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The National Women's Soccer League announces a February 11 start for its 2027 season, aligning key dates with the Brazil Women’s World Cup and integrating with Super Bowl weekend broadcasts.
Maja Lardner, a standout soccer player at Georgetown, was honored as the BIG EAST Female Scholar‑Athlete of the Year, earning a scholarship and a professional contract while maintaining top academic performance.
SUNY Brockport has appointed Jessica Christenson as its new women's soccer head coach, succeeding Mike Idland. Her extensive playing career and coaching achievements position her to continue the program's recent rise.
Jess Fishlock's 85th‑minute strike capped a 3‑2 win for Seattle Reign over Bay FC, while Sam Kerr reached 30 career goals and several other matches delivered dramatic twists.
Evelyn Ijeh scored three goals, adding two assists, while Lauryn Thompson and Ashley Sanchez also found the net in a dominant performance against Orlando.
Sam Kerr, who recently joined Gotham FC, warns that Australia’s A‑League Women cannot endure without immediate investment, citing a 26 % attendance drop, a $40 million digital platform loss and salaries that force many players to take secondary jobs.
Atlanta’s transformation into a global soccer hub, from the 1996 Olympic debut of women’s soccer to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, reflects decades of investment, diverse community passion, and landmark achievements.
A new no‑cost youth soccer league, backed by the Kansas City Current and community partners, offers free play, gear and coaching opportunities to dozens of local kids, especially girls, while building a pipeline of homegrown talent.
Kansas City is leveraging its soccer heritage, major infrastructure projects and international partnerships to position itself as the world’s next soccer capital during the FIFA World Cup.
Deja Davis, a La Salle University alumna and former French league champion, has officially signed with Boston Legacy FC of the NWSL, marking the third player from her collegiate program to reach the league.
The recent World Cup has reignited interest in soccer among American children, prompting experts to watch how many will become lifelong fans.
The World Cup is turning early childhood play into a potential lifelong passion, reshaping soccer's place in U.S. culture and opening new routes for women's and professional soccer.
The World Cup is sparking renewed interest in youth soccer across the United States, a trend that could reshape the nation's sporting landscape and create lifelong fans.
The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is sparking unprecedented interest in soccer among U.S. youth, with experts watching to see if the momentum will translate into lifelong fandom and broader cultural impact.
From July 5‑16 the U.S. Under-20 women’s national team will train in Fayetteville, Georgia, playing matches against England and Colombia before finalizing a roster for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.
The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches slated in Philadelphia and across the country, marks a turning point for a sport that once struggled for attention. Today, professional leagues thrive, women’s teams dominate internationally, and a new generation of players and fans fuels a rapid rise.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with Kansas City among the host cities. The tournament is projected to generate billions in economic activity, create thousands of jobs and showcase the rising popularity of soccer in America, highlighted by the participation of reigning champions Argentina and their star players.
CVS Pharmacy is turning its stores into soccer‑themed hubs, offering merchandise, hosting family‑friendly block parties and converting parking lots into mini training pitches as part of a broader health‑and‑wellness partnership with U.S. Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League.
The United States Under‑20 Women’s National Team is set to travel to Spain for a ten‑day training camp and a series of matches that run from June 1 through June 9.
From record‑breaking scorers to future professionals, these athletes illustrate the depth of talent that narrowly missed national recognition.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League adds a twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking its first entry into the state and doubling its size since 2023.
The Premier Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has added its twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking a pivotal moment in its rapid expansion and signaling a new era for professional women’s hockey.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced its latest expansion, bringing a twelfth franchise to San Jose that will call the SAP Center home. Backed by Mark Walter and Kimbra, the move reflects a surge of interest after the Milan Cortina Olympics and a deep pool of prospects.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced a twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking its first foothold on the Pacific Coast and doubling its size since 2023.