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World Cup hype intensifies in Australia after Matildas take down Spain

SYDNEY - Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has warned against the Matildas getting carried away with their form after they beat Spain 3-2 in the Cup of Nations to extend their winning streak to six matches.

More than 17,000 fans watched on at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday as goals from Cortnee Vine, Clare Polkinghorne and Caitlin Foord gave Australia a 3-0 halftime lead before Spain hit back with late strikes from Olga Carmona and Alba Redondo.

USWNT vs. Japan player ratings: 3 players who excelled, 2 who didn't

An excellent finish from Mallory Swanson was the difference in the USWNT's 1-0 SheBelieves Cup win over Japan on Sunday at GEODIS Park in Nashville. Japan caused all sorts of issues in disrupting the U.S. buildup while launching 15 shots compared to only five for the Americans.  

The U.S. played with fire at the back and the midfield didn't establish any sort of dominance, but the team showed exactly what makes them so difficult to beat even when they're not at their best: an unmatched fighting spirit mixed with individuals who can provide the difference at any moment.

Panama just one win from first Women's World Cup after one hell of a bicycle kick

Panama secured a 2-0 win over Papua New Guinea in the final qualifying playoffs for the Women's World Cup in New Zealand on Sunday and will face Paraguay, who beat Taiwan 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling game.

With both teams seeking World Cup qualification for the first time, Panama and Paraguay will face off in Hamilton on Thursday.

Cameroon will face Portugal, and Haiti will take on Chile in the other two playoffs on Wednesday for the July 20 to Aug. 20 World Cup in New Zealand and Australia, which will be the first edition to feature 32 teams.

Marta only needed four minutes to get game-winning assist after missing last year with ACL tear

Marta is already a soccer legend and built upon that status Thursday when she provided the game-winning assist for Brazil in their 1-0 win vs. Japan in the SheBelieves Cup.

The Brazilian forward will turn 37 when Brazil plays Canada on Sunday but is still producing pieces of magic on the field. 

Thursday’s SheBelieves Cup game was Marta’s first time playing in 327 days. In March 2022 the Orlando Pride star tore her ACL during an NWSL Challenge Cup game vs. the North Carolina Courage.

Sensational Mal Swanson strike in SheBelieves Cup helps earn USWNT 2-0 win vs. Canada

Two goals from Mallory Swanson saw the United States women’s national team defeat Canada 2-0 in the SheBelieves Cup Thursday night in Orlando, Florida.

The USWNT came out swinging with Swanson getting a look at goal less than 30 seconds into the game. It was practically a shooting gallery on Canada’s goal in the opening minutes with Kailen Sheridan making a fantastic save to deny Ashley Sanchez in the third minute.

Una cucharita de lujo de la Maga Ovalle guió el triunfo de México Femenil sobre Nigeria

La Selección Mexicana Femenil inició su participación en la Revelations Cup con un triunfo por 1-0 sobre su simil de Nigeria. El duelo fue apretado y se resolvió en los minutos finales gracias a un arranque de genialidad de una que sabe mucho con el balón en los pies, La Maga Lizbeth Ovalle.

Asistencia de Lizbeth Ovalle vs Nigeria

Es cierto, los partidos se ganan con goles. Sin embargo, hay ocasiones en casi todo el mérito de una jugada que acaba en la red cae en el pase previo, la asistencia.

Rose Lavelle will miss USWNT’s first SheBelieves Cup game due to injury in training

Casual U.S. soccer fans watching the USWNT in the SheBelieves Cup will likely have one big question. Why is Rose Lavelle not playing vs. Canada?

Lavelle will have to watch the USA’s first game of the tournament from the sideline. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski said on Wednesday that the star midfielder picked up a knock in training and will sit the first game out.

She could still play in the games against Japan and Brazil.

El escalofriante hackeo y acoso digital que sufre Scarlett Camberos, capitana del América Femenil

La capitana del América Femenil y seleccionada mexicana sufre con un estremecedor caso de acoso y que en las últimas horas ha quedado expuesto luego de que sus cuentas de Twitter e Instagram hayan sido hackeadas por un desaptado que solo quiere hacerle la vida imposible.

Hackeo a Scarlett Camberos

El hackeo quedó en evidencia la noche del lunes, cuando desde las cuentas en redes sociales de Camberos se publicaron mensajes en tono  "amoroso" hacia un usuario identificado como @Andyhdz090199.

Canada's players could refuse to play in SheBelieves Cup after going on strike

The Canada women's soccer team will go on strike with immediate effect because of pay equity concerns and budget cuts by the country's soccer association, captain Christine Sinclair said on Friday, less than a week before the SheBelieves Cup.

Canada, the reigning Olympic champions, are to face the United States in their first game of the SheBelieves Cup, which begins on Feb. 16, with Brazil and Japan also participating.

Where was she going? American goalkeeper brings the blunder of the week in Liga MX Femenil

American goalkeeper Kayla Thompson is not having a great season in Liga MX Femenil. The Brown University alumni had a rough debut between the sticks a few weeks ago when Pachuca destroyed Toluca 10-2. And now she is again up for a viral ride online after starring in an incomprehensible blunder vs. Atlas. 

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