBS, Prime Sports and Scripps' ION Network, the league said on Thursday.

The NWSL described the deal, worth a reported $60 million annually, as the "largest media investment in women's sports history", promising "record-breaking distribution and revenue" for the top-flight American league.

New NWSL broadcast deal

New Netflix docuseries will go behind-the-scenes of the USWNT’s disastrous 2023 World Cup

Netflix announced the name and release date for the docuseries following the United States women’s national team's journey at the 2023 World Cup. “Under Pressure” will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the USWNT in New Zealand/Australia and comes out on Dec. 12.

Netflix USWNT World Cup documentary

USWNT getting Chelsea boss Emma Hayes might be biggest head coach hire in U.S. Soccer history

The United States women’s national team are set to hire Chelsea women’s head coach Emma Hayes to fill the void left behind following Vlatko Andonovski’s departure.

Final details between Hayes and the USWNT are still being ironed out as she will see out her final season with the Blues which won’t end until May.

Megan Rapinoe won't retire just yet as she books ticket to a dream NWSL final

Two-times Women's World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe has added one final stop on her farewell tour, with her OL Reign side beating the top-ranked San Diego Wave to reach the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Championship on Saturday. 

The 2019 Ballon d'Or winner bid a bitter goodbye to the global stage as the United States crashed out in the last 16 of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in August. 

Brazil set to challenge USA and Mexico’s joint bid for hosting 2027 Women’s World Cup

Brazil has submitted a letter of intent to soccer's governing body FIFA to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, the South American country's Minister of Sports Andre Fufuca said on Saturday.

Fufuca presented the documents to FIFA President Gianni Infantino while he was in Rio de Janeiro for the Copa Libertadores final, which was won by Brazilian club Fluminense for the first time.

Alex Morgan and San Diego could end Megan Rapinoe’s career on Sunday in NWSL semifinal

Two of the biggest players in United States women’s national team history will face off in search of NWSL glory. Alex Morgan’s San Diego Wave FC will host Megan Rapinoe’s OL Reign in the NWSL semifinals at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Snapdragon Stadium.

It could be Rapinoe’s final professional game.

Rapinoe has already retired from the USWNT and will hang up her boots at the end of the 2023 NWSL season. The 38-year-old forward has spent the last 10 years with OL Reign but has never won a championship.

Scotland might need to throw their game vs. England to qualify for Olympics in bizarre twist

England's 3-2 defeat away by Belgium on Tuesday not only meant they slipped to third in their Women's Nations League group, but put Team Great Britain's 2024 Olympic participation in jeopardy, and now leaves Scotland in a bizarre position.

Team Great Britain is made up of players from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and as the highest ranked British team, England are the nominated nation to qualify on Britain's behalf.

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