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/ 469 days agoNWSL follows USL Super League decision to eliminate draft
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Players Association have agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The previous deal was not going to expire until 2026, but the two sides were eager to strike an agreement. According to ESPN, early negotiations were tied to the league's current broadcasting deal. NWSL officials wanted […]

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/ 472 days agoUSL Super League opens a new chapter in US women's soccer history
This past weekend a new D1 women’s league launched in the United States. After years of planning, the USL Super League played its first set of matches. All three games featured sold-out stadiums thus showing the penetration the Super League has already made in its local markets. This has happened despite very little media coverage […]

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/ 473 days agoLandon Donovan lands new job as NWSL giants interim coach
Landon Donovan, a legendary figure of US soccer, has embarked on a new journey as the interim head coach of the National Women's Soccer League team, San Diego Wave. This marks Donovan's first foray into coaching women's soccer, a significant shift in his illustrious career. Donovan's appointment as the interim head coach for the San […]

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/ 476 days agoFemale-led company completes takeover of Women's Super League
The Women's Super League (WSL) is undergoing some significant changes. Not to be confused with the USL Super League, the WSL is an English division previously controlled by the Football Association (FA). A new independent company, however, has now taken over the league and the second-tiered Women's Championship. The company, Women's Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL), […]

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/ 477 days agoTelemundo sets record Olympic viewership with women's soccer
Telemundo just wrapped up the most complete Spanish-language presentation of the Paris Olympics in American TV history. The network, under the NBCUniversal umbrella, employed over 40 hosts, commentators, and reporters to provide extensive coverage of the games. In a new press release, Telemundo claims to have averaged 289,000 total viewers across their Spanish-language platforms. This […]

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/ 479 days agoUSA draws stunning viewership for Olympics Gold Medal Final
Saturday's Gold Medal triumph for the USA Women's National Team was a hit for viewership on NBC. With Mallory Swanson scoring the game-winning goal just before the hour mark against Brazil, American supporters watched the USWNT claim their first Gold Medal since the 2012 London Games. Still, the audience for that game may have surprised […]

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/ 480 days agoArsenal & Chelsea US tours are a sign of women's soccer growth
Both Arsenal and Chelsea Women are heading to the US to begin their preseason preparations. This is the first time Arsenal have made the trip stateside whilst this is Chelsea’s second visit in three years. The London sides will begin the tour with games against NWSL sides. Arsenal starts against Washington Spirit on August 18, […]

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/ 481 days agoSwanson's solo goal propels USWNT to Olympic gold medal
The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil. The South Americans initially came out of the gate on top, collecting the majority of possession and having the better chances. The first half was undoubtedly the USWNT's toughest test of the entire tournament. Nevertheless, the Americans eventually settled into the […]

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/ 484 days agoUSMNT-linked Renard steps down as France Women's boss
The France women’s national team has officially announced the departure of their head coach, Herve Renard. This news, though anticipated, marks a significant moment in French women's soccer. Renard, appointed in March 2023, had previously indicated his intention to step down after the Paris Olympics. His tenure, though short, was marked by notable achievements and […]

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/ 484 days agoUnited to build new arena, move women's team into Old Trafford
The future of Old Trafford continues to be one of the key issues for Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The British billionaire recently took control over sporting operations at Manchester United after becoming a minority owner. Along with improving the team's roster and cutting costs all over, Ratcliffe has focused on building a new stadium. After arriving […]

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/ 485 days agoWho needs subs? Emma Hayes outsmarts critics with USA win
The US Women's National Team (USWNT) defeated Germany on Tuesday to qualify for the Women's Olympic Soccer gold medal game. Although we could talk endlessly about the USA's front three and how they saved the day with their dynamism and their fluidity in transition, USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes had the biggest impact on the […]

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/ 486 days agoUSA vs Germany preview: American women two wins away from gold
The US Women's National Team (USWNT) is just two wins away from a gold medal. With an extra-time win over Japan on Saturday, they advanced to the semifinals for the second straight Olympics. The team standing in the way of a gold medal game appearance is a team they have already beaten at these Olympics: […]

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/ 488 days agoNWSL’s ambition is to be more like NFL
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman has set the bar extremely high when it comes to growing the division. The exec recently told Bloomberg that the NWSL has aspirations to be the "best league in the world." Berman even directly referenced both the Premier League and NFL as markers of this huge ambition. The NWSL previously faced […]

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/ 489 days agoUSA vs Japan preview: Winner faces either Canada or Germany
The US men's U23 team is out of the Olympics, so now it's down to the US Women's National Team (USWNT) to bring home a medal from Paris 2024. Fortunately, the USWNT has proven adept at doing just that as we share in our USA vs Japan preview. But the standard has never been to […]

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/ 492 days agoUSA vs Australia preview: Fate is in the hands of USWNT
The US Women's National Team (USWNT) is looking to finish the Group Stage in first place. After winning their first two games, head coach Emma Hayes' team has already secured a spot in the quarterfinals. But their opponent, venue, and kickoff time are all still to be determined. That's why staying top of the group […]