The National Soccer Hall of Fame released the names of the semifinalists on the Veteran Ballot (16 men and nine women) and Builder Ballot (10 referees).
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Women's World Cup legacy in France? It's complicated
The late Louis Nicollin — “Loulou” to his friends — was theepitome of a French club president from another era. On match days, you could find most presidents, a cigarette hanging out of their mouth, huddled on the team bench next to theircoach. Like most club presidents, Loulou was a self-made man — he made […]
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USWNT’s first fall dates announced
The USA will play two women’s friendly matches against Portugal followed by a match against an opponent to be determined during the three-game October window in the FIFA women’s calendar.
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World Coach of the Year Sarina Wiegman on the rise of Dutch women's soccer and the benefits of kids playing coed
Sarina Wiegman was voted Best FIFA Women’s Coach of 2017 after guiding the Netherlands women to their first major title, the 2017 European Championship, at which the Dutch endedGermany’s 22-year reign. Wiegman, who played college ball for Coach Anson Dorrance‘s 1989 NCAA-title winning University of North Carolina alongside Mia Hamm andKristine Lilly, took the national […]
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National Soccer Hall of Fame: O’Reilly, Heath and Sam Mewis eligible for induction for first time
There are 224 candidates eligible for election to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2026: • 64 Players;• 113 Veterans:• 47 Builders (only Referees). The Player list is headed by three USWNT greats eligible for induction for the first time: • Heather O’Reilly (three gold medals and one world championship with USWNT and nine club trophies);• Tobin Heath (two gold […]
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Tobin Heath retires: Crowd-pleasing ball artist won country, club and college championships
Heath stood out for her artistry on the ball, which made her a fan favorite and led to titles for country, club and college.
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Korbin Albert moves to OL Lyonnes
Midfielder Korbin Albert, the 2024 Olympic gold-medalist, has joined OL Lyonnes from Paris St. Germain as a free agent.
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USA-Canada Women’s Friendly Player Ratings
The U.S. women’s national team turned in a virtuoso performance in the
nation’s capital and overpowered Canada 3-0 on Wednesday night.
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USWNT vs. Canada: Emma Hayes spoiled for options while building ‘goldprint’
After beating Ireland 4-0 twice with two different starting lineups, the USWNT faces a tougher foe in Canada on Wednesday. Canada is, says Hayes, a “tier 1” team like Brazil and Japan, the only nations the USA has lost to since she took charge 13 months ago. Picking an XI from the 22 who got […]
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USA-Ireland Women’s Friendly Player Ratings
Emma Hayes made 11 changes to her starting lineup but the outcome was the same as the USA beat Ireland, 4-0.