USWNT Roster Takeaways: Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson Return for Japan Test More big names return to Emma Hayes’s squad as a daunting opponent awaits in the April friendlies. Sports Illustrated · Apr 1
Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson return to USWNT for friendlies against Japan Wilson and Davidson will return to the fold after long absences a trio of games against the recent Asian Cup champions The Guardian - US · Apr 1
USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Portland’s Reilyn Turner Takes Off The Portland Thorns forward’s prowess in the air could push her for another call-up from Emma Hayes in April. Sports Illustrated · Mar 30
‘What is the point of VAR?’: Emma Hayes and Ian Wright lambast controversial decisions in England-Uruguay draw Uruguay were awarded a late penalty after a VAR check while Ronald Araujo escaped a red card for a tackle on Phil Foden The Independent UK · Mar 27
US star Catarina Macario departs Chelsea for record $8m, five-year deal with San Diego Wave The 26-year-old forward, who had struggled to cement a starting role at Chelsea, is set to join Jonas Eidevall’s NWSL side immediately rather than in the summer The Guardian - US · Mar 27
'I know how much it hurt Chelsea to see Arsenal win the Champions League trophy last season. It was Emma Hayes who started that rivalry' Alex Scott previews heated Women's Champions League quarter-final Alex Scott talks Emma Hayes, Lauren James and Ballon d’Ors as she previews huge UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final FourFourTwo · Mar 24
USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Emma Sears Makes Her Case in NWSL Action With three friendlies against Japan on the horizon, the competition for places on Emma Hayes’s roster is heating up. Sports Illustrated · Mar 23
Mauricio Pochettino, Emma Hayes Earnings Revealed—Major Wage Gap The USMNT focus on the World Cup and the USWNT eye qualification in 2026. Sports Illustrated · Mar 20
Which USWNT Players Made Their Case at 2026 SheBelieves Cup? Emma Hayes’ team won three friendlies this past week, but which players solidified their spot for the next World Cup roster? Sports Illustrated · Mar 9
Emma Hayes’ USWNT built World Cup momentum with SheBelieves title: Three takeaways The US head coach has built a deep and talented pool of players as next summer’s tournament in Brazil approaches The Guardian - US · Mar 8
USWNT Takeaways: Maturity Shines in 1–0 Win Over Canada at SheBelieves Cup An unspectacular yet composed performance pleased manager Emma Hayes and showcased some intriguing midfield selections. Sports Illustrated · Mar 5
The third stage: what to expect from Emma Hayes’s USWNT with World Cup in sight? SheBelieves Cup campaign that starts against Argentina on Sunday will show Emma Hayes is now refining rather than experimenting her USNWT side The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
From Kerry Davis to Khadija Shaw: women’s footballers celebrated as part of Black in the Game Timely and powerful exhibition in Manchester marks the achievements and exclusions of black players in England The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Emma Hayes strikes balance of experience and youth for USWNT’s SheBelieves Cup roster Trinity Rodman, Alyssa Thompson and Naomi Girma feature in the 26-player squad set to face Argentina, Canada and Colombia next month The Guardian - US · Feb 17
Sports Illustrated · Feb 17 USWNT Roster Takeaways: Girma, Thompson and More Return for SheBelieves Cup Emma Hayes has called up her strongest possible squad ahead of matches against Argentina, Canada and Colombia.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9 Chelsea part company with head of women’s football in shock move Paul Green, Chelsea’s head of women’s football, has left the club after 13 years in a shock move
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6 Sonia Bompastor agrees Chelsea contract extension with club off WSL title pace Sonia Bompastor has agreed a contract extension as Chelsea’s head coach in a strong signal of the club’s trust
The Guardian - US · Jan 29 Four big predictions for the USWNT lineup after 2026’s first games With the year’s first games out of the way, open questions remain for Emma Hayes’ side in each position
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29 The ‘Rodman Rule’ threatens to undermine what makes the NWSL great While the desperation to keep Trinity Rodman is understandable, tweaking the salary cap could be a big mistake
Sports Illustrated · Jan 28 Which USWNT Players Made Their Case Against Paraguay and Chile? The U.S. women’s national team opened 2026 with a pair of big wins over South American opponents, but which players impressed most under Emma Hayes?
Sports Illustrated · Jan 25 USWNT Takeaways: Trinity Rodman Captains U.S. to 6–0 Rout of Paraguay In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 21 When Will Things Get Serious for the USWNT in 2026? The USWNT's January camp is always a strange affair, but manager Emma Hayes says that over a year of experimentation might be about to come to an end.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20 Trinity Rodman and the HIP rule: USWNT stars going abroad may not be the worst thing The benefit of national team players honing skills abroad is balanced by concerns over a weakened NWSL
The Guardian - US · Jan 14 Sam Coffey’s Man City move is another blow for a hamstrung NWSL USWNT stars have a world of options as their domestic league struggles to match European teams’ ambition
Sports Illustrated · Jan 8 USWNT Roster Takeaways: Trinity Rodman Leads Young, All-NWSL Group Emma Hayes’s 26-player roster for the upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Chile features players who play their club soccer in the U.S.