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14 hours ago

Sources: Kelsey Plum signing one-year deal to return to Sparks

Kelsey Plum, a four-time All-Star, averaged 19.5 points and 5.7 assists last season with the Sparks, her first campaign with the organization after previously spending her entire career with the San Antonio Stars/Las Vegas Aces franchise.
Washington Wizards
Women
fromBavarian Football Works
16 minutes ago

Union Berlin names first female head coach in history of Bundesliga

Union Berlin has relieved head coach Steffen Baumgart and his assistants due to disappointing performance, appointing Marie Louise Eta as interim head coach.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 hours ago

She's a sportscaster and a trailblazer. But Hazel Mae's career has been no walk in the ballpark | CBC Radio

Hazel Mae is a celebrated sportscaster for the Toronto Blue Jays, recognized for her contributions and achievements in sports journalism.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago

Letters to Sports: Celebrating UCLA's inspiring national title win

UCLA women's basketball team won their first NCAA championship, led by Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez, marking a historic achievement for the program.
Chicago
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Sources: Azura Stevens reuniting with Sky on 3-year deal

Azura Stevens returns to the Chicago Sky on a three-year deal after two seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks.
San Francisco Giants
fromKqed
1 day ago

San Jose Soccer Star Naomi Girma Returns Home | KQED

Naomi Girma's achievements highlight the growth of women's soccer in the U.S., particularly through her impact in the NWSL and international competitions.
New York Islanders
fromGothamist
4 days ago

From sparse crowds to selling out MSG: Is women's hockey catching on in NYC?

New York Sirens set a U.S. attendance record with 18,006 fans at Madison Square Garden, reflecting a surge in interest in women's sports.
Media industry
fromPuck Prose
3 days ago

The Long Road to the Rink: How Danielle Bain Earned Her Place in Sports Media Coverage

Danielle Bain's journey to becoming a Winnipeg Jets reporter involved uncertainty, risk, and a strong belief in her path.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
New York Rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
5 days ago

On a trip to MSG to see the New York Sirens - Blue Seat Blogs

The New York Sirens game drew a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden, surpassing attendance for the Rangers game on the same day.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird call out Olympics for introducing genetic testing to ban trans women - LGBTQ Nation

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird criticized the IOC's genetic gender testing policy as harmful to women's sports and the trans community.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Can the USMNT and USWNT become America's favorite sports teams'? Their CEO thinks so

US Soccer aims for men's and women's teams to become America's favorite sports teams, enhancing popularity and participation in soccer nationwide.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

All-Star Satou Sabally agrees to multiyear deal with Liberty

Satou Sabally has signed a multiyear deal with the New York Liberty after a successful season with the Phoenix Mercury.
Women
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

Rose Lavelle leads USWNT past Japan for 10th straight win

United States defeated Japan 2-1, marking their 10th consecutive win, with Lavelle scoring and assisting.
Chelsea
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sam Kerr set for Chelsea exit after reportedly signing with US club Denver Summit

Sam Kerr is reportedly leaving Chelsea to join expansion club Denver Summit in the US after the Women's Super League season ends.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Brittney Griner finalizing seven-figure deal to join Sun, sources say

Brittney Griner, a two-time WNBA scoring champion, is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun, as the franchise prepares to relocate to Houston in 2027.
Washington Wizards
#nwsl
San Francisco Giants
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Washington Spirit score first win despite Rodman goal drought

Washington Spirit secured their first NWSL win of the season, defeating Bay FC 2-0 with a late goal from Gift Monday.
San Francisco Giants
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Washington Spirit score first win despite Rodman goal drought

Washington Spirit secured their first NWSL win of the season, defeating Bay FC 2-0 with a late goal from Gift Monday.
#uswnt
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Rodman's goal, sideline dance with Hayes cap off USWNT rout

Trinity Rodman scored as the United States defeated Chile 5-0, extending the USWNT's winning streak to six and prompting a dance with coach Emma Hayes.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Trinity Rodman marks 'fresh start' with goal in USWNT return

Trinity Rodman scored in the U.S. women's national team’s 6-0 win over Paraguay, signaling a fresh start after injuries and a landmark club contract.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Hayes: Returning Wilson 'ready for USWNT-Japan triple-header

Sophia Wilson is nearing full fitness and could play in all three upcoming games against Japan, according to head coach Emma Hayes.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Sophia Wilson grateful for trailblazing moms on USWNT return

Sophia Wilson expresses gratitude for past players' efforts in securing support for mothers in the USWNT.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Emma Hayes' USWNT vision for 2027 World Cup is becoming clear

The USWNT defeated Canada 1-0 in a SheBelieves Cup match focused on refining depth and maturity ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Cancer
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Soccer legend Abby Wambach said colon cancer screening at 35 likely saved her life

Abby Wambach emphasizes the importance of early colon cancer screening after her own experience with polyps found during a colonoscopy.
#nneka-ogwumike
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
Washington Wizards

Nneka Ogwumike is returning to the Sparks, bolstering the team's push to win now

Nneka Ogwumike returns to the Sparks, signaling confidence in the team's future after significant roster and facility improvements.
fromESPN.com
2 days ago
Women

10-time WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike returning to Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike intends to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks after two seasons with the Seattle Storm.
Washington Wizards
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Nneka Ogwumike is returning to the Sparks, bolstering the team's push to win now

Nneka Ogwumike returns to the Sparks, signaling confidence in the team's future after significant roster and facility improvements.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

10-time WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike returning to Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike intends to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks after two seasons with the Seattle Storm.
#catarina-macario
Chelsea
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

USWNT star Macario leaves Chelsea for San Diego Wave - Soccer News

Catarina Macario joins San Diego Wave on a record-breaking $2m per season contract, returning to her childhood city after leaving Chelsea.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

USWNT's Cat Macario officially joins San Diego from Chelsea

Catarina Macario was acquired by San Diego Wave FC from Chelsea for $8 million, marking the largest contract in women's soccer history.
Chelsea
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

USWNT star Macario leaves Chelsea for San Diego Wave - Soccer News

Catarina Macario joins San Diego Wave on a record-breaking $2m per season contract, returning to her childhood city after leaving Chelsea.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

USWNT's Cat Macario officially joins San Diego from Chelsea

Catarina Macario was acquired by San Diego Wave FC from Chelsea for $8 million, marking the largest contract in women's soccer history.
Boston
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

Women's Pro Baseball League shows on-field product at Red Sox spring site before inaugural season

The Women's Pro Baseball League held its first exhibition game, showcasing talent and excitement ahead of its inaugural season starting August 1.
New York Mets
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Gotham FC to play Washington Spirit in NWSL Citi Field debut

Gotham FC will face Washington Spirit at Citi Field on July 15 in a championship rematch, marking the NWSL's first game at the venue and part of a growing trend of women's soccer matches at major sports stadiums.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
#womens-soccer
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Angel City co-founder tired of waiting for success: 'It's time to win'

Angel City FC, despite becoming the most valuable women's sports franchise, prioritizes winning in its fifth season after four years of underperformance, with over half the roster replaced.
Women
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

Citi Field will host a women's pro soccer match before the World Cup final

Gotham FC will face Washington Spirit at Citi Field on July 15 in the Queens Classic, marking the venue's first women's professional sporting event and a major moment for women's soccer in New York.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Angel City co-founder tired of waiting for success: 'It's time to win'

Angel City FC, despite becoming the most valuable women's sports franchise, prioritizes winning in its fifth season after four years of underperformance, with over half the roster replaced.
Women
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

Citi Field will host a women's pro soccer match before the World Cup final

Gotham FC will face Washington Spirit at Citi Field on July 15 in the Queens Classic, marking the venue's first women's professional sporting event and a major moment for women's soccer in New York.
#womens-football
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago
Women

The more people who know you, the more people who also hate you' Lucy Bronze on the dark side of fame that has crept into women's football

Increased visibility in women's football brings both more fans and hostility towards players, impacting their mental health and experience of fame.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
Women

Women's game needs more respect - Bompastor

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor emphasized the need for more respect in women's football, criticizing officiating standards after a controversial Champions League defeat.
Women
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

The more people who know you, the more people who also hate you' Lucy Bronze on the dark side of fame that has crept into women's football

Increased visibility in women's football brings both more fans and hostility towards players, impacting their mental health and experience of fame.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Women's game needs more respect - Bompastor

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor emphasized the need for more respect in women's football, criticizing officiating standards after a controversial Champions League defeat.
Women
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

Who is Keira Barry? The latest name to be called up to the Lionesses

Keira Barry has been called up to the England squad for the first time ahead of World Cup qualifiers.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

How WSL aims to bridge academy gap - and why it needs to

The gap between academy football and first-team level in the Women's Super League poses challenges for young players' development.
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Amanda Serrano to defend titles vs. Cheyenne Hanson at MVPW-03

When MVP told me that Han and Holm were going to rematch in Stephanie's hometown of El Paso, I said I want to get on the card to support these two queens. Women's boxing is growing on a global level, and fights like this ... are proof of how far we've come.
Women
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Chloe Kelly: Taking control of my own destiny was really important'

Chloe Kelly overcame anxiety and panic attacks during a career crisis in January 2025, ultimately achieving historic success at the Euros through determination and regaining her sense of purpose.
#chelsea-womens-football
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

USWNT star Alyssa Thompson praises Chelsea for helping game but admits pressure is on for League Cup final

Chelsea faces Manchester United in the League Cup final with pressure to win despite recent poor form and potential loss of their WSL title.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

USWNT star Alyssa Thompson praises Chelsea for helping game but admits pressure is on for League Cup final

Chelsea faces Manchester United in the League Cup final with pressure to win despite recent poor form and potential loss of their WSL title.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

USWNT star Alyssa Thompson praises Chelsea for helping game but admits pressure is on for League Cup final

Chelsea faces Manchester United in the League Cup final with pressure to win despite recent poor form and potential loss of their WSL title.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

USWNT star Alyssa Thompson praises Chelsea for helping game but admits pressure is on for League Cup final

Chelsea faces Manchester United in the League Cup final with pressure to win despite recent poor form and potential loss of their WSL title.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Katie Abrahamson-Henderson out as Georgia women's hoops coach

Georgia has parted ways with women's basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson after a 22-10 season and an NCAA Tournament first-round loss.
Los Angeles
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Sydney Leroux teases comeback after missing 2025 NWSL season

Sydney Leroux signals her return to Angel City FC after missing the 2025 season due to mental health concerns, expressing gratitude for support received during her absence.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Female Athletes Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Experiences Of Being Disrespected In Their Sport

At my college back in the day, just as Title IX was being passed, the male athletes were given steak dinners at the cafe the night before big games, especially football, but basketball, and baseball too, but none for female teams. I was a walk-on to our softball team my freshman year, and also worked in the cafeteria to help pay tuition.
Higher education
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

WNBA star Breanna Stewart: Women 'know what it means to step up to the plate'

Women and girls have made significant strides in sports since the passage of Title IX in 1972, leading to greater visibility and opportunities.
fromWomen's Health
1 week ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.
Women
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Casey should resign': Abby Wambach leaves Wasserman after Epstein files

Abby Wambach left the Wasserman agency and demanded CEO Casey Wasserman resign after emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell appeared in the Jeffery Epstein files.
fromRMNB
2 weeks ago

Lacey Eden, an Annapolis, MD native, becomes the first player in NCAA women's hockey history to win 4 national championships

Lacey Eden became the first player in NCAA women's hockey history to win four national championships after co-captaining the Wisconsin Badgers to another title in 2026.
Women
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The WNBA's historic deal teaches girls everywhere to advocate for themselves | Etan Thomas

The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement significantly improves player conditions, but challenges regarding respect and leadership persist in women's sports.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Anti-trans protestors embarrassingly can't even name 5 women pro athletes - LGBTQ Nation

Opponents of trans athletes at the Supreme Court struggled to name five current women pro athletes, suggesting performative concern for women's sports.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps signs with Denver

Heaps is expected to join Denver in June after finishing the season and her current contract with French powerhouse OL Lyonnes. She signed with Denver through the 2029 NWSL season. It's a move that, from the outside, felt inevitable, like a when not if for the Colorado native, but she told ESPN that she wasn't sure the timing would work out when rumors of Denver expansion first surfaced years ago.
Soccer (FIFA)
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Christen Press wants to be a game-changer for women's sports in retirement

Christen Press retired from international soccer after a decorated career, shifting to business and media while leaving a legacy that inspires the next generation.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Sources: Cat Macario reaches record NWSL deal with San Diego

Catarina Macario has signed with the Wave through the 2030 NWSL season for a total contract worth roughly $8 million in total. Multiple sources confirmed that Macario will join the Wave immediately on a transfer from Chelsea for roughly $300,000, where her contract was set to expire this summer.
Women
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Women
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Bespoke women's football stadiums? Why US sides are making the move

Women's football teams in the US are building dedicated stadiums to create competitive advantages, with Kansas City Current and Denver Summit leading this trend as models for global women's sports infrastructure.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

U.S., PSG star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer

"I've achieved nearly everything I dreamed of in this sport and gave all I had to give." "I'm ready to embrace the life that awaits me on the other side. I look forward to spending more time with my family and being a more present mom. This was not a decision made lightly, but was one made with immense gratitude for everything I've experienced as a professional soccer player."
Soccer (FIFA)
Women
fromBustle
1 month ago

Want To Go All In On Women's Soccer Content This Season? Here's Where To Start.

The NWSL is experiencing unprecedented growth with record investment, attendance, and expansion to 14 teams by 2026, offering new fans multiple resources to engage with women's professional soccer.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

WNBA union boss: Talks 'in the right direction' after 12-hour day

WNBA and players' union failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement after a 12-hour negotiation session, though both sides indicated progress toward a deal.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Gotham's Rose Lavelle named U.S. Women's Player of Year

Rose Lavelle was named U.S. Soccer's 2025 Female Player of the Year after scoring and assisting for USWNT and leading Gotham to the NWSL championship.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Michele Kang's largesse for women's football leaves Fifa open to bias claims | Tom Garry

A major donor's multi-club ownership creates a conflict of interest when partnering with football governing bodies and competitions.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lindsey Heaps: The Champions League is the baby you always want to win'

Lindsey Heaps finds the French top-tier women's league lacks competitiveness despite OL Lyonnes' dominance and will return to the NWSL with Denver.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Rules are there to be broken': The women's team who defied football ban

Women defied a 1921 FA ban on women's football by forming The Corinthians team in Manchester in 1949, playing illegally in public parks until the ban was lifted in 1971.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

After split with sister, Gisele Thompson seeks own identity with Angel City and U.S. teams

Gisele Thompson faces her first full professional season without sister Alyssa after Alyssa's transfer to Chelsea; Gisele prepares for Angel City and U.S. team commitments.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent

Rafaela Pimenta, a leading female football agent, calls for transfer-system reform to reduce club power and protect players from being treated as hostages.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Champions Cup: Gotham upset, Arsenal showcase women's soccer's inequity

The inaugural FIFA Champions Cup featured low attendance, scheduling problems, Arsenal's 6-0 win, and Corinthians' surprise 1-0 upset over Gotham, sparking sustainability concerns.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mary Earps says she learned some tough lessons' from book backlash

Mary Earps acknowledges harsh lessons from her autobiography's backlash, apologizes for hurting Sarina Wiegman, and reports having a positive reconciliation conversation with the Lionesses head coach.
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Wiegman never expected special moments and recognition with England - Soccer News

"We've felt so much recognition, that was so nice. You can really feel the appreciation. "It's incredible. When I came here in 2021 I never expected it to be like this. It's been so special. To be so accepted here and the journey we've been on, to be an honourary dame, is hard to describe what an honour it is."
Soccer (FIFA)
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These Olympics show a clear demand for gender equity

Women are the central drivers of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, commanding viewership, excitement, and visibility across multiple sports.
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