<![CDATA[UK Women's Football - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/womens-football/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngUK Women's Football - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/womens-football/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 06:24:52 GMTFri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:39 GMT<![CDATA['Finally ripping off the band-aid': Breaking down USWNT's Olympic roster and Alex Morgan's snub]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598139/2024/06/28/breaking-down-uswnts-olympic-roster-and-alex-morgans-snub/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598139/2024/06/28/breaking-down-uswnts-olympic-roster-and-alex-morgans-snub/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:39 GMTST PAUL, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: United States head coach Emma Hayes addresses the team after playing the Korea Republic at Allianz Field on June 04, 2024 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Alex Morgan's top five USWNT moments - what the team could miss with striker left off Olympic roster]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596641/2024/06/28/alex-morgan-top-uswnt-moments-olympics-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596641/2024/06/28/alex-morgan-top-uswnt-moments-olympics-soccer/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:12 GMTWELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 18: Alex Morgan of USA waves to fans during the International friendly fixture match between the New Zealand Football Ferns and the United States at Sky Stadium on January 18, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)<![CDATA['Football fans brought Freed from Desire back - that's some sort of justice for me']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589600/2024/06/28/football-fans-gala-freed-from-desire-interview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589600/2024/06/28/football-fans-gala-freed-from-desire-interview/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:08:41 GMT<![CDATA[PFA to seek conversations with Manchester United over management of women's team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597313/2024/06/27/manchester-united-women-team-pfa/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597313/2024/06/27/manchester-united-women-team-pfa/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:46:51 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Manchester Untied form a team huddle prior to the Adobe Women&#039;s FA Cup Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on May 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Manchester United captain Katie Zelem to leave club]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596130/2024/06/27/katie-zelem-manchester-united-exit/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596130/2024/06/27/katie-zelem-manchester-united-exit/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:25:08 GMTLEIGH, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Katie Zelem of Manchester United celebrates after the team&#039;s victory during the Adobe Women&#039;s FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village on April 14, 2024 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lucy Bronze: England defender to leave Barcelona after two years in Spain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595995/2024/06/27/lucy-bronze-to-leave-barcelona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595995/2024/06/27/lucy-bronze-to-leave-barcelona/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:40:56 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Lucy Bronze of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League 2023/24 semi-final second leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images )<![CDATA[The threat to Reading Women should sound a warning to fans across game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589798/2024/06/27/reading-women-ownership-issues/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589798/2024/06/27/reading-women-ownership-issues/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:05:42 GMTSHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MARCH 24: Reading players pose for a photo on pitch prior to the Barclays Women&#039;s Championship match between Sheffield United and Reading at Bramall Lane on March 24, 2024 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Alex Morgan missing the USWNT Olympic roster isn't as drastic as it looks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594689/2024/06/26/alex-morgan-olympic-roster-uswnt-shock-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594689/2024/06/26/alex-morgan-olympic-roster-uswnt-shock-soccer/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:25:01 GMT<![CDATA[Emma Hayes backs Korbin Albert's USWNT Olympic roster spot: 'She’s a tremendous human being']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593819/2024/06/26/korbin-albert-uswnt-emma-hayes-olympics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593819/2024/06/26/korbin-albert-uswnt-emma-hayes-olympics/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:58:49 GMTCOMMERCE CITY, CO - JUNE 1: Emma Hayes The United States head coach gives directions to Korbin Albert #5 during an international friendly game between the South Korean Republic and USWNT at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on June 1, 2024 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How the Spirit hired Jonatan Giraldez, the coach who led Barcelona to unprecedented success]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592592/2024/06/26/nwsl-washington-spirit-barcelona-jonatan-giraldez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592592/2024/06/26/nwsl-washington-spirit-barcelona-jonatan-giraldez/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:52:12 GMTBILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Jonatan Giraldez the head coach / manager of FC Barcelona celebrates with the trophy following the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League 2023/24 Final match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at Estadio de San Mames on May 25, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Manchester United confirm Lucia Garcia departure]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592720/2024/06/26/lucia-garcia-manchester-united-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592720/2024/06/26/lucia-garcia-manchester-united-transfer/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:58:25 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Lucia Garcia Cordoba of Manchester United Women reacts during the Adobe Women&#039;s FA Cup Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on May 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Diallo, the player accused of instigating attack on her team-mate: ‘I’m not a devil, I’m not an angel either’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588028/2024/06/26/aminata-diallo-interview-kheira-hamraoui/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588028/2024/06/26/aminata-diallo-interview-kheira-hamraoui/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:15:39 GMTPARIS, FRANCE - MAY 05: Aminata Diallo in action during a Paris Saint Germain Women training session on May 05, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Manchester United women's team asked to use 'portacabins' due to renovations at Carrington training ground]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586734/2024/06/25/manchester-united-women-carrington-portacabins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586734/2024/06/25/manchester-united-women-carrington-portacabins/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:04:35 GMTBIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Ella Toone and Mary Earps of Manchester United look dejected after the team&#039;s defeat in the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Prenton Park on May 05, 2024 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Manchester United expect Mary Earps to leave amid PSG contract offer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590269/2024/06/25/mary-earps-psg-man-utd/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590269/2024/06/25/mary-earps-psg-man-utd/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:34:38 GMTBIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Mary Earps of Manchester United acknowledges the fans after the team&#039;s defeat in the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Prenton Park on May 05, 2024 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The WSL, money and the boom times - what's really going on?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586630/2024/06/25/wsl-deloitte-financial-report/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586630/2024/06/25/wsl-deloitte-financial-report/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:20:09 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Merchandise is sold outside the stadium prior to the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on May 18, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)<![CDATA[San Diego Wave parts company with head coach Casey Stoney]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587827/2024/06/24/casey-stoney-san-diego-wave-departs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587827/2024/06/24/casey-stoney-san-diego-wave-departs/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:55:10 GMTHARRISON, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 15: Head coach Casey Stoney of San Diego Wave FC looks on against NJ/NY Gotham FC during the NWSL Challenge Cup at Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2024 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The WSL transfer window is open: What can we expect?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582869/2024/06/24/wsl-transfer-window-signings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582869/2024/06/24/wsl-transfer-window-signings/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:10:38 GMT<![CDATA[Barcelona Femeni name Pere Romeu, 30, as new head coach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580976/2024/06/21/pere-romeu-barcelona-head-coach/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580976/2024/06/21/pere-romeu-barcelona-head-coach/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:36:13 GMTBILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas lifts the trophy after the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League 2023/24 final match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at Estadio de San Mamés on May 25, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Ramsey Cardy - Sportsfile/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chelsea set to sign Sandy Baltimore from PSG]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579055/2024/06/20/sandy-baltimore-chelsea-psg-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579055/2024/06/20/sandy-baltimore-chelsea-psg-transfer/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:32:05 GMTPARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: Sandy Baltimore of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League Qualifying Round 2 Second Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United at Parc des Princes on October 18, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)<![CDATA[‘Copa 71’ aims to shine light on women's soccer tournament nearly erased from history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557349/2024/06/20/copa-71-womens-soccer-tournament-history/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557349/2024/06/20/copa-71-womens-soccer-tournament-history/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:00:21 GMTWomen&#039;s Football. World Cup in Mexico 1971 The championship of the Danish girls. Lis lene Nielsen with the trophy after the final match against Mexico. Kvindefodbold. VM i Mexico 1971 Mesterskabet til de danske piger. Lis lene Nielsen med pokalen efter finalekampen mod Mexico.<![CDATA[England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck joins Barcelona from Manchester City]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575383/2024/06/19/ellie-roebuck-barcelona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575383/2024/06/19/ellie-roebuck-barcelona/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:41:48 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Ellie Roebuck of Manchester City during the FA Women&#039;s Super League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at The Academy Stadium on March 26, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lyon Women appoint Joe Montemurro as new head coach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575344/2024/06/19/joe-montemurro-lyon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575344/2024/06/19/joe-montemurro-lyon/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:23:34 GMTMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: All Stars Head Coach Joe Montemurro gives instructions during an A-League All Stars Women Open Training Session at Casey Fields on May 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images for APL)<![CDATA[Pregnancy and football - what is it really like and what needs to change?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558978/2024/06/19/simone-boye-stine-larsen-pregnancy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558978/2024/06/19/simone-boye-stine-larsen-pregnancy/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:07:04 GMT<![CDATA[Seattle Sounders and Carlyle ownership group completes purchase of Seattle Reign in NWSL]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569374/2024/06/17/seattle-sounders-purchase-reign-nwsl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569374/2024/06/17/seattle-sounders-purchase-reign-nwsl/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:50:39 GMT<![CDATA[Denmark Euro 2024 squad refuse pay rise to ensure equal pay with women's team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5567207/2024/06/15/denmark-equal-pay/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5567207/2024/06/15/denmark-equal-pay/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 21:45:11 GMTCOPENHAGEN, DENMARK - MARCH 26: Denmark team prior to the friendly match between Denmark and Faroe Island on March 26, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Arsenal interested in signing Keira Walsh from Barcelona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564712/2024/06/14/keira-walsh-arsenal-barcelona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564712/2024/06/14/keira-walsh-arsenal-barcelona/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:28:43 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Keira Walsh of FC Barcelona acknowledges the fans after her team&#039;s victory in the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League 2023/24 semi-final second leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images )<![CDATA[Sam Kerr's Chelsea contract extension: A no-brainer or a gamble?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561450/2024/06/14/sam-kerr-chelsea-contract-extension/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561450/2024/06/14/sam-kerr-chelsea-contract-extension/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:05:16 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 6: Chelsea Women&#039;s Sam Kerr poses as she extends her Chelsea contract to 2026, at Stamford Bridge on June 6, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Washington Spirit completes signing of Esme Morgan from Manchester City]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561608/2024/06/13/esme-morgan-washington-spirit-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561608/2024/06/13/esme-morgan-washington-spirit-transfer/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:09:54 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Esme Morgan of Manchester City during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Manchester City Academy Stadium on March 23, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sam Kerr signs new two-year Chelsea contract]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558848/2024/06/13/sam-kerr-new-chelsea-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558848/2024/06/13/sam-kerr-new-chelsea-contract/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:20:36 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Sam Kerr of Chelsea reacts following the team&#039;s victory during the Barclays Women&#039;s Super League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on November 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Liverpool's Grace Fisk: 'I'd love to play for England but Williamson and Bright are world class']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545458/2024/06/13/grace-fisk-interview-liverpool-england/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545458/2024/06/13/grace-fisk-interview-liverpool-england/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:05:30 GMTGrace Fisk, Liverpool<![CDATA[Arsenal Women's Victoria Pelova sustains ACL injury while on Netherlands duty]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558071/2024/06/12/victoria-pelova-injury-arsenal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558071/2024/06/12/victoria-pelova-injury-arsenal/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:33:18 GMTMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Victoria Pelova of Arsenal in action during a Arsenal Women Press Conference &amp;amp; Training Session at AAMI Park on May 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Arsenal Women announce first pre-season tour to United States]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553593/2024/06/10/arsenal-women-preseason-tour-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553593/2024/06/10/arsenal-women-preseason-tour-america/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:59:20 GMTMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Arsenal Women FC vs A-League All Stars Women during the Global Football Week at Marvel Stadium on May 24, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo credit should read Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Emma Hayes' USWNT surgery has started well - but bigger tests await with an Olympic roster looming]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545046/2024/06/06/emma-hayes-uswnt-surgery/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545046/2024/06/06/emma-hayes-uswnt-surgery/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:30:15 GMTCOMMERCE CITY, CO - JUNE 1: Emma Hayes of the United States watches her team before a game between Korea Republic and USWNT at Dick&#039;s Sporting Goods Park on June 1, 2024 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[Manchester City Women director of football Nils Nielsen leaves the club]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5542638/2024/06/05/man-city-women-director-leaves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5542638/2024/06/05/man-city-women-director-leaves/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:48:25 GMTSHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JULY 13: Nils Nielsen, Head Coach of Switzerland reacts during the UEFA Women&#039;s Euro 2022 group C match between Sweden and Switzerland at Bramall Lane on July 13, 2022 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Sarah Stier - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Russo's complete centre-forward display shows England can deal with Daly retirement]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541134/2024/06/05/england-alessia-russo-rachel-daly/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541134/2024/06/05/england-alessia-russo-rachel-daly/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:02:55 GMTSAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - JUNE 04: Alessia Russo of England scores her team&#039;s second goal during the UEFA Women&#039;s EURO 2025 qualifying match between France and England at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on June 04, 2024 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[USWNT's transformation under Emma Hayes continues, 16-year-old Lily Yohannes scores in her debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541606/2024/06/04/uswnt-south-korea-takeaways-lily-yohannes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541606/2024/06/04/uswnt-south-korea-takeaways-lily-yohannes/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 02:32:41 GMTST PAUL, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: Lily Yohannes #6 of the United States celebrates scoring during the second half against the Korea Republic at Allianz Field on June 04, 2024 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Alessia Russo: England 'got our standards back' in France win]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540834/2024/06/04/england-women-france-alessia-russo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540834/2024/06/04/england-women-france-alessia-russo/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:28:24 GMTEngland&#039;s forward Alessia Russo #09 (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Women&#039;s Euro 2025 League A Group 3 qualifying football match between France and England at Geoffroy Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne, on June 4, 2024. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lithuania Women refuse to play Belarus in Euro 2025 qualifiers, given 3-0 defeats as punishment]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539636/2024/06/04/lithuania-belarus-womens-euro-2025/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539636/2024/06/04/lithuania-belarus-womens-euro-2025/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:12:03 GMTPARMA, ITALY - APRIL 08: Details of the Lithuanian National team crest on the jesrsey of Paulina Sarkanaite during the FIFA Women&#039;s World Cup 2023 Qualifier group G match between Italy and Lithuania at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 08, 2022 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Georgia Stanway: My game in my words]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536953/2024/06/04/georgia-stanway-my-game-in-my-words-england-bayern/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536953/2024/06/04/georgia-stanway-my-game-in-my-words-england-bayern/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:11:29 GMT<![CDATA[Mary Earps withdraws from England squad with hip injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534670/2024/06/02/mary-earps-england-squad-withdraws/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534670/2024/06/02/mary-earps-england-squad-withdraws/Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:02 GMTEngland&#039;s goalkeeper #01 Mary Earps (C) reacts as she leaves the pitch following an injury during the UEFA Women&#039;s Euro 2025 League A Group 3 qualifying football match between England and France at St James&#039; Park stadium in Newcastle, northern England, on May 31, 2024. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Emma Hayes earns win in USWNT coaching debut; Swanson, Davidson score twice]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534236/2024/06/01/uswnt-emma-hayes-south-korea/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534236/2024/06/01/uswnt-emma-hayes-south-korea/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 23:54:47 GMTCOMMERCE CITY, COLORADO - JUNE 01: United States head coach Emma Hayes along the sidelines during the second half against the Korea Republic at Dick&#039;s Sporting Goods Park on June 01, 2024 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Emma Hayes set up USWNT meeting with Deion Sanders: 'He is someone I really admire']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534116/2024/06/01/emma-hayes-uswnt-deion-sanders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534116/2024/06/01/emma-hayes-uswnt-deion-sanders/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 21:31:43 GMTBOULDER, CO - MAY 29: Colorado Buffaloes football head coach Deion Sanders talks with Emma Hayes of the United States after USWNT Training at Prentup Field on May 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[Man charged after protestor delays Scotland vs Israel match]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533742/2024/06/01/scotland-israel-protest-charged/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533742/2024/06/01/scotland-israel-protest-charged/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 13:07:39 GMTGLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 26: A general interior view home stadium of the national Scotland at Hampden Park during the international friendly match between Scotland and Northern Ireland at Hampden Park on March 26, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland.(Photo by AMA Archive - AMA/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sarina Wiegman's England are in a rut after 'unnecessary' defeat to France]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533577/2024/06/01/england-france-result/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533577/2024/06/01/england-france-result/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:57:50 GMTNEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Sarina Wiegman, Manager of England, and Leah Williamson of England look dejected following the team&#039;s defeat during the UEFA Women&#039;s EURO 2025 qualifying match between England and France at St James&#039; Park on May 31, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sarina Wiegman unsure on Mary Earps injury in England's Euro 2025 qualifier defeat to France]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533009/2024/05/31/mary-earps-injury-england/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533009/2024/05/31/mary-earps-injury-england/Fri, 31 May 2024 21:32:51 GMTNEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Mary Earps of England goes down with an injury during the UEFA Women&#039;s EURO 2025 qualifying match between England and France at St James&#039; Park on May 31, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Scotland Women's Euro 2025 qualifier delayed as protester chains himself to goalpost]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532765/2024/05/31/scotland-women-delayed-euro-2025/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532765/2024/05/31/scotland-women-delayed-euro-2025/Fri, 31 May 2024 19:32:04 GMTGLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 31: Pro-Palestinan activists staged protests at Hampden Park Glasgow ahead of tonight&#039;s clash with Scotland. The match will proceed behind closed doors after &quot;updated intelligence&quot; led to increased security fears around the match before the UEFA Women&#039;s EURO 2025 qualifying match between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park on May 31, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland.(Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)<![CDATA[More than 40 people interviewed by FA inquiry into Maddy Cusack's death]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515642/2024/05/31/maddy-cusack-inquiry-fa-sheffield-united/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515642/2024/05/31/maddy-cusack-inquiry-fa-sheffield-united/Fri, 31 May 2024 06:50:52 GMTSheffield United<![CDATA[Aggie Beever-Jones has made the breakthrough at Chelsea - now can she do it with England?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529530/2024/05/31/aggie-beever-jones-chelsea-england/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529530/2024/05/31/aggie-beever-jones-chelsea-england/Fri, 31 May 2024 04:25:57 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 27: Aggie Beever-Jones of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League 2023/24 Quarter Final Leg Two match between Chelsea FC Women and AFC Ajax at Stamford Bridge on March 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lauren James out of England's Euro 2025 qualifiers with foot injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530345/2024/05/30/lauren-james-england-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530345/2024/05/30/lauren-james-england-injury/Thu, 30 May 2024 19:28:44 GMTBURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Lauren James of England looks on during a training session at St Georges Park on May 27, 2024 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why four Argentina women's soccer players left camp in protest]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5528504/2024/05/30/argentina-women-protest-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5528504/2024/05/30/argentina-women-protest-soccer/Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[Is Sonia Bompastor a good fit for Chelsea's WSL winners?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521500/2024/05/30/bompastor-chelsea-tactics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521500/2024/05/30/bompastor-chelsea-tactics/Thu, 30 May 2024 04:08:33 GMTBILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 24: Sonia Bompastor, Head Coach of Olympique Lyonnais, reacts during a training session ahead of their UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League 2023/24 Final match against FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on May 24, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)<![CDATA[UK vs US: How much does it cost to watch Champions League and Premier League soccer?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518971/2024/05/30/us-uk-soccer-cost-premier-league-champions-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518971/2024/05/30/us-uk-soccer-cost-premier-league-champions-league/Thu, 30 May 2024 04:08:29 GMT<![CDATA[USWNT head coach Emma Hayes brings unique personality back to the country that 'made' her]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527743/2024/05/29/emma-hayes-personality-uswnt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527743/2024/05/29/emma-hayes-personality-uswnt/Wed, 29 May 2024 20:37:06 GMTBOULDER, COLORADO - MAY 28: Emma Hayes of the United States talks to her team during USWNT training at Prentup Field on May 28, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[How Chelsea chose Sonia Bompastor: Inside the search for Emma Hayes' successor]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5526038/2024/05/29/sonia-bompastor-chelsea-inside-deal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5526038/2024/05/29/sonia-bompastor-chelsea-inside-deal/Wed, 29 May 2024 16:30:49 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Head Coach of Olympique Lyonnais Sonia Bompastor gives instructions to her squad before the penalty shoot during the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg match between Chelsea FC and Olympique Lyonnais at Stamford Bridge on March 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chelsea announce 'strategic growth plan' for women's team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527010/2024/05/29/chelsea-womens-team-structure/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527010/2024/05/29/chelsea-womens-team-structure/Wed, 29 May 2024 16:01:17 GMTChelsea&#039;s German midfielder #08 Melanie Leupolz (C) holds the trophy as Chelsea players celebrate winning the title after the English Women&#039;s Super League football match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on May 18, 2024. Chelsea won the game 6-0 and secured their fifth league title in a row. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chelsea confirm Sonia Bompastor as Emma Hayes' successor]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404968/2024/05/29/chelsea-sonia-bompastor-emma-hayes-confirmed/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404968/2024/05/29/chelsea-sonia-bompastor-emma-hayes-confirmed/Wed, 29 May 2024 16:00:31 GMTSonia Bompastor head coach of Lyon during the UEFA Women&amp;#039;s Champions League 2023/24 Final match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at Estadio de San Mames on May 25, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sonia Bompastor, the single-minded manager replacing Emma Hayes at Chelsea]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5277883/2024/05/29/sonia-bompastor-chelsea-lyon-profile/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5277883/2024/05/29/sonia-bompastor-chelsea-lyon-profile/Wed, 29 May 2024 15:59:43 GMTTURIN, ITALY - MAY 21: Head coach of Lyon Sonia Bompastor holds the trophy during the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League final match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyon at Juventus Stadium on May 21, 2022 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Manchester City defender Esme Morgan set for Washington Spirit transfer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521515/2024/05/29/esme-morgan-washington-spirit-man-city/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521515/2024/05/29/esme-morgan-washington-spirit-man-city/Wed, 29 May 2024 14:26:36 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Esme Morgan of Manchester City celebrates following victory during the Barclays Women&#039;s Super League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 23, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Nearly 1 in 5 professional footballers use snus or nicotine pouches, study finds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5523150/2024/05/28/snus-pfa-study-professional-football/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5523150/2024/05/28/snus-pfa-study-professional-football/Tue, 28 May 2024 21:30:09 GMTILLUSTRATION - 03 May 2024, Saxony, Dresden: Tobacco-free nicotine pouches lie in tins on a table. Photo: Robert Michael/dpa (Photo by Robert Michael/picture alliance via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Steph Houghton: The highs, the lows and the sacrifices - and why she's chosen to retire]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520032/2024/05/27/steph-houghton-interview-retirement/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520032/2024/05/27/steph-houghton-interview-retirement/Mon, 27 May 2024 11:00:37 GMTBIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Steph Houghton of Manchester City acknowledges the fans, after making her final appearance before retiring, following the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on May 18, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Leah Williamson: England captain signs new Arsenal contract]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521419/2024/05/27/arsenal-leah-williamson-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521419/2024/05/27/arsenal-leah-williamson-contract/Mon, 27 May 2024 08:59:09 GMTLONDON COLNEY, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Leah Williamson signs a new contract with Arsenal Women at Sobha Realty Training Centre on May 27, 2024 in London Colney, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Putellas and Bonmati: Barcelona icons, Ballon d'Or winners, European champions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519954/2024/05/26/barcelona-champions-league-bonmati-putellas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519954/2024/05/26/barcelona-champions-league-bonmati-putellas/Sun, 26 May 2024 17:00:43 GMTBarcelona<![CDATA[Barcelona's Champions League win felt like a shift in power - but Lyon insist they will be back]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519584/2024/05/26/barcelona-champions-league-lyon-power/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519584/2024/05/26/barcelona-champions-league-lyon-power/Sun, 26 May 2024 04:07:42 GMTBILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona lifts the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League Trophy as her team mates celebrate after the team&#039;s victory in the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League 2023/24 Final match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at San Mames Stadium on May 25, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Barcelona 2 Lyon 0: With their third Women's Champions League in four years, is this a changing of the guard?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5517734/2024/05/25/barcelona-lyon-champions-league-bonmati/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5517734/2024/05/25/barcelona-lyon-champions-league-bonmati/Sat, 25 May 2024 18:12:37 GMTBILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Aitana Bonmati of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring her team&#039;s first goal during the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League 2023/24 Final match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at San Mames Stadium on May 25, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ona Batlle exclusive: Lockdown despair, frozen lake swims and winning at Barcelona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518226/2024/05/25/ona-batlle-barcelona-champions-league-final/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518226/2024/05/25/ona-batlle-barcelona-champions-league-final/Sat, 25 May 2024 04:05:56 GMTLAS ROZAS, SPAIN - APRIL 03: Ona Batlle poses for photo after an interview for Europa Press during the Spain Women Team call at Ciudad del Futbol on April 03, 2024, in Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Oscar J. Barroso / AFP7 via Getty Images)<![CDATA[USWNT head coach Emma Hayes talks Olympic roster preparations and the role of NWSL]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516648/2024/05/23/emma-hayes-uswnt-introduction-olympics-nwsl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516648/2024/05/23/emma-hayes-uswnt-introduction-olympics-nwsl/Fri, 24 May 2024 01:02:59 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 23: (EDITOR&#039;S NOTE: This image has been digitally altered.) United States Women&#039;s National Team head coach Emma Hayes poses for a portrait on May 23, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[Chelsea to confirm Sonia Bompastor as new head coach to replace Emma Hayes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5514769/2024/05/23/chelsea-sonia-bompastor-manager-next/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5514769/2024/05/23/chelsea-sonia-bompastor-manager-next/Thu, 23 May 2024 12:37:12 GMTLyon&#039;s French manager Sonia Bompastor reacts as she celebrates the victory at the end of the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League semi-final second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 28, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Athletic relaunches 'Full Time with Meg Linehan' podcast, covering USWNT, NWSL and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509787/2024/05/23/full-time-with-meg-linehan-podcast-return-uswnt-nwsl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509787/2024/05/23/full-time-with-meg-linehan-podcast-return-uswnt-nwsl/Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:42 GMT<![CDATA[How Megan Rapinoe ended up with a Dulwich Hamlet shirt]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5512855/2024/05/22/how-megan-rapinoe-ended-up-with-a-dulwich-hamlet-shirt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5512855/2024/05/22/how-megan-rapinoe-ended-up-with-a-dulwich-hamlet-shirt/Wed, 22 May 2024 20:25:59 GMT<![CDATA[Meet Emma Hayes' support staff, the team following her to join the USWNT]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5512073/2024/05/22/emma-hayes-uswnt-backroom-staff/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5512073/2024/05/22/emma-hayes-uswnt-backroom-staff/Wed, 22 May 2024 16:00:25 GMTKINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Paul Green, General Manager of Chelsea, Bart Caubergh, Head of Performance of Chelsea, Emma Hayes, Manager of Chelsea, Stuart Searle, Chelsea Goalkeeping Coach, and Denise Reddy, Assistant Coach of Chelsea celebrate with the Barclays FA Women&#039;s Super League Trophy following their team&#039;s victory in the Barclays FA Women&#039;s Super League match between Chelsea Women and Reading Women at Kingsmeadow on May 09, 2021 in Kingston upon Thames, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How much are Women's Super League teams worth?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500848/2024/05/22/wsl-teams-worth-chelsea/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500848/2024/05/22/wsl-teams-worth-chelsea/Wed, 22 May 2024 04:10:50 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Emma Hayes, Manager of Chelsea, celebrates victory with her players at full-time having won the Barclays WSL title following the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on May 18, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Athletic's end-of-season awards, 2023-24: Women's football]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5484121/2024/05/21/the-athletics-end-of-season-awards-2023-24-womens-football/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5484121/2024/05/21/the-athletics-end-of-season-awards-2023-24-womens-football/Tue, 21 May 2024 17:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[The Athletic's end-of-season awards, 2023-24: Men's football]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5476993/2024/05/21/athletic-end-of-season-awards-2023-24-men/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5476993/2024/05/21/athletic-end-of-season-awards-2023-24-men/Tue, 21 May 2024 16:30:12 GMT<![CDATA[Emma Hayes names first roster as USWNT head coach: Crystal Dunn listed as a forward]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509464/2024/05/21/uswnt-emma-hayes-first-roster/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509464/2024/05/21/uswnt-emma-hayes-first-roster/Tue, 21 May 2024 16:00:37 GMT<![CDATA[Alexia Putellas signs new two-year Barcelona contract]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509031/2024/05/21/alexia-putellas-new-barcelona-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509031/2024/05/21/alexia-putellas-new-barcelona-contract/Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:02 GMTBARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 14: Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring their team&#039;s second goal during the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League group stage match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at Estadi Johan Cruyff on November 14, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Stina Blackstenius signs new Arsenal contract]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508873/2024/05/21/stina-blackstenius-arsenal-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508873/2024/05/21/stina-blackstenius-arsenal-contract/Tue, 21 May 2024 09:05:30 GMT<![CDATA[Gotham FC to play Chelsea in New Jersey friendly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506819/2024/05/20/gotham-chelsea-friendly/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506819/2024/05/20/gotham-chelsea-friendly/Mon, 20 May 2024 14:52:03 GMTHARRISON, NEW JERSEY - MAY 19: Lynn Williams #10 of NJ/NY Gotham FC celebrates her 79th goal and breaks the NWSL scoring record surpassing Sam Kerr in the second half of the National Women’s Soccer League match against the Chicago Red Stars at Red Bull Arena on May 19, 2024 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The inside story of Manchester City's WSL season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5504190/2024/05/20/inside-manchester-city-women-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5504190/2024/05/20/inside-manchester-city-women-season/Mon, 20 May 2024 04:01:13 GMTManchester City&#039;s Steph Houghton (centre) and team-mates react after the final whistle in the Barclays Women&#039;s Super League match at Villan Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Saturday May 18, 2024. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Emma Hayes, the long goodbye and the legacy]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5504106/2024/05/19/emma-hayes-chelsea-legacy-uswnt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5504106/2024/05/19/emma-hayes-chelsea-legacy-uswnt/Sun, 19 May 2024 18:00:27 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Emma Hayes, Manager of Chelsea, celebrates after her teams victory during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on May 18, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Emma Hayes departs Chelsea for USWNT victorious, elated... and tired]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5503376/2024/05/18/chelsea-hayes-title-farewell-uswnt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5503376/2024/05/18/chelsea-hayes-title-farewell-uswnt/Sat, 18 May 2024 19:32:36 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Chelsea manager Emma Hayes celebrates with the trophy after the Barclays Women&#039;s Super League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on May 18, 2024 in Manchester, England.(Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chelsea win WSL title in USWNT-bound Emma Hayes' final game in charge]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5498866/2024/05/18/chelsea-womens-super-league-title-emma-hayes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5498866/2024/05/18/chelsea-womens-super-league-title-emma-hayes/Sat, 18 May 2024 15:59:40 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Emma Hayes, Manager of Chelsea, celebrates as she holds the Barclays Women&#039;s Super League title trophy following the team&#039;s victory in the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on May 18, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How South America's first Women's World Cup could help grow the game in the region]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500137/2024/05/18/south-america-womens-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500137/2024/05/18/south-america-womens-world-cup/Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00:51 GMTBANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 17: The FIFA Women&#039;s World Cup trophy is seen on a plinth after Brazil was announced as the host country during the 74th FIFA Congress 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) on May 17, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[WSL rivalries add to the intrigue as dramatic season reaches a tense finale]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492514/2024/05/18/wsl-chelsea-arsenal-manchester-city-united-rivalries/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492514/2024/05/18/wsl-chelsea-arsenal-manchester-city-united-rivalries/Sat, 18 May 2024 04:10:24 GMT<![CDATA[Marc Skinner signs Manchester United contract extension]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500874/2024/05/17/manchester-united-marc-skinner-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500874/2024/05/17/manchester-united-marc-skinner-contract/Fri, 17 May 2024 10:30:40 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Manchester United Head Coach / Manager Marc Skinner poses with the trophy at the end of the Adobe Women&#039;s FA Cup Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on May 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Brazil wins 2027 Women's World Cup hosting duties: What we know about the successful bid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500196/2024/05/17/brazil-wins-2027-womens-world-cup-hosting-duties-what-we-know-about-the-successful-bid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500196/2024/05/17/brazil-wins-2027-womens-world-cup-hosting-duties-what-we-know-about-the-successful-bid/Fri, 17 May 2024 05:50:47 GMTFIFA President Gianni Infantino announces Brazil as the hosts of the 2027 Women&#039;s World Cup during the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, 2024. The 74th FIFA Congress is taking place in Bangkok with member associations voting on a range of issues including confirmation of the host nation or nations for the 2027 women&#039;s football World Cup. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Incoming USWNT head coach Emma Hayes is a rare example of a Sir Alex Ferguson-style manager]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5498763/2024/05/17/emma-hayes-uswnt-sir-alex-ferguson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5498763/2024/05/17/emma-hayes-uswnt-sir-alex-ferguson/Fri, 17 May 2024 04:05:10 GMT<![CDATA[Chelsea set to sign Barcelona midfielder Julia Bartel]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499240/2024/05/16/julia-bartel-chelsea-barcelona-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499240/2024/05/16/julia-bartel-chelsea-barcelona-transfer/Thu, 16 May 2024 17:17:14 GMTALICANTE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 22: Julia Bartel of Spain in action during the U20 Women&#039;s Spain v U20 Women&#039;s Germany - International Friendly match on February 22, 2024 in Alicante, Spain. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images for DFB)<![CDATA[Alexia Putellas and Barcelona close to agreement over new two-year deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5498171/2024/05/16/alexia-putellas-barcelona-new-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5498171/2024/05/16/alexia-putellas-barcelona-new-contract/Thu, 16 May 2024 13:05:24 GMTBARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League 2023/24 Quarter Final Leg Two match between FC Barcelona and SK Brann at Estadi Johan Cruyff on March 28, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Advantage Chelsea in the WSL title race - the pressure is on Bunny Shaw-less Man City]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497357/2024/05/16/chelsea-man-city-wsl-title-race/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497357/2024/05/16/chelsea-man-city-wsl-title-race/Thu, 16 May 2024 11:00:46 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Maika Hamano of Chelsea celebrates after scoring her team&#039;s first goal during the Barclays Women&#039;s Super League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Brisbane Road on May 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)<![CDATA[FIFA approves new women's match calendar - what it means for players and leagues]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5496367/2024/05/15/fifa-womens-international-match-calendar-player-safety/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5496367/2024/05/15/fifa-womens-international-match-calendar-player-safety/Wed, 15 May 2024 18:10:25 GMTBANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Leadership Forum: Executive Women in Football at The Athenee Hotel on May 15, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Apinya Rittipo - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Man United Women have shown their potential, but will the club really harness it?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5495178/2024/05/15/man-utd-women-ineos/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5495178/2024/05/15/man-utd-women-ineos/Wed, 15 May 2024 13:00:49 GMTManchester United&#039;s French forward #09 Melvine Malard lifts the FA cup Trophy while celebrating with her team after winning the English Women&#039;s FA Cup final football match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium, in north west London, on May 12, 2024. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[First Women's Club World Cup to take place in January, February 2026]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5494912/2024/05/15/womens-club-world-cup-first-dates/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5494912/2024/05/15/womens-club-world-cup-first-dates/Wed, 15 May 2024 07:19:13 GMTEINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 03: Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona lifts the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League Trophy after the team&#039;s victory during the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League final match between FC Barcelona and VfL Wolfsburg at PSV Stadion on June 03, 2023 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chelsea women sale would fracture 'one club' mentality - and could hurt in long run]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493194/2024/05/15/chelsea-women-sale-comment/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493194/2024/05/15/chelsea-women-sale-comment/Wed, 15 May 2024 04:04:23 GMTLEIGH, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Mayra Ramirez and Emma Hayes, Manager of Chelsea, look dejected after the team&#039;s defeat during the Adobe Women&#039;s FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village on April 14, 2024 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)<![CDATA[WSL permutations: The latest title race scenarios for Manchester City and Chelsea]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5479041/2024/05/14/wsl-permutations-chelsea-manchester-city/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5479041/2024/05/14/wsl-permutations-chelsea-manchester-city/Wed, 15 May 2024 03:30:22 GMTKINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Millie Bright of Chelsea reacts during a team huddle prior to the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Chelsea FC and Bristol City at Kingsmeadow on May 05, 2024 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Manchester United Women unaware of awards dinner cancellation until plan became public]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490637/2024/05/14/manchester-united-women-awards-dinner/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490637/2024/05/14/manchester-united-women-awards-dinner/Tue, 14 May 2024 18:23:34 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Manchester United Women players during the Adobe Women&#039;s FA Cup Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on May 12, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Stephanie Meek - CameraSport via Getty Images)<![CDATA[At Gotham, Ann-Katrin Berger aims to catch up to NWSL speed and reach Olympic dream]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493280/2024/05/14/ann-katrin-berger-gotham-germany/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493280/2024/05/14/ann-katrin-berger-gotham-germany/Tue, 14 May 2024 18:15:31 GMTApr 28, 2024; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; NJ/NY Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger (30) warms up before the match against Racing Louisville FC at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Emma Hayes to face no UEFA action for 'worst decision in Women’s Champions League history' comment]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492331/2024/05/14/emma-hayes-uefa-chelsea-champions-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492331/2024/05/14/emma-hayes-uefa-chelsea-champions-league/Tue, 14 May 2024 13:06:48 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Emma Hayes, Manager of Chelsea gives instructions t her players during the UEFA Women&#039;s Champions League 2023/24 semi-final second leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Chelsea are considering sale of a minority stake in their women's team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492074/2024/05/14/chelsea-women-stake-sale-angel/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492074/2024/05/14/chelsea-women-stake-sale-angel/Tue, 14 May 2024 12:34:26 GMTREADING, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Millie Bright (1L) Erin Cuthbert (2L), Sam Kerr (1R) and Guro Reiten of Chelsea Women (2R) celebrate with the WSL trophy after the FA Women&#039;s Super League match between Reading and Chelsea at Select Car Leasing Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Reading, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Aggie Beever-Jones receives first senior England call up, Millie Bright returns]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5491996/2024/05/14/england-women-squad-euro-2025-qualifying/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5491996/2024/05/14/england-women-squad-euro-2025-qualifying/Tue, 14 May 2024 09:52:01 GMTBIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Aggie Beever-Jones of Chelsea celebrates scoring her team&#039;s second goal during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Prenton Park on May 01, 2024 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Arsenal Women to play majority of home matches at Emirates Stadium next season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490434/2024/05/14/arsenal-women-emirates-stadium/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490434/2024/05/14/arsenal-women-emirates-stadium/Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:37 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Jonas Eidevall, Manager of Arsenal, speaks with players of Arsenal as they huddle after the Barclays Women&#039;s Super League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on March 03, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)