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NWSL faces litmus test to retain Trinity Rodman's star power
Trinity Rodman represents some of the very best that the NWSL has to offer. That's why Saturday's NWSL Championship -- perhaps her final game -- feels so significant.
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Lindsey Heaps
Soccer
Lindsey Heaps 'proud' after OL Lyonnes' UWCL comeback vs. Juventus
Lindsey Heaps speaks after OL Lyonnes' 3-3 comeback draw vs. Juventus in the Women's Champions League.
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Top Headlines
NWSL X Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup
NWSL GM survey: Is the salary cap a problem? Are teams still breaking rules?
ESPN's NWSL GM survey returns as execs dish on the worst front offices, tensions with USWNT, breaking the rules, their player wish list and more.
Australia
SheBelieves Cup
Mary Fowler knee rehab puts her in selection mix
Matildas star Mary Fowler is progressing so well in her rehab from an ACL injury that coach Joe Montemurro is bullish on her inclusion in the Asian Cup.
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Alyssa Thompson
English Women's Super League
USWNT's Alyssa Thompson scores screamer in Chelsea's draw at Liverpool
Alyssa Thompson scores Chelsea's only goal of the game in style as they draw 1-1 with Liverpool in the WSL.
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Alyssa Thompson
English Women's Super League
USWNT's Thompson scores chip for first Chelsea WSL goal
Alyssa Thompson nets her first goal for Chelsea in the Women's Super League vs. Arsenal.
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Soccer
Ada Hegerberg full of praise for USWNT's 'great talent' Lily Yohannes
Ada Hegerberg speaks about playing alongside Lily Yohannes at OL Lyonnes.
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Women's International Friendly
Olivia Moultrie: I can't wait to continue my journey with the Portland Thorns
USWNT's Olivia Moultrie believes signing a contract extension with the Portland Thorns is the right decision at this stage in her career.
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United States
SheBelieves Cup
USWNT big board: Girma, Rodman injuries cloud 2027 World Cup plans
If the 2027 World Cup started today, which players would be on the UWSNT roster? Jeff Kassouf takes a look at who is -- and who isn't -- going to make the cut.
News
Sears' hat trick sees USWNT close window in rout
Emma Sears scored a hat trick as the United States closed out the October window with a one-sided 6-0 win over New Zealand on Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri.
NWSL
Why are USWNT players signing with clubs in Europe -- and can the NWSL stop it?
While NWSL execs worry about USWNT players choosing European clubs, the lure of UEFA Women's Champions League clubs isn't going away.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce
English Women's Super League
Phallon Tullis-Joyce loves Man United 'shaking up' the WSL and UWCL
USWNT goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce speaks about her experience with Man United playing in their first ever UEFA Women's Champions League campaign.
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Olivia Moultrie
Soccer
Moultrie & Co. get Hayes' team back playing 'the USA way'
For a team that prides itself on playing "the USA way," Sunday's 3-1 win over Portugal was a good response to Thursday's shock loss.
News
Friendly revenge? U.S. rebounds to beat Portugal
Olivia Moultrie scored two goals and the U.S. women bounced back against Portugal with a 3-1 victory on Sunday after honoring former goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.
Women's International Friendly
USWNT get even with Portugal after 3-1 win
Take a look at how USWNT defeated Portugal 3-1 with Olivia Moultrie's brace after their defeat on Thursday.
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Women's International Friendly
USWNT react to shock Portugal defeat: 'Don't let it happen again!'
Sam Coffey, Lindsey Heaps and Rose Lavelle give their reaction to the USWNT's 2-1 defeat to Portugal.
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Women's International Friendly
Frustrated Hayes thinks USWNT 'need a kick up the backside'
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes says her side were "unrecognizable" in the 2-1 defeat to Portugal.
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Women's International Friendly
USWNT's shock loss to Portugal shows lack of problem-solving, but no cause for alarm (yet)
The surprising loss to Portugal by the U.S. women's national team came from players who admit they were "on islands" and "trying to fix it on their own."
Top Headlines
- Girma returns for USWNT; recovering Rodman out
- Source: Rodman's future in doubt amid NWSL talks
- Heath, Wondolowski elected to U.S. Soccer HOF
- Best goals: Yamal, Marta nominated for awards
- Utd's Tullis-Joyce: Every UWCL game is 'do or die'
- Naeher ponders future as U.S. honors WC winner
- USSF developing plan to support pregnant players
Soccer Videos
Soccer Standings
| Group A | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FRA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 USA | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 NZL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
 GUI | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Group B | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 MAR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 ARG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 UKR | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
 IRQ | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Group C | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 EGY | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
 ESP | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 DOM | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
 UZB | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Group D | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 JPN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 PAR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 MLI | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
 ISR | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Group A | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 CAN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 COL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| NZL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Group B | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 GER | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 AUS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
 ZAM | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Group C | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| JPN | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 BRA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
 NGR | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 126USA
- 91
CHN - 65
GBR
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
 USA | 40 |
 CHN | 40 |
 JPN | 20 |
Silver
| USA | 44 |
| CHN | 27 |
 FRA | 26 |
Bronze
| USA | 42 |
 GBR | 29 |
| CHN | 24 |
Overall Medal Leaders
- 6Yufei
- 5Marchand
- 5Huske
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
| Marchand | 4 |
| Huske | 3 |
 O'Callaghan | 3 |
Silver
| Smith | 3 |
| Huske | 2 |
| Walsh | 2 |
Bronze
| Yufei | 5 |
| Junxuan | 3 |
| McKeown | 2 |
Olympics News
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Israel-Premier Tech rebranding as NSN Cycling Team in 2026
The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team has found a new name and will race as the NSN Cycling Team starting in 2026.
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Jaismine, Nikhat, Minakshi lead Indian challenge at World Boxing Cup Finals
The first edition of the World Boxing Cup will have its final in Greater Noida with India's top amateur boxers in action against some of the world's best.
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L.A. Olympics schedule released, with women's 100m on Day 1
The full schedule for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has been released, with the women's 100-meter final in track on the first official day and a "Super Saturday" with 26 finals across 23 sports.
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Olympic sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams gets 45-month doping ban
Olympic sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams has agreed to a 45-month doping ban in a case investigated by federal drug-enforcement authorities that the head of the U.S. Anti Doping-Agency said has led to "several impactful outcomes."
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12 Russian runners sanctioned in final cases of doping saga
The Russian doping crisis, which reached its peak in the 2010s, has reached a symbolic end with bans and disqualifications for 12 athletes in the final set of disciplinary cases.
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Victor Conte, BALCO founder at center of steroid scandal, dies at 75
Victor Conte, the architect of a scheme to provide undetectable performance-enhancing drugs to professional athletes, including baseball stars Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi and Olympic track champion Marion Jones decades ago, died Monday. He was 75.
