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For OL Reign, a move back to Starfire is a small step forward for training facilities

• Reign’s move from a Tacoma high school to Starfire is an upgrade, but...

NWSL preview: Key questions for each team

The 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season is one week away, and it’s time...

The Washington Spirit are ready to move forward

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FIFA Council approves calendar for 2024-25, including player welfare task force

FIFA approved an international match calendar for the 2024-2025 season. The calendar will have six international windows, including the Olympic Tournament (July 25-August 10, 2024) and the Concacaf W Gold Cup (February 20-March 10, 2024). In addition to the calendar, FIFA Council unanimously approved “the establishment of a dedicated task force on player welfare.” The welfare task force will help to “ensure the smooth implementation of player welfare principles such as mandatory rest periods.”

FIFPro, 25 women’s national teams, demand equal pay, treatment at 2023 World Cup

According to Rachel Bachman of the Wall Street Journal, players from “25 national women’s soccer teams, backed by a global professional players’ union,” spoke up and called for equal “conditions” and prize money at this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. According to the report, in October, FIFPro sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino stating proposals. The U.S. women’s national team was one of the 25 nations to sign.

NWSL and TSN agree to 2023 season televising deal for Canada

The NWSL will be accessible to Canada, TSN and the league announced on March 8. TSN, Canada's main sports broadcast channel, agreed to a deal with the NWSL to distribute matches, including the 2023 NWSL Championship, in Canada. According to TSN, live match coverage will air, in English, on TSN and TSN+.

France considering current Saudi Arabia men’s coach Hervé Renard as manager

The French women's national team is planning for a potential new coach if Corinna Diacre steps down, or is fired. France is eying, according to RMC Sport, a French outlet, current Saudi Arabia men's national team manager Hervé Renard. Renard played his club soccer in France, and has been a manager since 1999. Most notably, he helped Saudi Arabia earn an upset 2-1 win over Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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The Equalizer Podcast: Previewing Courage, Dash

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U.S. women's national team midfielder Rose Lavelle celebrates a goal. U.S. women's national team midfielder Rose Lavelle celebrates a goal.

The Equalizer Podcast: World Cup Year Kicks Off

Jeff Kassouf and Arianna Cascone discuss the USWNT’s wins in New Zealand, and what...

Mallory Pugh and three U.S. women's national team teammates celebrate a goal. Mallory Pugh and three U.S. women's national team teammates celebrate a goal.

The Equalizer Podcast: Mailbag

Jeff Kassouf answers your burning questions about the U.S. women’s national team, next year’s...

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‘Special,’ creative Ashley Sanchez gives USWNT another option in No. 10 role

Depth is always good, and Sanchez's 20th cap — a 2-0 win over Canada...

What Tierna Davidson learned about herself during her injury

The veteran defender returned to U.S. training camp this month after tearing her ACL...

Kelley O’Hara comes full circle in return to NJ/NY

Kelley O’Hara is no stranger to New York and New Jersey. In 2013, the...

Seb Hines wants to stay in Orlando. Will the Pride make it happen?

Seb Hines has only ever lived in one place outside of England: Orlando, Florida....

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How a position change led to Morgan Weaver’s best year yet

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Breaking down OL Reign’s tough to beat 4-2-4 defensive system

In 2022, OL Reign topped the National Women’s Soccer League regular season standings. While...

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