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Temwa Chawinga to Barbra Banda - NWSL stars to follow at WAFCON

Ten NWSL players, including Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga, headline WAFCON, with continental glory and 2027 World Cup qualification at stake.

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Russo among 11 Lionesses on FIFPRO XI shortlist as Caldentey snubbed

Alessia Russo is one of 11 Lionesses on the list of nominees for this year's FIFPRO XI, which also includes seven players from the Spain side England beat in the European Championship final - albeit not Mariona Caldentey, who put La Roja ahead in that game and finished as runner-up to Aitana Bonmati at the Ballon d'Or. That's not the only surprise, either, with Mary Earps included and there no representation for the United States women's national team.

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10 years of NXGN: Where are 2023's best women's wonderkids now?

GOAL selected the 20 best talents in women’s football born on or after January 1, 2004 – but where are they now?

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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?

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NXGN 2025: Football's 25 best women's wonderkids

The annual NXGN lists are back for another year, highlighting 25 of the most incredible female talents to have been born on or after January 1, 2006

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Olympics 2024 squads: USWNT, Spain & every women's soccer roster

Women's soccer at the Games gets underway on July 25 and GOAL has all the information as the 12 nations involved announce their player lists

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Smith, Bonmati & 15 women's stars to watch at the Olympics

As the likes of Spain, the USWNT and 2020 champion Canada prepare to fight for gold at this summer's Games, GOAL picks some names to keep an eye on...

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Olympics 2024 football draw: Teams & groups

The men's throne is up for grabs after Brazil's failure to qualify and the women's side features Emma Hayes in charge of the U.S. for the first time

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USWNT learns final Olympic opponent - and it's not Jorge Vilda

The United States women's national team now knows its final Olympic group stage opponent - and it's not the new side of ex-Spain boss Jorge Vilda.

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Nigerian duo Osimhen and Oshoala win African Footballer awards

Nigerian duo Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala scooped up the men's and women's African Footballer of the Year awards respectively.

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Winners & losers from the Women's World Cup

This was a tournament packed with amazing storylines, from surprise packages to shock early exits, but who stood out, for both good and bad reasons?

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Women's World Cup 2023: The Ultimate Guide

Complete guide to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

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'We share beds' - Nigeria star Onumonu reveals shocking conditions

Nigeria star Ifeoma Onumonu opened up on the shocking lack of resource her team has after their Women's World Cup came to an end in defeat to England.

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Women's World Cup: England slip to seventh, Japan take No.1

With the last 16 already behind us, GOAL runs the rule over the remaining eight teams who are competing to become champions of the world

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'I'm sorry' - James replies to Alozie after stamp red card

England star Lauren James has apologised for stamping on Nigeria's Michelle Alozie and has promised she will learn from her World Cup red card.

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How many games will James miss after after red card vs Nigeria?

Lauren James and England face an anxious wait over whether the red card she received against Nigeria will end her World Cup dream.

Nike WWC Kits

A look at Nike's National Team kit collection

Look the part for this summer's blockbuster football matches

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Alozie speaks on James challenge after Lionesses star sees red

Michelle Alozie confirms that she is doing fine after Lauren James' reckless stamp that got the Lionesses star sent off.

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Carter sends support to James over red card

England defender Jess Carter has spoken up about Lauren James' wild stamping incident during the Lionesses' victory over Nigeria on Monday.

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'Huge lesson to learn' - Wiegman defends James

England manager Sarina Wiegman has spoken out about the reckless stamp that Lauren James gave during the Lionesses' triumph over Nigeria on Monday.

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James' blood boils, but Kelly has ice in her veins

Kelly netted the winning penalty in the shootout after James had seen red late on for stamping on a Nigerian opponent in Monday's last-16 clash

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WATCH: James sent off for Beckham-esque stamp at WWC

England lost Lauren James to a red card in their last 16 clash against Nigeria at the Women's World Cup after a reckless stamp.

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Walsh injury boost for England ahead of Nigeria clash

England have been boosted by the news that Keira Walsh could come into contention for their Women’s World Cup last-16 encounter with Nigeria.

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GOAL's Team of the World Cup group stages

As well as the England and USWNT stars, Japan are well-represented in the best XI of the tournament's opening fortnight...

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Will Walsh be fit to face Nigeria? England offer update

England have been handed a timely boost at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with Keira Walsh taking in an individual training session.

INDIVISA Table Talk

USWNT or Japan? INDIVISA's Table Talk on WWC's most surprising teams

INDIVISA's Table Talk show tackle the most surprising performers - both good and bad - at this summer's tournament so far.