On top of the usual pro and college championships, the fall will feature three FIFA youth championships and the World Cup 2026 draw.
women’s soccer
Commissioner Jessica Berman on leveraging the NWSL’s superpower
Jessica Berman, the NWSL commissioner since March 2022, has overseen unprecedented growth in women’s pro soccer.
Heavy American presence in UEFA Women’s Champions League
Nine of the 18 teams feature Americans. They include six 2024 Olympic gold-medalists.
Sam Kerr scores in first Chelsea game in 634 days
Australian star Sam Kerr scored in her first match for Chelsea in 634 days when she put away a tap-in in the 3-1 Women’s Super League win at Aston Villa.
Jaedyn Shaw moves to Gotham FC on $1.25 million transfer
Jaedyn Shaw has been transferred from the North Carolina Courage to Gotham FC for $1.25 million, the largest intra-league transfer fee in NWSL history,
Albertin Montoya to leave Bay FC
Albertin Montoya, Bay FC’s coach since its launch, is stepping down at the end of the 2025 season.
Lily Yohannes shines in OL Lyonnes debut
Lily Yohannes scored one goal and helped set up another as champion OL Lyonnes beat promoted Marseille 3-1 in the French Première League opener.
Grace Geyoro’s transfer to London City Lionesses: ‘sadly’ not world record
Women’s Super League newcomer London City Lionesses have completed the signing of Paris Saint-Germain’s Grace Geyoro for one of the largest transfer fees in the history of women’s soccer.
Alyssa Thompson sold to Chelsea
Angel City FC has transferred 20-year-old winger Alyssa Thompson to Chelsea, according to multiple reports. The transfer fee has been variously reported to be from $1.3 million plus add-ons (The Athletic) to $1.5 million plus add-ons that could push the fee to near $2 million (ESPN). The move came before the English women’s transfer window closed on […]
‘Biggest’ Women’s Asian Cup can help drive change, says top official
Next year’s Women’s Asian Cup can help break down barriers for women in the region.
