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What is an 'Olimpico' goal & who has scored them?

A rare sight, the goal can draw admiration if it is meant and frustration if it is a fluke

Where are they now? Revisiting USWNT gold medal squad

So much can happen in a year, and one thing is certain - even after winning gold, this USWNT is on an ever-evolving journey

Brazil v United States: Gold Medal Match: Women's Football - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 15

Olympic women's soccer field expands to 16 teams for 2028

While the number of women's team will increase, the men's field will be reduced to 12 teams

10 years of NXGN: Top 10 women's wonderkid success stories

After the launch of NXGN 2025, GOAL picks out 10 success stories from previous editions, from USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw to Lionesses winger Lauren James

10 years of NXGN: Where are 2020's best women's wonderkids now?

GOAL selected the 10 best talents in women’s football born on or after January 1, 2001 – but are they living up to their potential?

‘Sorry’ Dennis Rodman responds to USWNT star daughter Trinity

NBA legend Dennis Rodman has responded to the accusations made by his USWNT star daughter Trinity of being a bad father.

Hayes, USWNT members honored with Best FIFA awards

Horan, Girma and Naeher named to The Best FIFA Women's 11, Hayes named Best FIFA Women's Coach of the Year

Top 25 women's players of the 21st century - ranked

Including world champions, Olympic gold medallists and Champions League winners, GOAL counts down the best players in the women's game since 2000...

How Hayes revived the USWNT in just 10 weeks

The former Chelsea coach only had a short time to imprint her ideas on the Americans, but they delivered for their new coach in Paris

Orlando's Banda named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

With 13 goals for the Orlando Pride and 10 for Zambia, Banda selected as BBC's top women's player

Why USWNT's Hayes won’t answer questions about men’s team job

USWNT boss and WSL legend Emma Hayes has explained why she will not answer any more questions about a move into management with a men’s team.

Canada's Priestman fired after review of Olympic drone scandal

Investigation found assistant coaches and other support staff “did not feel they could challenge the authority of the head coach"

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Explained: Canada Soccer's Olympic & Copa America 'spygate' scandal

Bev Priestman, then-head coach of the women's team, was banned because of an issue that could be 'systemic' and also relates to Jesse Marsch's side

Canada soccer: 'Pattern of unacceptable culture' in scandal

The Canadian soccer federation announced that it has received the initial report from an investigator following the drone spying scandal in Paris

Top 25 women's managers of the 21st century - ranked

Including world champions, Olympic gold medallists and Champions League winners, GOAL runs through the best coaches in the women's game since 2000...

Hayes criticizes timing of Ballon d'Or ceremony for women

USWNT coach Emma Hayes critiques timing of Ballon d'Or ceremony, as it once again took place during women's FIFA window

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Ballon d'Or Feminin: Official 30-player rankings revealed

The Barcelona midfielder has defended the prize she won 12 months ago - but where did the other nominees place in the final reckoning?

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Can Bonmati hold off USWNT gold medallists?

The last three Golden Ball winners have represented Barcelona and Spain, and it looks likely that at least one of those themes will continue

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Canada assembles interim staff with Priestman suspended

Canada Soccer has revealed an interim coaching staff for the women's national team as Bev Priestman remains suspended after the Olympic drone scandal.

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USWNT duo Smith & Girma up for prestigious BBC award

USWNT stars and Olympic gold medalists Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma are among five nominees for this year's BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award.

Hayes reveals Sir Alex text after winning Olympic gold

United States women's national team manager Emma Hayes has revealed that her first message upon winning Olympics gold was from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Ballon d'Or Femenin: Bonmati, Smith & the 2024 nominees

The Barcelona midfielder is looking to defend the prize she won 12 months ago but faces competition from a host of global stars

Bronze explains why Lionesses Olympic failure was a 'blessing'

Lionesses star Lucy Bronze has explained why not qualifying for the Olympics with Team GB was a 'blessing in disguise' despite wanting to be there.

Fox opens up on 'crazy and amazing' USWNT gold medal run

The defender spoke on the 'crazy' month in Paris in which the USWNT won their first title under Emma Hayes

USWNT star Williams reveals how she broke Olympic gold medal

United States women's national team star Lynn Williams has revealed how she broke her Olympic gold medal after Emma Hayes' side triumphed in Paris.

Priestman criticized by Canada stars over Olympic drone scandal

Canada coach Bev Priestman has been criticized by members of her Olympic roster for not taking ‘responsibility’ during the Paris 2024 drone scandal.

Olympics proof Black women are taking over women’s soccer

Black players’ increased presence in women’s soccer is only adding to the vibrancy and joy of the beautiful game

Has Hayes got Olympic gold medal? USWNT boss flaunts memento

Emma Hayes may have got her hands on an Olympic gold medal after all, with the USWNT coach flaunting a Games memento in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Where does Shaw fit? How U.S. could line up at 2027 WC

Coming off its first Olympic gold medal in 12 years, the core of a reinvigorated USMNT looks primed for more success

Explained: Why USWNT boss Hayes didn’t receive gold medal

Emma Hayes led the USWNT to ultimate glory at the 2024 Olympic Games, but the former Chelsea boss did not receive a gold medal alongside her players.

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