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USWNT's Korbin Albert apologizes for 'insensitive' social media posts
Korbin Albert has issued an apologize via social media after past anti-LGBTQ+ content she liked and reposted resurfaced. MARCH 29
Luis Rubiales tells Spanish court he will cooperate with corruption probe
Luis Rubiales says he will return to Spain to face a judicial probe into the business deal to hold the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. MARCH 21
Spain fines its soccer federation for lack of harassment protocol at Women's World Cup
The Spanish soccer federation and Barcelona soccer club have been fined an undisclosed sum by Spain’s labor ministry. MARCH 6
Emma Hayes to make debut at US women's coach in June in two matches against South Korea
U.S. women’s coach Emma Hayes will make her debut with the national team in a pair of friendly matches against South Korea in June. MARCH 5
Australia, Chelsea star Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated harassment
British prosecutors say Australia soccer player Sam Kerr has pleaded not guilty to racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. MARCH 4
Spain women celebrate another soccer title. This time without the distractions
Spain followed up its Women’s World Cup title in August with victory in the inaugural Women’s Nations League on Wednesday. FEBRUARY 29
Mexico has its sights set on being 'a world contender' after upsetting USWNT in Gold Cup
After failing to qualify for last year's World Cup and the 2024 Olympics, Mexico's women's soccer team is finally trending in the right dire... FEBRUARY 28
World Cup champion Spain beats France 2-0 to win inaugural Women's Nations League final
Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati and Mariona Caldentey scored a goal each for Spain in front of a record crowd at La Cartuja Stadium in sou... FEBRUARY 28
Spain beats Netherlands 3-0 to earn Olympics spot and advance to Nations League final vs. France
Jenni Hermoso and Aitana Bonmatí helped Spain beat Netherlands 3-0 in the Women's Nations League semifinals on Friday, a victory that secure... FEBRUARY 23
Association representing Canadian women's team files lawsuit against Canada Soccer
The Canadian Soccer Players’ Association filed a $40 million lawsuit against 15 current and former board members of Canada Soccer. FEBRUARY 22
USWNT co-captain Lindsey Horan apologizes for comments about American soccer fans
USWNT co-captain Lindsey Horan apologized Thursday for recent comments she made saying that most American soccer fans "aren't smart." FEBRUARY 16
Blue cards and 'sin bins' eyed by soccer's rule-making panel
FIFA will discuss the implementation of "blue cards," which would send players off the field similar to rugby and ice hockey. FEBRUARY 9
Jen Beattie continues storied career with NWSL expansion side Bay FC
Versatile Scotland and Arsenal center back Jen Beattie is the latest player to join Bay FC. FEBRUARY 2
Luis Rubiales loses appeal against three-year FIFA ban after World Cup scandal
Luis Rubiales has lost his appeal against a three-year ban by FIFA for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup final. JANUARY 26
Luis Rubiales facing trial for unwanted kiss at Women's World Cup
Former Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales will face trial for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent at the World Cup. JANUARY 25
Bev Priestman to coach Canada through 2027 Women's World Cup
Bev Priestman agreed Thursday to a new contact to remain as Canada's women's soccer coach through the 2027 World Cup. JANUARY 25
Christine Sinclair, world’s top international goalscorer, re-signed by Thorns
Christine Sinclair, the world’s top international goalscorer among both women and men, will play one more season for the Thorns. JANUARY 22
Carli Lloyd: Emma Hayes is 'the perfect candidate' to coach the USWNT
USWNT legend Carli Lloyd shared her experience playing under Emma Hayes in 2009 on "Alexi Lalas' State of the Union Podcast." JANUARY 19
USWNT midfielder Samantha Mewis retires from soccer due to knee injury
USWNT midfielder Samantha Mewis has retired from soccer due to a knee injury that has sidelined her since the Tokyo Olympics. JANUARY 19
Casey Phair signs with Angel City after becoming youngest player at World Cup
Sixteen-year-old Casey Phair, the youngest player at last summer’s Women’s World Cup, has signed with Angel City of the NWSL. JANUARY 19
Sarina Wiegman signs contract extension until 2027 to stay as coach of England women's team
England coach Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension that runs through to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 JANUARY 16
Aitana Bonmatí hails 'powerful generation of women' as she accepts Best FIFA Women's Player award
World Cup champion Aitana Bonmatí won FIFA's award for best female soccer player on Monday, and she devoted her acceptance speech to her pee... JANUARY 16
Jenni Hermoso says former Spain coach Jorge Vilda made players feel uncomfortable
In a clip released Friday from her interview for the "Planeta Calleja" show on Spanish TV channel Cuatro, Jenni Hermoso said there was uneas... JANUARY 12
Jenni Hermoso testifies in sexual assault case after kiss at Women's World Cup
The Spanish player who was kissed on the lips by the soccer president after the Women’s World Cup final has appeared in court to testify in... JANUARY 2
Our 2024 sports wish list: A USWNT bounceback, the Ohtani show and a healthy Aaron Rodgers
If all these things go down in 2024, it's not a guarantee we'll all be happy – but we will have been resoundingly entertained. JANUARY 1