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Emma Hayes and Chelsea denied fairytale ending as Barcelona reach Champions League final

Emma Hayes' final game at Stamford Bridge was significant due to the high stakes of reaching the Champions League final. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Busy Chelsea schedule brings 'best' from Cuthbert

The Chelsea women's team has a busy schedule with multiple competitions but remains focused on each game.

Erin Cuthbert emphasizes the importance of staying present and maintaining focus on upcoming matches to achieve success. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Source: Chelsea closing in on Hayes' replacement

Chelsea in talks with Sonia Bompastor to replace Emma Hayes.

Bompastor has been successful at Lyon and is eager to join Chelsea. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Chelsea sock it to Arsenal and make major move in WSL title race

Chelsea dominated Arsenal without key players.

Emma Hayes's controversial comments did not affect Chelsea's performance. [ more ]

Bitter and Blue

Manchester City Women Throw Title Race Open With Win at Chelsea

Manchester City Women ended Chelsea's winning streak with a 1-0 victory.

Khiara Keating made a stunning double save to secure the win. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Soccer legend Brandi Chastain among sell-out crowd at Bay FC inaugural home game at PayPal Park

The first-ever home game for Bay FC ended in a 3-2 loss to Houston Dash.

Fans and players alike view the introduction of Bay FC as a historic moment in Bay Area women's soccer. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

SF music

SJ's Bay FC ready for 'historic' 1st game in front of sold-out home crowd

Bay FC plays their first home game in front of a sold-out crowd after nine months of anticipation.

Fans show immense support for Bay FC, lining up for team merchandise and attending watch parties despite the games being away. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Bay FC shocks Angel City with 1-0 win in first-ever NWSL game

Bay FC, an expansion team in the NWSL, won its inaugural game against Angel City FC with Asisat Oshoala scoring the first-ever goal.

Bay FC played an organized defensive style and high-pressing football to secure victory despite Angel City having more possession and shots. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Bay FC suffers major blow as former Santa Clara goalkeeper Melissa Lowder endures season-ending injury

Melissa Lowder, Bay FC's goalie, will miss the inaugural season due to ACL tear.

Bay FC may rely on Katelyn Rowland and Lysianne Proulx in Lowder's absence. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

SF music

NWSL: Bay FC comes up short against San Diego in its first match ever

Maya Doms scored the first goal in Bay FC's history during a match against San Diego.

Elyse Bennett scored a goal and assisted the game-winning goal for San Diego's Wave, defeating Bay FC 2-1. [ more ]

The Athletic

Bay FC sign Kundananji from Madrid CFF for world-record fee

Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji has been signed by Bay FC for a world-record fee of €735,000 ($785,000).

Kundananji has scored 33 goals in 43 Liga F games for Madrid and has 10 goals in 18 appearances for Zambia. [ more ]

Bitter and Blue

Manchester City Women v Manchester United Women: Preview, Team News and Prediction

Manchester City Women aim for top of table by defeating Manchester United Women

City have the upper hand against United in previous matches [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Brighton v Manchester City: Women's Super League live

Manchester City faces tough season challenges.

Brighton's starting line-up for the game was announced. [ more ]

Bitter and Blue

Manchester City

Manchester City Weekend Round Up: Boys Draw While Girls Stumble

Manchester City men faced Liverpool in a notable match, ending 1-1.

Manchester City's Women's team played against Spurs again. [ more ]

Bitter and Blue

Manchester City

Manchester City Women v Liverpool Women: Preview, Team News and Prediction

Manchester City Women are in excellent form, winning their last four matches.

Liverpool has the chance to finish in the top three for the first time in their history. [ more ]

Soccer News

Nick Cushing backs Emma Hayes to make the right impression in new role - Soccer News

Emma Hayes praised for capabilities by Nick Cushing

Predictions of Emma Hayes's success in the women's national team and potential move to men's game. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Lauren James sinks Manchester United and sends Chelsea clear at top of WSL

Lauren James, a former Manchester United player, scored a hat-trick for Chelsea and celebrated in front of United fans who had been booing her.

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes praised James for her performance and said she enjoys the competitive nature of the women's game. [ more ]

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ESPN.com

2 weeks ago

Gotham signs Germany keeper Berger from Chelsea

NJ/NY Gotham FC signed Ann-Katrin Berger from Chelsea, highlighting her strong experience and international success. [ more ]

www.90min.com

England Women's squad announced for April's Euro 2025 qualifiers

Sarina Wiegman names 23-player squad for Euro 2025 qualifiers

England drawn in group with France, Sweden, Republic of Ireland [ more ]

Washington Post

Chelsea's Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated harassment

Sam Kerr facing trial on racially aggravated harassment charges in the UK

Kerr's significant achievements in women's soccer and national hero status in Australia [ more ]

ESPN.com

4 things from Nations League finals: Spain win trophy, Germany seal Olympic spot

Spain wins Women's Nations League, securing another trophy

Germany secures last Olympic spot beating Netherlands 2-0 [ more ]

ESPN.com

How the women's transfer record has evolved with Kundananji, Ramirez deals

Zambia star Racheal Kundananji has become the most expensive women's player in history, signing a €735,000 ($786,000) deal with Bay FC.

The women's game saw a significant increase in international spending during the January transfer window, with approximately €1.96m ($2.1m) in transfer fees.

The current women's transfer record is still far from the men's record set by Neymar's €222m ($241m) move in 2017. [ more ]

BBC Sport

4 weeks ago

Canada news

Naeher penalty heroics as USA win SheBelieves Cup

Alyssa Naeher saved three penalties and scored in the SheBelieves Cup final.

The United States have won the SheBelieves Cup seven times, including the last five editions. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada news

Star sprinter De Grasse invests in AFC Toronto City women's soccer team | CBC Sports

Star sprinter Andre De Grasse has purchased a stake in AFC Toronto City, a team in the upcoming Canadian women's professional soccer league.

De Grasse hopes to play a big part in growing the league and supports women's soccer. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Nigeria v South Africa: Olympic Games qualifier will be a 'battle', says Desiree Ellis

Return of key players like Refiloe Jane and Bambanani Mbane strengthens South Africa's national team.

Experience of players like Jane, Mbane, Gamede, and Holweni seen as crucial in upcoming matches. [ more ]

BBC Sport

'I couldn't really speak about it' - a decision dividing the WSL

Katrina Gorry chose motherhood over football but found her way back to the game after becoming a mother.

She successfully balanced her football career with motherhood, achieving her dream of playing in the Women's World Cup. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Soccer Olympic draw: U.S. women to face Germany, Australia

The U.S. women's national team faces tough competition in the Olympic soccer tournament.

The U.S. men's team is hopeful for a successful run in the Olympics despite historical challenges. [ more ]

ESPN.com

USWNT falls to all-time low 4th in FIFA rankings

The USWNT dropped to fourth in FIFA ranking, its lowest since 2003.

Mexico's upset victory over the USWNT caused the ranking drop. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Former Soccer Player Lashes Out at FIFA Video Game for Giving Male and Female Players Similar Ratings: They're Distorting Reality'

Women's and men's players have similar ratings in EA Sports FC's FIFA game, distorting reality according to Joey Barton.

Joey Barton routinely criticizes women's soccer and believes women should not have authority in the men's game. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Australia hit 10 against Uzbekistan to reach Olympics

Australia and Japan secure places at the Olympics in Paris by winning qualifying matches

Players like Michelle Heyman shine in the matches with remarkable performances [ more ]

Bavarian Football Works

Bayern Munich

Four observations from Bayern Munich Frauen's impressive 4-0 victory over Wolfsburg

Bayern Munich Frauen ended a long record against Wolfsburg with a 4-0 victory.

Alexandra Popp's absence impacted Wolfsburg's performance. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Bayern Munich

Bayern sign Wolfsburg midfielder Oberdorf

Bayern Munich signs Lena Oberdorf for 450,000 euros, activating a release clause.

Oberdorf's move makes her the most expensive female German player. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Mental health

Michelle Betos: Mental performance and sports performance can coexist'

Verbal and sexual abuse was prevalent in a youth soccer club where Gotham FC goalkeeper Michelle Betos grew up, making her immune to such issues in the professional ranks.

Naomi Girma organized a mental health retreat in honor of her late friend Katie Meyer, and it led to discussions on mental health in women's soccer and a viral campaign with the US women's national team. [ more ]

BBC Sport

4 months ago