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Gotham FC's Delanie Sheehan battles for a ball with North Carolina Courage's Brianna Pinto

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Emeri Adames stands with her arms folded and a massive smile on her face. She is posing in front of gold drapery in the Reign's dark blue home kit with gold accents.

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Prosecutors seek 2.5 years in prison for Luis Rubiales

2 weeks ago

Former Spanish Football Association (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales continues to be in legal jeopardy for forcing a kiss on forward Jenni Hermoso after winning the 2023 Women's World Cup. Prosecutors charged him with sexual assault and coercion in September, and they're seeking 2.5 years in prison: one year for the alleged sexual assault and 1.5 years for the alleged coercion. The Athletic’s Guillermo Rai first reported the desired prison sentence on Wednesday.

By Jenn Hatfield

Gotham, USWNT forward Midge Purce tears ACL

3 weeks ago

NJ/NY Gotham FC forward Midge Purce sustained a season-ending ACL injury during the club’s match against the Portland Thorns last Sunday at Providence Park. Gotham announced that Purce, who also plays for the U.S. women’s national team, will undergo surgery. She released a statement on social media addressing the injury, “I am heartbroken to no longer be available for my season with Gotham FC or for Olympic selection with the USWNT…”

By Kathleen Gier

Kansas City, Louisville to host The Women’s Cup 2024

3 weeks ago

The Women's Cup will return to the United States this summer with two four-team tournaments at Kansas City's CPKC Stadium and Louisville's Lynn Family Stadium. Teams from Europe, South America and Africa will battle NWSL clubs for prize purses of $100,000. Racing Louisville won the inaugural tournament in 2021 defeating Bayern Munich at Lynn Family Stadium. OL Reign, now Seattle Reign FC, defeated Louisville in 2022 for the title and Atlético Madrid won in 2023.

By Kathleen Gier

USWNT to face Mexico on July 13 in New Jersey

3 weeks ago

The USWNT will face Mexico on July 13 at Red Bull Stadium in New Jersey. It will be the second-to-last match for the U.S. ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. In addition to the action on the field, U.S. Soccer will also honor the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Team which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer. The U.S. and Mexico submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 World Cup.

By Kathleen Gier