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Australia
SheBelieves Cup
Consistent Raso continues to improve
With two goals in her last two Matildas game, The Far Post crew heap praise on Hayley Raso's performances for the national team.
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Top Headlines
Women's International Friendly
Matildas cruise past New Zealand in friendly
Stalwarts Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso net for the Matildas as Australia outclass New Zealand 2-0 in their last game before the Asian Cup.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
How the U23s can boost USWNT options for World Cup 2027
Emma Hayes has revitalized the U.S. U23 pathway and a win over England showed how it will help her options ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
News
USWNT puts bow on '25 with easy win over Italy
The United States put the finishing touches on 2026 with another friendly win over Italy at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday night.
Catarina Macario
Soccer
Macario scores twice to lead USWNT past Italy
Catarina Macario scored two goals and the United States defeated Italy 3-0 on Saturday night in a friendly match at Inter&Co Stadium.
NWSL X Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup
Offseason questions for every NWSL team: A way-too-early look at 2026
The NWSL season is over, and the planning for 2026 begins immediately. Here is one burning question for each team.
United States
SheBelieves Cup
Chiney Ogwumike: 'The future is now' with U.S. women's basketball
Chiney Ogwumike reacts to the U.S. women's basketball roster for training camp in December.
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Trinity Rodman
NWSL
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.
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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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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News
Heath, Wondolowski elected to U.S. Soccer HOF
- Women's World Cup champions and Olympic gold medalists Tobin Heath and Heather O'Reilly were elected Thursday to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame along with men's players Tony Sanneh and Chris Wondolowski.
News
Best goals: Yamal, Marta nominated for awards
Lamine Yamal was nominated Thursday for the FIFA Puskas Award as the best men's goal of last season, with Brazil great Marta shortlisted for the FIFA Marta Award.
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.
Top Headlines
- NWSLPA files grievance on vetoed Rodman offer
- Hayes: 'Can't put a ceiling' on U.S. teen Yohannes
- Women's World Cup 2031: U.S. proposes 14 host stadiums
- Lavelle: USWNT can't be unprepared 'ever again'
- Emotional Rodman: Not myself in NWSL final loss
- Girma returns for USWNT; recovering Rodman out
- Source: Rodman's future in doubt amid NWSL talks
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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Ukraine condemns Olympic diver Sofiia Lyskun's switch to Russia
Ukraine has condemned two-time Olympic diver Sofiia Lyskun's switch to represent Russia amid the ongoing war between the two countries.
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Russians to compete under national flag at judo events
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has decided to "reinstate full national representation" of Russian athletes at its competitions starting this weekend, it said Thursday, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Froome, 4-time Tour de France winner, cycling again after crash
Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome, who sustained a fractured vertebra, collapsed lung and five broken ribs in an August training accident, has resumed riding.
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Quincy Wilson taking track talents to Maryland
Quincy Wilson, who made history last year when at age 16 he became the youngest American male to compete at the Olympics in track, committed to Maryland on Monday.
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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.
