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Latest Women’s Soccer News and Transfer Rumors

5Nov

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Features, Women's Football

Latest Women’s Soccer News and Transfer Rumors

It can be difficult to find all the latest news on women's soccer in one place, particularly transfer rumors. We aim to change that by providing the latest updates, the source they come from, as well as additional context about the players and details of the potential deals. So check back here for the latest transfer rumors, news, and updates around the world of women's soccer, including Europe's top five leagues and the NWSL. News items are sorted based on recency, with the latest updates coming at the top. Is Alexia Putellas leaving Barcelona? Details Per a report from Diari Ara in Catalunya, Alexia Putellas is receiving highly lucrative offers from around the world, but she is still expected to stay with Barcelona. Analysis The Putellas rumors are nothing new, but they ...

25Sep

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Features, Women's Football

The 20 best players in USWNT history

No country has achieved greater success in women's football than the United States. Since winning their first World Cup in 1991, the USWNT has been a dominant force in the sport, taking home the crown four times with four additional "podium" finishes. With an emphasis on the collective and a style of play that prioritizes confidently controlling the pitch, the USWNT have always been on the front foot. They are never satisfied in matches, always looking to add more goals to their tally. So many wonderful footballers have represented the United States at the international level, and they've had world-class athletes at every single position in the XI. Let's take a look back at the 20 best players to ever suit up for the USWNT. Kristine Lilly From 1987 to 2010, Kristine Lilly made a...

The best Arsenal Women players right now in 2023

26Jun

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, Women's Football

The best Arsenal Women players right now in 2023

Arsenal Women are one of the most storied teams in football. The 2018/19 FA WSL champions were once the most dominant team in English football, and while they only finished third in the league in 2022/23, they were on the doorstep of the Champions League Final. Had several key players not suffered severe injuries, who knows what they could have accomplished? The Gunners boast some of the world's most elite talents and have top players at every level of the team - from defense to attack. And like any great team, they have just the right mix of experienced players and up-and-coming talents. So let's take a look at the best Arsenal Women players currently in 2023. ST Vivianne Miedema Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema is a record-breaking goal-scorer and one of the best players of h...

Ranking the 10 best women’s footballers in the world right now in 2023

25Jun

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Features, Women's Football

Ranking the 10 best women’s footballers in the world right now in 2023

Who are the best women's footballers in the world right now? With so much quality in Europe's top five leagues, Liga MX, Australia, and, of course, the ultra-competitive NWSL, it seems like it is an impossible task to narrow the list down to 10. And then, it seems even more futile to try and sort those exclusive 10, elite of the elite footballers into a ranking. However, we aim to do our best and help you learn more about the most dominant footballers on the planet. So here are the 10 best women's footballers in the world right now, updated before the 2023 World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. 10. Bunny Shaw Khadija "Bunny" Shaw was one of the breakout stars of the 2019 World Cup. Just a couple of years later, Shaw would score 22 goals with 7 assists for D1 Arkema's third-placed tea...

Ranking the 11 best teams at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

22Jun

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Features, Women's Football

Ranking the 11 best teams at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

The 2023 Women's World Cup will take place in New Zealand and Australia, the first time we will have two host nations for this wonderful event. From July 20 until the Final on August 20, football fans across the world will be treated to a spectacle that has never disappointed in the past. In 2019, the USWNT reigned supreme again for the fourth time, defeating the Netherlands rather convincingly in the Final. Will they three-peat as winners in 2023? Or will another great team rise above them to capture the coveted trophy? Before the tournament begins next month, let's rank the top 10 most likely teams to win the 2023 Women's World Cup. 11. Canada Canada have a TON of experience, and nobody should be sleeping on them as World Cup title contenders. And when it comes to experience, nob...

The 10 best USWNT players you need to know for the 2023 World Cup

16Jun

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

Features, Women's Football

The 10 best USWNT players you need to know for the 2023 World Cup

The reigning World Cup champions, the USWNT have won the world's most prestigious footballing competition four times, which is the most of any country. With the world's most competitive league from top to bottom and the collegiate circuit, the United States is able to produce world-class athletes and technicians at all positions. So once again, they will be among the favorites to win it all at the 2023 World Cup, and many expect the Stars and Stripes to repeat as champions. Even making the final squad of the USWNT is quite the challenge, given all the American talent in women's football. Tough decisions will have to be made, but before the squad is finalized, let's take a look at the 10 very best players we could see suiting up for the United States at the upcoming World Cup in Austr...

Barcelona vs. Wolfsburg player ratings for the 2023 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final

3Jun

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, Women's Football

Barcelona vs. Wolfsburg player ratings for the 2023 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final

What an incredible game. Barcelona Femení and Wolfsburg Frauen were undoubtedly the two best teams of the 2022/23 UEFA Women's Champions League, and they unsurprisingly delivered an all-time classic in the Final. Despite going down 2-0 early to Wolfsburg, Barcelona quickly rallied the troops with a rapid-fire brace from Patri Guijarro to start the second half. They then found the third goal after a frenetic spell of play inside the penalty box. Here are the player ratings from Barcelona's 3-2 win over Wolfsburg, as they, once again, confirmed that they are the best - and the most entertaining - team on the entire planet. And I mean, the entire planet. Barcelona Player Ratings GK Sandra Paños, 6.0 - Could do absolutely nothing about Ewa Pajor's brilliant opener. The ball was struck ...

How Roma Women became champions of Serie A

29Apr

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, Women's Football

How Roma Women became champions of Serie A

On Saturday, April 29, AS Roma Women secured the first Serie A title in their history by defeating Fiorentina in a "playoff" fixture fought among the teams at the top half of the league table. It was the Giallrosse's 10th win in a row, meaning they had not lost a single league fixture in 2023, including all five of their last playoff matches. Now eight points clear of Juventus following last weekend's incredible 3-2 win over the Bianconere, Roma are proudly the holders of the Scudetto, breaking up Juve's monopoly of the most prized title in women's Italian football. Juventus had won the league in each of the last five seasons, but, now, Roma are on top. And it is fitting that they have won the title a week after beating the Bianconere, given their only two losses (or draws, for that ...

Ranking the 10 best NWSL players for the start of the 2023 season

24Mar

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, Women's Football

Ranking the 10 best NWSL players for the start of the 2023 season

The 2023 NWSL season is upon us, as the most exciting league in world football will be back in action this weekend. After the unpredictability of the last campaign, there is plenty of anticipation in the air for the new season, with the NWSL boasting more star power and up-and-coming talent than any other league while providing more than enough parity to keep fans intrigued until the Final. Before the season begins, let's take a look at the best players in the NWSL right now, ranking a top 10. This list is weighted on players who make the most difference for their team, so it is heavy on attacking players and those who score highly in key analytics like chances-created and progressive actions. 10. Racing Louisville LB Carson Pickett To some, new Racing Lousiville acquisition Carson Pi...

24Jul

By khushibhindeNo Comments

Features, Women's Football

Sam Kerr’s FIFA 23 cover is a big deal, but more work must be done

For football fans, EA Sports' FIFA cover reveal has become a tradition, with the honour usually going to the most prominent or iconic players at the time. On Friday, FIFA confirmed that Chelsea Women's Sam Kerr and French superstar Kylian Mbappé would be on the cover of FIFA 23. Having Sam Kerr on the cover of FIFA 23 is a monumental achievement not only for women in sport, but also for female representation in the gaming space. It represents a shift in how the digital sports world views female athletes and is a significant step towards greater inclusivity for women in the video game realm. It will be the first game in the series to feature both women's club football and the Women's World Cup. The game will include the Barclays Women's Super League of England and the Division 1 of Fr...