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The nominees for U.S. Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year have been announced Rose Lavelle, Sam Coffey, Alyssa Thompson, Catarina Macario, and Emily Fox are among the nominees for U.S. Player of the Year award.

Who were the best 2025 USWNT players? The lists are out and now you can vote for your favorite.

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The nominees for U.S. Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year have been announced Rose Lavelle, Sam Coffey, Alyssa Thompson, Catarina Macario, and Emily Fox are among the nominees for U.S. Player of the Year award.

Who were the best 2025 USWNT players? The lists are out and now you can vote for your favorite.

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Signing alert: Brianna Pinto signs with Chicago Stars FC Brianna Pinto has left North Carolina for the Windy City. The midfielder signed a two-year contract.

Brianna Pinto #WithTheStars #NWSL

“I am thrilled to begin a new chapter of my career with Chicago Stars FC."

"Chicago is a city that celebrates sports and culture, and I’m honored to be part of a club with such proud roots."

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A budding superstar: How Olivia Moultrie’s dreams are becoming reality Olivia Moultrie’s journey to become a superstar is one of a kind. She not only has found her way to become a starter with the Portland Thorns but also, has changed the way things are done in the NWSL...

Olivia Moultrie has had a year full of growth with the Portland Thorns and you have to thank her for having the crazy dream of becoming the best player in the world.

“If they think your dreams are crazy, show them what crazy dreams can do.”
#BAONPDX
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Leaving a Legacy: How Jess Fishlock defied the odds to change the course of Wales’ football history Jessica Fishlock has cemented her place among the greats of women’s soccer.

“What Jess has done for Wales and the Welsh women’s football team is unprecedented.”

Against all odds, Jess Fishlock carved her name into Wales’ football history. One of the sport’s true greats. #WitnessTheReign

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Stumptown Radio: Emergency Podcast Edition - Portland Thorns and Rob Gale part ways The Portland Thorns made a 'surprise' move this evening when they announce the departure of head coach Rob Gale. Phuoc Nguyen and Melina Gaspar react to the news and more.

Stumptown Radio: Emergency Podcast Edition - Portland Thorns and Rob Gale part ways #BAONPDX

What's next for the club? @phuocerman.bsky.social and @melinae07.bsky.social discuss - including a few potential candidates.

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Championship DNA: Tigres win its seventh championship Liga MX Femenil Apertura 2025 has crowned its champion last Sunday. Tigres overcame a 0-3 deficit and lifted its seventh title in front of its fans.

Tigres coming from behind and getting another championship, the seventh of its history, says a lot about the clubs mentality. #SomosDesafiantes⚡️

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Championship DNA: Tigres win its seventh championship Liga MX Femenil Apertura 2025 has crowned its champion last Sunday. Tigres overcame a 0-3 deficit and lifted its seventh title in front of its fans.

Tigres coming from behind and getting another championship, the seventh of its history, says a lot about the clubs mentality. #SomosDesafiantes⚡️

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We need more players like her

As a person who’s covering the Thorns for some years now, it’s been an absolute privilege to be able to write about the great Jess Fishlock and her national team career.
#WitnessTheReign

Leaving a Legacy: How Jess Fishlock defied the odds to change the course of Wales’ football history Jessica Fishlock has cemented her place among the greats of women’s soccer.

“What Jess has done for Wales and the Welsh women’s football team is unprecedented.”

Against all odds, Jess Fishlock carved her name into Wales’ football history. One of the sport’s true greats. #WitnessTheReign

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A budding superstar: How Olivia Moultrie’s dreams are becoming reality Olivia Moultrie’s journey to become a superstar is one of a kind. She not only has found her way to become a starter with the Portland Thorns but also, has changed the way things are done in the NWSL...

Olivia Moultrie has had a year full of growth with the Portland Thorns and you have to thank her for having the crazy dream of becoming the best player in the world.

“If they think your dreams are crazy, show them what crazy dreams can do.”
#BAONPDX
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Top 5 moments from the NWSL Playoffs: Semifinals Edition We share our top five moments from the NWSL Playoff’s semifinals.

While we look at the NWSL Championship, what stood out from the playoff semifinals? We have chosen five moments that you can check here:
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Liga MX Femenil playoffs: Club América and Tigres will play the big final and they have two curses to break In another chapter of Liga MX Femenil playoffs, Club América and Tigres will play yet another Championship final, emerging from semifinals that saw América defeat Chivas and Tigres overcome Cruz Azul ...

Did anyone say curse? Because Tigres and Club América will have to deal with their own curse in the Liga MX Femenil Championship final. #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
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NWSL Playoffs: Top 5 moments from the quarterfinals What was your favorite moment from the NWSL Quarterfinals? We have chosen five.

Did you enjoy the NWSL quarterfinals? I did too!
So here's a top 5 moments from it:
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Liga MX Femenil playoffs quarter finals: Rayadas got humiliated, Licha Cervantes shone for Chivas, Cruz Azul made history and Tigres won by one Eight games. Four semifinalists. The Liga MX Femenil quarterfinals had it all: Rayadas’ stunning downfall, Licha Cervantes’ double heroics, Cruz Azul’s historic feat, and Tigres’ narrow escape.

⚽🇲🇽 Liga MX Femenil playoffs Quarterfinals: Rayadas fall heavily, Licha Cervantes leads Chivas to victory, Cruz Azul makes history, and Tigres advance by a single goal.

The semifinals are set. #SomoDesafiantes⚡️
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Gotham FC Rookie of the Year contender and USWNT prospect Lilly Reale on her whirlwind first year The 22-year-old signed her first professional contract in January. Now, just 11 months later, she’s a top contender for Rookie of the Year.

My feature with Gotham's NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist Lilly Reale is out now on SBNation! 🦇

Reale has been an incredible player to watch this year, and it was amazing to chat with her about her growing Gotham and USWNT career. #GothamFC

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My ballot for the 2025 NWSL end-of-year season awards The time for voting the best of the best has come to the NWSL and here’s how I voted. You won’t agree or maybe you will… I guess there in lies the beauty of this.

Do you want to know how I voted for the 2025 NWSL awards? Then click here 👇

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Lauren Barnes 👏 🎩 #hatsoff

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2025 NWSL Playoffs: Predicting the next league champion The All For XI staff makes predictions for the entirety of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs and picks their next champion.

The 2025 NWSL Playoffs are finally here!

Only eight teams remain and only one can win it all. Who will be crowned champions?

All For XI's picks are in... Which team did @melinae07.bsky.social & @awestlake.bsky.social choose?

Find out 👇
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Playoffs start tomorrow in Liga MX Femenil so get ready! But wait a minute... who's facing who? And what happened in the last week of the season? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
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Get to know your 2025 NWSL Iron Women Five players have played all the 26 regular season matches in this 2025. Claudia Dickey, Taylor Malham, Kaleigh Kurtz, Kate Del Fava, and Caprice Dydasco, all of them have been staple players for thei...

The 2025 NWSL regular season is over and we have five women who played all 26 matches for their clubs. Who are these iron women and what are some of their metrics?
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Liv lifts the SPOTY award in the north end.

The SPOTY award.

Your 2025 Supporters Player of the Year… OLIVIA MOULTRIE! #BAONPDX

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Why M.A. Vignola is so important and crucial to the Portland Thorns moving forward M.A. Vignola's adjustment to the Portland Thorns has been seamless and Melina Gaspar breaks down why the backline has been so successful with the new addition.

FILM REVIEW & BREAKDOWN | Why M.A. Vignola is so important and crucial to the Portland Thorns moving forward #BAONPDX #NWSL

She is OUT (ankle) today, but could return for the first round of the playoffs.

✍️: @melinae07.bsky.social

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NWSL Power Rankings: Who will be the eight playoff teams? NWSL Decision Day is upon us. Only eight teams will continue with postseason play while six teams will be eliminated from playoff contention. Who will rise to the occasion?

FINAL NWSL Power Rankings | Decision Day is Upon Us

Will Racing Louisville or NC Courage clinch the final playoff spot?

KC Current, Washington Spirit, and...
Which two teams will complete the top four?

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Liga MX Femenil Week 16: It all comes down to week 17 Charlyn Corral’s record-breaking reign continues As we enter the last week of the regular season, the playoff race is on fire with six teams deciding their fates in wee 17.

It's about to go down! Playoffs are coming to Liga MX Femenil but first, the last ticket is up for grabs in the last week of the season.
Who has the better chances of securing it? #SomosDesafiantes⚡️
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Everything you need to know about NWSL Decision Day We are sure you don’t want to miss the 2025 NWSL Decision Day so here’s a guide for you to watch!

The #NWSL 2025 Decision Day is almost among us and if you'd like to know where's your team standing and what the future awaits for it before matchday 26 happens, click here:
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Lauren Barnes defined the Seattle Reign Barnes reflects on building a culture from scratch, her legacy, and the future.

Lu Barnes has left an indelible mark upon the Reign. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/laur...

Jess Fishlock announces her retirement from international duty After 19 years with the Wales Women’s National Team, Cymru captain Jessica Fishlock has announced her retirement from international duty.

Jess Fishlock announces her retirement from the Wales national team.
“I have made the decision that the match against Australia will be my last one in the red of Cymru,” Fishlock said.
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