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Inside the chaotic world of U.S. girls youth soccer

Exciting young players keep emerging in the U.S., but the girls youth soccer system remains an imperfect place for many families

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USWNT's Macario backed to 'come through' post-adversity

USWNT star Catarina Macario is fighting to make the Women's World Cup squad after a torn ACL - and her former college coach has backed her to succeed.

Families of England World Cup stars to get £10k travel fund

Families of England’s 2023 World Cup squad will reportedly get a £10,000 travel fund to help them support the Lionesses in Australia and New Zealand.

Mead 'ahead of schedule' with ACL recovery

Beth Mead says she is "ahead of schedule" in her recovery from an ACL injury suffered in November and still has one eye on the World Cup.

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Press: If the men's game had an ACL crisis, we'd be solving it

U.S. women's national team star Christen Press has claimed more action would be being taken on women's soccer's ACL crisis if it was the men's game.

USWNT star Press provides update on ACL injury 🙏

U.S. women's national team star Christen Press has said she still hopes to make the Women's World Cup roster as she closes in on a return from injury.

Explained: Canada Women's fight against Canada Soccer

Canada's Olympic champion women's soccer team almost withdrew from the SheBelieves Cup due to a feud with Canada Soccer over budget cuts.

USWNT veteran Morgan wary of England’s ‘mentality shift’

United States icon Alex Morgan claims the current USWNT is “the best we’ve ever had”, but they are wary of England heading into the 2023 World Cup.

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Millie Bright WILL be fit for Women's World Cup

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has revealed her confidence that Millie Bright will recover in time to feature at the Women's World Cup.

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How will the Lionesses replace Kirby at the World Cup?

The Chelsea star has confirmed that she will miss the tournament, so who are the contenders to make an impact for the Lionesses in her place?

Lionesses star Fran Kirby confirms she'll miss World Cup

Lionesses star Fran Kirby has confirmed she will miss the Women's World Cup due to a knee injury.

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Infantino threatens Women's World Cup blackout in Europe

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has threatened a blackout of the 2023 Women's World Cup in parts of Europe if offers from broadcasters are not "fair".

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England & Barca star Bronze out for spell after knee surgery

England star Lucy Bronze has had keyhole surgery on her knee after suffering an injury in Barcelona's Champions League win over Chelsea last week.

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How will Lionesses replace captain Williamson at World Cup?

After the Arsenal star was ruled out of this summer's tournament with an ACL injury, who will step up in her absence?

Emma Hayes gives worrying Millie Bright injury update

Millie Bright is out of action with a knee injury and manager Emma Hayes has confirmed she is still some weeks away from a return.

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Does Williamson's injury end England's World Cup dream?

How will the European champions fare this summer after losing their skipper just three months before the tournament begins?

England captain Leah Williamson reacts to devastating injury

England captain Leah Williamson has shared her thoughts after being ruled out of the Women's World Cup with a serious knee injury.

England captain Williamson out of World Cup with ACL injury

England captain Leah Williamson has been ruled out of the 2023 Women's World Cup after rupturing her ACL in Arsenal's defeat to Manchester United.

U.S. and Mexico bid to co-host 2027 Women's World Cup

U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation have announced their intentions to co-host the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Knee injury confirmed for USWNT star Swanson ahead of World Cup

Mallory Swanson was forced from the field on a stretcher when the USWNT faced Ireland, with it confirmed that she has suffered a torn patella tendon.

France Women find new head coach amid player revolt

Herve Renard looks set to be appointed the new manager of the France women's national team as Les Bleues look to recover from a crisis.

FIFA criticised for choosing lingerie model Lima as WWC ambassador

FIFA's decision to appoint supermodel Adriana Lima as an official ambassador for the Women’s World Cup has been labelled "tone deaf" and unnecessary".

Putellas, Earps & Wiegman win FIFA The Best women's awards

Mary Earps and Sarina Wiegman both won at FIFA's The Best Awards, but Beth Mead had to settle for a place in the World XI only on the night.

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'I didn't think about it anymore' - Coombs' Lionesses 'shock'

Laura Coombs has admitted that she “didn’t think” about playing for England again, as she prepares for the chance to win her first cap in eight years.

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