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Pride Advances to First NWSL Championship Final After Beating Current

Brazilian legend Marta scored an outstanding winner in the dramatic semifinal that ended 3–2.

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Orlando Pride vs. KC Current Predicted Lineups: NWSL Playoffs

The NWSL Shield winners will host the Summer Cup champions in a semifinal matchup for the ages.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Four Clubs Competing in the 2024 NWSL Playoff Semifinals

Orlando Pride, Kansas Current City, Washington Spirit and Gotham FC are all fighting for their spot in the final this weekend.

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Orlando Pride Blow Away Chicago Red Stars to Advance to NWSL Semifinals

On the opening night of the playoffs, a brace from Barbra Banda helped the Pride overpower an outclassed opponent.

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Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Red Stars Predicted Lineups: NWSL Playoffs

How both the Orlando Pride and Chicago Red Stars could line up when the NWSL Playoffs begin on Nov. 8.

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NWSL playoff predictions: will Orlando and Marta continue their brilliant season?

Four teams dominated the regular season but the playoffs are notoriously fickle. Our writers make their picks for the upcoming battle for the title

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2024 NWSL Playoff Explainer: Format, Bracket, History and Team Profiles

Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 NWSL postseason, which will begin on Nov. 8

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Ballon d’Or 2024: Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win top awards – as it happened

Rodri beat Vinícius Jr to the men’s award and Aitana Bonmatí retained the women’s prize as Real Madrid boycotted the Paris ceremony

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6 reasons why FOOTBALL has been the best thing at Paris 2024

The women's Olympic football looked like it could be massive fun, but it has exceeded even our highest expectations for entertainment

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Matildas' spirit hailed - but ominous US test awaits

The Matildas are being hailed for their fantastic spirit in an astonishing 6-5 comeback win over Zambia - but the win couldn't hide alarming deficiencies.

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The Matildas Win Against Zambia Was So Wild It Was Almost Worth Getting Up At 3am On A Monday

The Matildas have narrowly managed to secure the win over Zambia in the second game of their Olympic group stage in Paris.

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Australia's Matildas Stage Incredible Comeback To Defeat Zambia 6-5

Read about Australia's Matildas' stunning 6-5 comeback victory against Zambia in an epic Olympic soccer match.

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Matildas earn amazing 6-5 comeback triumph over Zambia

The Matildas have earned one of the most extraordinary soccer wins in Olympic annals, a 6-5 comeback win over Zambia in Nice, to keep their golden dream alive.

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Matildas stay alive after late winner settles chaotic 11-goal Olympic thriller with Zambia

Michelle Heyman’s last-gasp winner spared Australia’s blushes in a helter-skelter, 11-goal encounter that Australia ultimately won 6-5

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Emma Hayes brings back joy as US attack thrives in Olympic opener

The English coach was brought into transform a team that had stumbled badly at last year’s World Cup. The early signs are encouraging

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USWNT Cruises Past Zambia to Open Olympic Group Stage

Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson gave the U.S. an early 3–0 lead as new coach Emma Hayes earned her first major tournament win with the team.

The Guardian - US

Early Swanson double gives USWNT comfortable win over Zambia in Olympic opener

Emma Hayes won her first competitive match as US coach with a 3-0 win to open the Olympics

The Guardian - US

US’s immovable object will meet Zambia’s unstoppable force in Olympic opener

Containing Barbra Banda will be the USWNT’s biggest challenge in Nice. But Naomi Girma leads a group capable of shutting down the most potent attacks

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The Guardian - UK

Why Zambia’s sharp-shooting Copper Queens won’t leave military behind

Despite the team’s rise on the global stage, players are often underpaid so look for opportunities in the armed forces

The Guardian - UK

Unearthed stories of ‘Lost Lionesses’ and Copa 71 expose past injustice

In shining a light on how female players were mocked and marginalised, documentary serves as a vital history lesson

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Zambia And Nigeria Secure Olympic Spots In Women's Football.

Zambia and Nigeria secure Olympic berths in women's football after playoff victories. Exciting matchups ahead in Paris Olympics.

The Guardian - UK

Africa’s female players are excelling: no Wafcon in 2024 would be a travesty

African women’s football has the world’s attention but this year’s continental competition is in danger of being cancelled

The Guardian - US

NWSL 2024 predictions: are Gotham FC and San Diego on a repeat collision course?

The new season kicks off on Friday night with the NWSL Challenge Cup. Our panel of writers deliver their verdicts on the MVP, champions and plotlines to watch

The Guardian - UK

NWSL preview: record signings, a historic stadium – and a new winner?

The season starts this weekend with two expansion teams and a number of high-profile signings. It promises to be quite a ride

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