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US midfielders Bethune and Hutton move in pair of blockbuster $1m NWSL trades

Croix Bethune was traded from the Washington Spirit to the Kansas City Current for $1m, while Claire Hutton left the Current in a $1.1m transaction

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Top-four seeding of Women’s FA Cup would kill the magic and widen money gap

The FA’s proposals for a shake-up of the competition have met a groundswell of opposition with fans arguing it would bolster the wealthy elite

The Guardian - UK

Gotham FC leave Champions Cup disappointed, but with an ambitious long-term plan

The defending NWSL champions had the deck stacked against them in London, but committed ownership is thinking much farther ahead

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Pitch Points: Which Arsenal narrative will prevail, and how has Carrick reset Man United?

The world of soccer throws up no shortage of questions. In today’s column, we endeavor to answer three of them

The Guardian - US

'Take care of us' Leading Lionesses send clear message to FIFA and Gianni Infantino

One of England's Lionesses stars is unhappy with the timing of the Women’s Champions Cup which Arsenal have reached the final of

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USWNT great Crystal Dunn announces retirement after decorated career

The versatile talent finished a decorated career having won a World Cup title and Olympic gold for the US, plus three league titles and NWSL MVP honors

The Guardian - US

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

Zanotti fires Corinthians to shock semi-final win over Gotham in Women’s Champions Cup

Corinthians earned a stunning 1-0 victory against Gotham FC in the first semi-final of the inaugural Fifa Women’s Champions Cup after Gabi Zanotti’s winner

The Guardian - UK

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?

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Concerns grow over fairness of Women’s Champions Cup timing, location, and Fifa support

Some clubs have been dismayed at the built-in advantages afforded to Arsenal in the inaugural edition of Fifa’s women’s club competition

The Guardian - US

The first Women’s Champions Cup: what is it and should we pay attention?

This newsletter looks at Fifa’s new competition, which takes place in London this week and has a $2.3m prize fund

The Guardian - UK

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.

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Chelsea’s Alyssa Thompson: ‘I think of this as like going away for college like all my friends did’

Blues’ record signing talks to Sophie Downey about adapting to English football culture, the challenge of leaving family behind and being well taught by Sonia Bompastor

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Everything You Need to Know About Trinity Rodman’s Groundbreaking NWSL Contract

The U.S. women’s national team forward inked a new three-year contract with the Washington Spirit and is likely the first NWSL player to access new funds outside the salary cap.

The Guardian - US

Trinity Rodman stays in NWSL, signing record contract with Spirit

The three-year deal makes Rodman the NWSL’s highest-paid player and ends months of uncertainty over the USWNT star’s future

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How Gotham FC Is Preparing for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup

With a short offseason punctuated by international travel, the reigning NWSL champions are prioritizing player health and safety while pursuing more hardware.

The Guardian - UK

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

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2026 NWSL Schedule: Top Matchups to Circle on the Calendar

Back and bigger than ever, here are some picks of the best matches to watch from the NWSL’s 248-game slate.

The Guardian - UK

‘Europe, be afraid’: Le Sommer adds more star power to Mexico’s French revolution

The arrival at Toluca of another France favourite adds to Liga MX Femenil’s claim of being among the world’s top five

The Guardian - US

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

The Guardian - US

USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps signs with NWSL’s Denver Summit

The US midfielder will join the NWSL expansion side after her OL Lyonnes contract ends in June

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U.S. Defender Emily Sams ‘Ready for a New Challenge’ With Move to Angel City FC

The Los Angeles club acquired Sams via a trade with Orlando Pride in exchange for $650,000 intraleague transfer funds.

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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.

The Guardian - US

Kansas City Current hire Chris Armas as head coach after MLS stints

The former USMNT player held multiple MLS jobs and last coached in women’s soccer at the college level in 2014

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