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Olympics: More women's teams than men's in L.A.

Female athletes will be in the majority at an Olympics for the first time at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games thanks to a big win for women's soccer, which will now feature 16 teams.

Hayes: USWNT's senior players allow the youngsters to shine (2:10)
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Rodman scores on return as USWNT ease past Brazil (1:10)
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Kassouf: Trinity Rodman is the focal point of the USWNT (1:40)
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Who was snubbed in the Best 21 players under 21 women's rankings? (1:05)
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Will Sophia Wilson return to the Thorns as a free agent after pregnancy? (1:19)
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Which USWNT forward will step up in Sophia Wilson's absence? (1:18)
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Rubiales insists kiss with Hermoso was consensual (0:52)
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USWNT teammates react to Naomi Girma's record Chelsea move (1:12)
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Stoney: Canada want to move forward from drone spying scandal (1:13)
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Aston Villa score three to win at Villa Park (1:36)
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Who will win at the 2024 CAF Awards? (1:26)
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Which team will Christen Press land at? (2:03)
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Morgan on CWC: NWSL can play vs. Europe's best

Former United States women's national team star Alex Morgan singled out the inaugural 2026 FIFA women's Club World Cup as a huge opportunity for the NWSL to prove itself against the top women's clubs in the world.

Morgan: 'No bitter feelings' after missing out on Hayes' USWNT Olympics squad (1:46)
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How Michele Kang is 'changing the landscape' of the women's game (2:37)
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Hayes insists on USWNT trying British desserts on Thanksgiving (0:36)
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Hayes: No fear picking youthful USWNT roster (1:14)
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Marta reacts to epic solo goal in NWSL playoff semifinals (1:31)
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Why you can't argue with Bonmatí's No. 1 spot on the ESPN FC Women's Rank (2:00)
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USWNT's Girma excited to be recognised by ESPN FC Women's Rank (1:56)
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Banda: Dream come to true play alongside 'GOAT' Marta (1:30)
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Canada fires coach Priestman over drone scandal

Bev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said on Tuesday.

Rodman: Not fun to play against Kundananji & Oshoala (0:43)
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