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NWSL announces format for the 2024 season

Gotham and San Diego will play in a one-off Challenge Cup game, as The Equalizer first reported in August, on March...

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Analyzing the USWNT’s complicated relationship with inverted fullbacks

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Canada said goodbye to Christine Sinclair, but the emotions haven’t yet set in

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Report claims Luis Rubiales forcefully kissed English defender Lucy Bronze at World Cup Final

2 days ago

In a report made public on Wednesday, Debbie Hewitt, chair of the England FA, claimed that ousted Spanish football president, Luis Rubiales, forcefully kissed Lionesses defender Lucy Bronze during the medal ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Presidents from both final teams hand out medals. To read the full FIFA report, which includes the possibility of more severe sanctions against Rubiales, click here.

By Rachael Kriger

Spain, France, Germany and Netherlands to compete in UEFA Nations League playoffs

3 days ago

The field is set for the UEFA Women's Nations League playoffs, which will serve as the Olympic qualifiers for UEFA. Spain, France, Germany and the Netherlands qualified for the playoffs. Despite France being the host nation, they will partake in the playoffs, since the UEFA Nations League playoffs aren't solely just for the Olympic qualification. England did not advance, which means Team Great Britain will not compete at the 2024 Olympics.

By Rachael Kriger

Tisha Venturini-Hoch named to 2024 National Soccer Hall of Fame class

4 days ago

On Sunday, the National Soccer Hall of Fame announced that former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard, executive Francisco Marcos, three-time Paralympian Josh McKinney, and former USWNT midfielder Tisha Venturini-Hoch have been elected to its 2024 class. The sole woman named to this year's class, Venturini-Hoch was a member of the 1999 World Cup winning U.S. Women's National Team. Throughout her national team career, which spanned from 1992 to 2000, she earned 134 caps and scored 44...

By Emily Dulhanty

Caroline Seger announces retirement from Swedish national team

5 days ago

After 240 caps for the Swedish national team, midfielder Caroline Seger announced her retirement from international football on Sunday. Seger was a key cog in Sweden's midfield for 14 major international tournaments, encompassing every European Championship, World Cup, and Olympic Games from 2005 to 2023. Seger, who will continue playing as captain of FC Rosengård in the Swedish Damallsvenskan, also made her mark in the WPS earlier in her career. She played for the Philadelphia...

By Emily Dulhanty

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2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup
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Field set for 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup, including preliminary rounds

The field for the Concacaf W Gold Cup is set. The Gold Cup — the first for women’s national teams in...

By Rachael Kriger
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USWNT 2, China 1: Jaedyn Shaw’s homecoming and a set-piece to forget

Shaw has now scored two goals for the US in just four appearances. Tuesday was her first-ever start for the US...

By Theodore Lloyd-Hughes
NJ/NY Gotham FC
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Gotham FC announces departure of club president Mary Wittenberg

NJ/NY Gotham FC announced today that Mary Wittenberg is departing her role as club president and will be transitioning to a...

By Jenna Tonelli
Houston Dash
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Houston Dash expected to appoint new head coach imminently

The Equalizer understands that the Houston Dash are in the final stages of appointing a new head coach. Pending league process...

By Theodore Lloyd-Hughes
NJ/NY Gotham FC
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Crystal Dunn Watch: Sources indicate interest from Gotham FC

Sources tell The Equalizer that NJ/NY Gotham FC has been eyeing Crystal Dunn’s free agency since last season and the New...

By Jenna Tonelli
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The Soccer Tournament launches $1M women’s event

A team led by Heather O'Reilly will headline the eight-team field in June in North Carolina

By Jeff Kassouf
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/ 6 days ago

USWNT 3, China 0: The shape-shifting Emma Hayes era begins

Even with Hayes not on the sideline, the first US game since her appointment showed off a more fluid system

By Jeff Kassouf
Angel City FC
/ 7 days ago

M.A. Vignola is in her ‘flow state’

A breakout 2023 NWSL campaign earned her a USWNT call. The left-footed fullback come a long way from Iceland.

By Jeff Kassouf
Analysis
/ 7 days ago

As USWNT navigates transition, leadership opportunities await

Change is coming under Emma Hayes. What does that mean for the team's leadership core?

By Jeff Kassouf
Canada
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Preparing for Christine Sinclair’s sendoff: ‘She’s irreplaceable’

LANGFORD, BC – As Canada gets set to honor Christine Sinclair, Sophie Schmidt, and Erin McLeod on Tuesday night at BC...

By Harjeet Johal