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ESPN's list of top players of 2025, published today, completes the criteria that will determine who counts as an NWSL “High Impact Player” come June 1. Michelle Agyemang, Vicky López, & Aggie Beever-Jones are in the top 40, making them HIP-eligible. Our story has been updated with their additions.
Who is eligible for the NWSL’s new “High Impact Player” rule money? A lot of Europeans, it turns out. @abigailsegel.bsky.social dug into the newly announced criteria to determine who exactly qualifies for the contentious new roster designation—and who doesn’t: equalizersoccer.com/2025/12/23/w...
Who exactly is eligible for HIP money?
The National Women’s Soccer League’s official announcement of its new “High Impact Player” rule included the criteria that will be used to determine which players will qualify for the new roster mecha...
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December 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
ESPN's list of top players of 2025, published today, completes the criteria that will determine who counts as an NWSL “High Impact Player” come June 1. Michelle Agyemang, Vicky López, & Aggie Beever-Jones are in the top 40, making them HIP-eligible. Our story has been updated with their additions.
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The Kansas City Current has announced that goalkeeper Tyler McCamey, defender Regan Steigleder and forward Alex Pfeiffer have departed the club.
McCamey and Steigleder will pursue free agency, while Pfeiffer and the club have agreed to mutually terminate her contract
McCamey and Steigleder will pursue free agency, while Pfeiffer and the club have agreed to mutually terminate her contract
December 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Kansas City Current has announced that goalkeeper Tyler McCamey, defender Regan Steigleder and forward Alex Pfeiffer have departed the club.
McCamey and Steigleder will pursue free agency, while Pfeiffer and the club have agreed to mutually terminate her contract
McCamey and Steigleder will pursue free agency, while Pfeiffer and the club have agreed to mutually terminate her contract
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Full story on the #NWSL announcing the new High Impact Player rule we've been reporting... and the NWSLPA reaffirming its opposition to it, from @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
NWSL OKs 'Rodman rule' even as union objects
The NWSL on Tuesday announced the creation of what has been referred to internally as the "High Impact Player" rule (HIP), which would allow teams to spend up to $1 million outside of the salary cap o...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Full story on the #NWSL announcing the new High Impact Player rule we've been reporting... and the NWSLPA reaffirming its opposition to it, from @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social:
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Denver Summit FC announced today the signing of defender Carson Pickett, a two-time NWSL Best XI honoree and U.S. international, through the 2027 season
December 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Denver Summit FC announced today the signing of defender Carson Pickett, a two-time NWSL Best XI honoree and U.S. international, through the 2027 season
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Farewell to Mónica Ocampo, a Mexican legend.
“I’m quitting soccer officially,” she said.
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“I’m quitting soccer officially,” she said.
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
Liga MX Femenil: Mónica Ocampo announces retirement, and the official calendar for next tournament is out
Mexican legend, Mónica Ocampo, has decided to hang up her boots
www.allforxi.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Farewell to Mónica Ocampo, a Mexican legend.
“I’m quitting soccer officially,” she said.
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
“I’m quitting soccer officially,” she said.
www.allforxi.com/liga-mx-feme...
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Renée Slegers: "We’ll have to look at what’s good for the team and what’s good for Jenna. So I think when we have something to share or communicate, we will, but of course it’s about Jenna and what’s good for her at her stage in her career.” #AWFC
Could Jenna Nighswonger return to #NWSL?
Could Jenna Nighswonger return to #NWSL?
Could Arsenal defender Jenna Nighswonger be headed back to the NWSL?
What move lies ahead for the USWNT left-back?
www.allforxi.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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In “The Big Bounce: The Surge That Shaped the Future of U.S. Soccer,” Soccer Commissioner of the 1984 Olympics, Alan Rothenberg, describes running out of game tickets, assessing a bomb threat, and avoiding a riot and stampede.
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'The Big Bounce': Tales from the 1984 Olympics, which set American soccer on a new trajectory - Soccer America
Before becoming the CEO and chairman of the USA-hosted 1994 FIFA World Cup, Alan Rothenberg served as the Soccer Commissioner of the 1984 Olympics.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In “The Big Bounce: The Surge That Shaped the Future of U.S. Soccer,” Soccer Commissioner of the 1984 Olympics, Alan Rothenberg, describes running out of game tickets, assessing a bomb threat, and avoiding a riot and stampede.
@mikewoitalla.bsky.social
www.socceramerica.com/the-big-boun...
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www.socceramerica.com/the-big-boun...
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As we talk about the top end of women's soccer players and speak in millions, another FIFPRO study reminds of the realities of global minimum standards:
66% of players make <$20K
25% have outside jobs
33% have contract of <1 year
22% have no contract
The study:
www.fifpro.org/en/articles/...
66% of players make <$20K
25% have outside jobs
33% have contract of <1 year
22% have no contract
The study:
www.fifpro.org/en/articles/...
Latest FIFPRO player survey highlights growth in some confederations – but players feel current gaps still need addressed
A FIFPRO survey which collected responses from 383 footballers from over 40 nations who competed in this year’s women’s confederation championships provides an illustration of how players experience t...
www.fifpro.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
As we talk about the top end of women's soccer players and speak in millions, another FIFPRO study reminds of the realities of global minimum standards:
66% of players make <$20K
25% have outside jobs
33% have contract of <1 year
22% have no contract
The study:
www.fifpro.org/en/articles/...
66% of players make <$20K
25% have outside jobs
33% have contract of <1 year
22% have no contract
The study:
www.fifpro.org/en/articles/...
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Hannah Hampton has won the Fifa Best women’s goalkeeper 2025 award, completing a global goalkeeper award double after she received the Ballon d’Or ceremony’s equivalent prize for keepers in September. #Lionesses
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
England’s Hannah Hampton wins Fifa Best women’s goalkeeper 2025 award
Hannah Hampton has won the Fifa Best women’s goalkeeper 2025 award, completing a global goalkeeper award double
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December 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Hannah Hampton has won the Fifa Best women’s goalkeeper 2025 award, completing a global goalkeeper award double after she received the Ballon d’Or ceremony’s equivalent prize for keepers in September. #Lionesses
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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The Fifa Best women's XI for 2025:
Hampton, Bronze, Williamson, Paredes, Batlle, Bonmati, Guijarro, Pina, Caldentey, Russo, Putellas.
#Lionesses
Hampton, Bronze, Williamson, Paredes, Batlle, Bonmati, Guijarro, Pina, Caldentey, Russo, Putellas.
#Lionesses
December 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Fifa Best women's XI for 2025:
Hampton, Bronze, Williamson, Paredes, Batlle, Bonmati, Guijarro, Pina, Caldentey, Russo, Putellas.
#Lionesses
Hampton, Bronze, Williamson, Paredes, Batlle, Bonmati, Guijarro, Pina, Caldentey, Russo, Putellas.
#Lionesses
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England women's manager Sarina Wiegman has won the best FIFA women's coach for the fifth time after winning the 2025 UEFA Women's Championship.
December 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
England women's manager Sarina Wiegman has won the best FIFA women's coach for the fifth time after winning the 2025 UEFA Women's Championship.
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The best of the best! Aitana Bonmatí is crowned as the best for a third consecutive year.
"Nothing makes me prouder than being recognized by players, coaches, and fans for the third time in a row," she said.
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"Nothing makes me prouder than being recognized by players, coaches, and fans for the third time in a row," she said.
www.allforxi.com/latest-news/...
FIFA The Best awards: Hannah Hampton, Lizbeth Ovalle, Aitana Bonmatí and Sarina Wiegman take home awards and best XI
Who are the 2025 best players accoding to FIFA?
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December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The best of the best! Aitana Bonmatí is crowned as the best for a third consecutive year.
"Nothing makes me prouder than being recognized by players, coaches, and fans for the third time in a row," she said.
www.allforxi.com/latest-news/...
"Nothing makes me prouder than being recognized by players, coaches, and fans for the third time in a row," she said.
www.allforxi.com/latest-news/...
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Utah Royals FC announced today the mutual termination of contract with forward Aisha Solórzano allowing her to pursue other opportunities.
December 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Utah Royals FC announced today the mutual termination of contract with forward Aisha Solórzano allowing her to pursue other opportunities.
FIFA Women's Champions Cup will be played in London:
www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/womens/womens-champions-cup/2026
Ticket links will go live when tix go on sale
Jan 27 semis at Brentford
www.eticketing.co.uk/brentfordfc/...
Feb 1 third-place game & final at Arsenal
www.arsenal.com/tickets
www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/womens/womens-champions-cup/2026
Ticket links will go live when tix go on sale
Jan 27 semis at Brentford
www.eticketing.co.uk/brentfordfc/...
Feb 1 third-place game & final at Arsenal
www.arsenal.com/tickets
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December 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
FIFA Women's Champions Cup will be played in London:
www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/womens/womens-champions-cup/2026
Ticket links will go live when tix go on sale
Jan 27 semis at Brentford
www.eticketing.co.uk/brentfordfc/...
Feb 1 third-place game & final at Arsenal
www.arsenal.com/tickets
www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/womens/womens-champions-cup/2026
Ticket links will go live when tix go on sale
Jan 27 semis at Brentford
www.eticketing.co.uk/brentfordfc/...
Feb 1 third-place game & final at Arsenal
www.arsenal.com/tickets
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#NWSL goalkeeper news:
Chicago signs Katie Lund to a a 3-year. Alyssa Naeher is back w/Chicago for 2026. Lund could be long-term new No. 1
Casey Murphy to Boston is now official, as ESPN reported in October. Big investment: 4 years + option. I'm told $1.5M guaranteed.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Chicago signs Katie Lund to a a 3-year. Alyssa Naeher is back w/Chicago for 2026. Lund could be long-term new No. 1
Casey Murphy to Boston is now official, as ESPN reported in October. Big investment: 4 years + option. I'm told $1.5M guaranteed.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Source: NWSL's Legacy sign Murphy to $1.5M deal
Goalkeeper Casey Murphy has signed one of the most lucrative guaranteed deals for a goalkeeper in NWSL history with Boston Legacy FC, a source confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#NWSL goalkeeper news:
Chicago signs Katie Lund to a a 3-year. Alyssa Naeher is back w/Chicago for 2026. Lund could be long-term new No. 1
Casey Murphy to Boston is now official, as ESPN reported in October. Big investment: 4 years + option. I'm told $1.5M guaranteed.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Chicago signs Katie Lund to a a 3-year. Alyssa Naeher is back w/Chicago for 2026. Lund could be long-term new No. 1
Casey Murphy to Boston is now official, as ESPN reported in October. Big investment: 4 years + option. I'm told $1.5M guaranteed.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Best of luck, Brooklyn 💙
We have agreed to trade Brooklyn Courtnall to Bay FC. Thank you, Brooklyn!
We have agreed to trade Brooklyn Courtnall to Bay FC. Thank you, Brooklyn!
NC COURAGE RECEIVE $100,000 IN INTRALEAGUE TRANSFER FUNDS FROM BAY FC FOR DEFENDER BROOKLYN COURTNALL | News - NC Courage
Former USC standout ended 2025 season on loan with the California club
www.nccourage.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Best of luck, Brooklyn 💙
We have agreed to trade Brooklyn Courtnall to Bay FC. Thank you, Brooklyn!
We have agreed to trade Brooklyn Courtnall to Bay FC. Thank you, Brooklyn!
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#NWSL transfer updates so far today!
🏔️ Camryn Biegalski ➡️ Denver
🦢 Hannah Stambaugh ➡️ Boston
🩵 Marisa Jordan ➡️ Kansas City in a trade that sent a 2026 international roster spot to North Carolina
Catch them all in our tracker:
equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/24/n...
🏔️ Camryn Biegalski ➡️ Denver
🦢 Hannah Stambaugh ➡️ Boston
🩵 Marisa Jordan ➡️ Kansas City in a trade that sent a 2026 international roster spot to North Carolina
Catch them all in our tracker:
equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/24/n...
December 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
#NWSL transfer updates so far today!
🏔️ Camryn Biegalski ➡️ Denver
🦢 Hannah Stambaugh ➡️ Boston
🩵 Marisa Jordan ➡️ Kansas City in a trade that sent a 2026 international roster spot to North Carolina
Catch them all in our tracker:
equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/24/n...
🏔️ Camryn Biegalski ➡️ Denver
🦢 Hannah Stambaugh ➡️ Boston
🩵 Marisa Jordan ➡️ Kansas City in a trade that sent a 2026 international roster spot to North Carolina
Catch them all in our tracker:
equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/24/n...
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Who will Bay FC be under Emma Coates? She shared some of her vision today| @sfchronicle.com
www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...
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Emma Coates’ vision as new Bay FC coach? Empower players to make decisions
When Emma Coates was introduced as Bay FC’s new head coach on Wednesday, she and CEO Kay Cossington both emphasized the need for a clear identity and consistent playing style.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Who will Bay FC be under Emma Coates? She shared some of her vision today| @sfchronicle.com
www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...
www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
World Cup sked now available:
fwc26.assets.fifa.com/en/match_sch...
IN HOUSTON
Jun 14: Germany v Curaçao
Jun 17: Portugal v FIFA 1 winner
Jun 20: Netherlands v UEFA B winner
Jun 23: Portugal v Uzbekistan
Jun 26: Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia
Jun 29: Rd 32 C winner v F runner-up
July 4: Rd of 16
fwc26.assets.fifa.com/en/match_sch...
IN HOUSTON
Jun 14: Germany v Curaçao
Jun 17: Portugal v FIFA 1 winner
Jun 20: Netherlands v UEFA B winner
Jun 23: Portugal v Uzbekistan
Jun 26: Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia
Jun 29: Rd 32 C winner v F runner-up
July 4: Rd of 16
FIFA World Cup 26 - Media - Match Schedule
fwc26.assets.fifa.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
World Cup sked now available:
fwc26.assets.fifa.com/en/match_sch...
IN HOUSTON
Jun 14: Germany v Curaçao
Jun 17: Portugal v FIFA 1 winner
Jun 20: Netherlands v UEFA B winner
Jun 23: Portugal v Uzbekistan
Jun 26: Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia
Jun 29: Rd 32 C winner v F runner-up
July 4: Rd of 16
fwc26.assets.fifa.com/en/match_sch...
IN HOUSTON
Jun 14: Germany v Curaçao
Jun 17: Portugal v FIFA 1 winner
Jun 20: Netherlands v UEFA B winner
Jun 23: Portugal v Uzbekistan
Jun 26: Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia
Jun 29: Rd 32 C winner v F runner-up
July 4: Rd of 16
Stanford & Florida State return to the College Cup final — it's a rematch of the 2023 final, when Seminoles beat the Cardinal 5-1.
The final will be Monday 6 pm CT in KC. Watch on ESPNU!
Meanwhile, World 7s continues tomorrow w/all teams playing 2 games:
www.worldsevensfootball.com/tournament/f...
The final will be Monday 6 pm CT in KC. Watch on ESPNU!
Meanwhile, World 7s continues tomorrow w/all teams playing 2 games:
www.worldsevensfootball.com/tournament/f...
Fort Lauderdale, FL - World Sevens Football
Fort Lauderdale, FL is live now. Follow the action as elite clubs compete in 7v7 format for a $5M prize pool. View live standings, fixtures, and match results.
www.worldsevensfootball.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Stanford & Florida State return to the College Cup final — it's a rematch of the 2023 final, when Seminoles beat the Cardinal 5-1.
The final will be Monday 6 pm CT in KC. Watch on ESPNU!
Meanwhile, World 7s continues tomorrow w/all teams playing 2 games:
www.worldsevensfootball.com/tournament/f...
The final will be Monday 6 pm CT in KC. Watch on ESPNU!
Meanwhile, World 7s continues tomorrow w/all teams playing 2 games:
www.worldsevensfootball.com/tournament/f...
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I present to you the @sandiegowavefc.com team that got their first World Sevens win 🌊
December 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I present to you the @sandiegowavefc.com team that got their first World Sevens win 🌊
The World Cup groups are set!
But keep in mind the schedule won’t be confirmed til tomorrow:
www.fifa.com/en/tournamen...
But keep in mind the schedule won’t be confirmed til tomorrow:
www.fifa.com/en/tournamen...
www.fifa.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The World Cup groups are set!
But keep in mind the schedule won’t be confirmed til tomorrow:
www.fifa.com/en/tournamen...
But keep in mind the schedule won’t be confirmed til tomorrow:
www.fifa.com/en/tournamen...
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World Cup 2026 draw: updates as the teams await fate in Washington DC – live
World Cup 2026 draw: updates as the teams await fate in Washington DC – live
⚽ Washington DC draw due at 5.55pm GMT / 12.55pm local
⚽ Draw explainer | Qualifiers | Follow on Bluesky | Mail John
Benjamin gets in touch: “I am webmaster of www.national-football-teams.com !
“As you can imagine, draw day is quite something when international football is one of your things. I want to chip in on possible groups of death. These are the two of the hardest groups I could come up with:
Argentina
Morocco
Norway
Italy (If they qualify)
Spain
Colombia
Ivory Coast
Denmark (If they qualify)
Canada
Austria
Qatar
Cape Verde
Belgium
Iran
South Africa
Curacao Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
World Cup 2026 draw: updates as the teams await fate in Washington DC – live
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In his upcoming memoir, World Cup 1994 CEO and U.S. Soccer president at the time, Alan Rothenberg, recounts the star-studded Las Vegas spectacle that set the standard for World Cup Draws ever since.
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Alan Rothenberg on the World Cup’s most iconic draw: How Las Vegas set a ‘big event’ tone for 1994 - Soccer America
That a nation without a soccer pro league would pull off such a successful World Cup was far from certain when Rothenberg was put in charge in 1990.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
In his upcoming memoir, World Cup 1994 CEO and U.S. Soccer president at the time, Alan Rothenberg, recounts the star-studded Las Vegas spectacle that set the standard for World Cup Draws ever since.
@mikewoitalla.bsky.social
www.socceramerica.com/alan-rothenb...
@mikewoitalla.bsky.social
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