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FIFA rules all women’s teams must have female coaches
FIFA decreed Thursday that all women’s teams competing in world tournaments must have a woman head or assistant coach on the bench. The rule, newly approved by the FIFA Council,…
Fifth asylum-seeking women’s soccer player decides to return to Iran
A fifth member of the Iranian women’s national soccer team who originally decided to remain in Australia on a refugee visa had a chance of heart and decided to return…
Report: Three asylum seekers choose to leave Australia, return to Iran
Three of the five players from the Iran women’s soccer team, who had attempted to seek asylum earlier this week while the team was in Australia, have elected to return…
Report: Five defect with Iran’s women’s soccer team in limbo in Australia
Amid the war in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran, five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team reportedly defected after Sunday’s game during the Women’s…
US closer to SheBelieves Cup title with shutout of Canada
Ally Sentnor’s goal lifted the U.S. women’s national team to a 1-0 victory over Canada in soggy Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday night to put the Americans in position to win…
USWNT great Crystal Dunn retires from soccer at 33
Decorated defender Crystal Dunn announced her retirement from soccer on Thursday at age 33. The U.S. Women’s National Team great won the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2024 Olympic…
Corinthians stun Gotham FC at Women’s Champions Cup
Brazil’s Corinthians got a late winner from captain Gabi Zanotti to defeat NWSL side Gotham FC 1-0 in the semifinals of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup on Wednesday in…
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After rough opening series, Athletics take aim at host Braves
76ers have sixth place within range going into clash vs. Heat
