Women's Soccer

Why the USWNT chose Wembley Stadium for its next test

NEW YORK - United States women's coach Vlatko Andonovski is hoping a sold-out Wembley Stadium will create an atmosphere to give his team a real test in an October friendly against England, with the World Cup less than a year away.

NWSL abuse investigation: Misconduct had become "systemic"

NEW YORK — An independent NWSL abuse investigation released on Monday showed misconduct "had become systemic" in the top-flight National Women's Soccer League and the governing body U.S. Soccer said it would move immediately to implement reforms.

Watch: Thomas Partey goal highlights a fantastic North London Derby

The North London Derby needs no introduction. It’s a match that each side’s fan base will have circled from the minute the calendar was revealed. For neutrals, the tactical chess match between Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Spurs manager Antonio Conte manifested itself as the Gunners won a brilliant 3-1 affair, filled with end-to-end, attacking play.

Sydney Leroux goes undercover to bully a girls’ youth soccer team in funny but powerful ad

Olympic gold medalist, World Cup winner and Angel City forward Sydney Leroux teamed up with DIRECTV for an entertaining social experiment video. 

It’s no secret that Leroux has had to deal with her fair share of haters in her career. Leroux is also no stranger to defending herself online and letting the internet trolls feel the heat. Now she’s sharing that trait with the younger generation of players in a new video with DIRECTV.

Spain confirms 15 players will be left off women's team roster for friendlies vs. USWNT and Sweden

MADRID — Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda on Friday left out of his squad the 15 players who have reportedly told the Spanish FA (RFEF) they would quit international duty while he is in charge.

According to sources close to the situation, the players are unhappy with the management of injuries, the atmosphere in the locker room, Vilda's team selection and training sessions.

Fin al destierro, Charlyn Corral retorna a la selección femenil – La convocatoria del Tri vs. Chile

Después del fracaso que significó la no clasificación al Mundial de Australia y Nueva Zelandia 2023, una nueva era comienza en la selección mexicana femenil. Una que tendrá al técnico español Pedro López a la cabeza y una que se inicia con el retorno de una de las figuras más legendarias del fútbol local, la delantera Charlyn Corral.

Latest USWNT roster full of surprises — Crystal Dunn returns, no Alex Morgan and a new 17-year-old phenom

United States women’s national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski released the 24-women roster that will travel overseas to play England and Spain in a pair of friendlies. The latest USWNT roster had several interesting inclusions like the return of Crystal Dunn and a potential senior debut for 17-year-old Alyssa Thompson.

La sudafricana Jermaine Seoposenwe marca el gol más rápido en la historia de la Liga MX Femenil

El partido entre el FC Juárez y el Necaxa en la Jornada 14 del Apertura 2022 acaba de hacerse un hueco en los libros de la Liga MX Femenil gracias a la sudafricana Jermaine Seoposenwe, quien desde hoy puede presumir tener el récord del gol más rápido en la historia de la competencia. 

Racing Louisville FC Nadia Nadim suffers another ACL nightmare

Racing Louisville FC confirmed a season-ending knee injury for forward Nadia Nadim prior to Sunday's contest against Angel City FC.

Nadia Nadim ACL injury 

Nadim tore her left ACL in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Portland Thorns, one year and one week after tearing the ACL in her right knee.

The 34-year-old from Denmark scored six goals in 11 appearances this season.

Arsenal vs. Tottenham smashes the Women's Super League attendance record

Vivianne Miedema scored twice in Arsenal's commanding 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in front of a Women's Super League record crowd of 47,367 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Dutch international Miedema struck in either half after Beth Mead scored the opener, with Rafaelle Souza also getting on the scoresheet in a dominant performance for the hosts, to the delight of the partisan crowd.

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