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Text headline: Aitana Bonmati diagnosed with viral meningitis ahead of Euro 2025 Photo: Aitana Bonmati of Spain controls the ball as she prepares to take a corner kick during the UEFA Women's Nations League 2024/25 Grp A3 MD4 match between Spain and Portugal at Estadio de Balaidos.

Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has been diagnosed with viral meningitis ahead of this summer’s European Championship, her head coach Montse Tome has confirmed.

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Down to Business: Stadiums have long been built for men, but that’s starting to change Down to Business with Asli Pelit takes you through the exciting, fast-paced (and sometimes confusing) corporate side of women's soccer.

"In the NWSL, Kansas City Current’s CPKC Stadium marks a major milestone as the first purpose-built venue for a women’s team in the league and a bold bet that a women’s club can deliver a return on investment." (@aslipelit.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

Carli Lloyd’s game-winner, USWNT reunion and a $1 million prize: TST balances fun with fire US Women take on Bumpy Pitch FC in the TST women's final on Monday night. The winner takes home $1 million.

The Soccer Tournament (TST), a winner-takes-all competition, has become something of a post-retirement playground for the U.S. women’s national team.

But with a $1 million prize on the line, the hunger for glory and spirit of competition is ever-present.

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Who is Alexis Ohanian? The tech mogul turned Chelsea investor set on backing women’s sports Alexis Ohanian's passion is evident, but how involved with Chelsea will he be given the scale of his sprawling sports portfolio?

A piece with @aslipelit.bsky.social and @meganferinga.bsky.social on Alexis Ohanian, the enthusiastic investor who believes Chelsea Women will be a “billion-dollar franchise” one day.

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Alex Morgan is back with the Wave—this time as an investor. I’ve spent the past few days talking to former players who helped build the NWSL with their talent, now putting their money where their legacy is. Why are they betting on the league they helped create?

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NEWS: Angel City’s Savy King underwent surgery after collapsing on field, prognosis ‘excellent’

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Marta #10 of Team Brazil acknowledges the fans after the team's defeat in the Women's Gold Medal match between Brazil and United States of America during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Parc des Princes on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France.

Marta, who last year retired from international football, has been named in the Brazil squad for their upcoming fixtures.

She had announced her intention to call time on one of the most iconic international careers in the history of the women’s game back in April 2024.

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At 37, most soccer players see the finish line. For FC Como Women captain Alia Guagni, retirement wasn’t just about age — it was about finally pursuing a long-delayed dream: becoming a mother.

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As Angel City FC defender Savy King begins her recovery after collapsing on the field last night against the Utah Royals, the focus remains on why the remainder of the match was played.

@meglinehan.com and @aslipelit.bsky.social examine the NWSL's policies ⤵️

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After Savy King’s on-field collapse, why wasn’t Angel City’s match cancelled? The 20-year-old went down in the 74th minute of the game but play resumed 11 minutes later. We explain how that decision was taken and why.

Spent the day trying to determine how the call got made to continue last night's Angel City game following Savy King's medical event and what policies apply, with @aslipelit.bsky.social.

In short, the league and commissioner Jessica Berman had the power to call it.

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After Savy King’s on-field collapse, why wasn’t Angel City’s match cancelled? Our story below 👇🏼
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Angel City's Savy King 'stable' in hospital after collapsing on field

Here is the #NWSL s statement on the incident involving ACFC defender Savy King. According to an NWSL spokesperson, King “remains stable,” and “will be undergoing further evaluation.

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Extra Time: The Passion of Asli Pelit Podcast Episode · Founding Futbol · 04/24/2025 · 53m

🚨NEW: Extra Time is out! More Messi talk, this time with Asli Pelit of The Athletic. She started her soccer career capturing fans' passion for great "number 10s" including Messi. Pelit joins the show to share her story!
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On Friday, the National Women’s Soccer League’s application to launch a Division II league in 2026 became public.

@aslipelit.bsky.social and @meglinehan.com unpack all of the most pressing questions about what it means for women’s soccer ⤵️

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Meet our new global women’s soccer team: Welcome Asli Pelit Basker and Tamerra Griffin The Athletic's women's soccer team is expanding. Meet our two new writers

Get aboard because we aren’t standing still for long.

Welcome to The Athletic’s women’s soccer team @aslipelit.bsky.social and @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social

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