Gary Lineker has revealed that he personally reached out to Leicester City to recommend the appointment of Emma Hayes as manager following the club's relegation from the Premier League in 2023. The legendary former Foxes striker believed the move would have been a masterstroke for both tactical and cultural reasons, potentially making Hayes the first woman to lead a professional men's team in England.
The United States Women’s National Team secured a gritty 1-0 victory over Brazil on Tuesday night, but the football was almost entirely overshadowed by total anarchy on the pitch. In a highly contentious game, the officiating took center stage as a staggering eight red cards were issued to the home side's players and coaching staff.
The USWNT ended their winless streak against Brazil in chaotic fashion, edging Tuesday’s match on an own goal after eight red cards and more than 10 yellows.
The USWNT face Brazil for a second time in June as Emma Hayes’ side look for a response after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat. GOAL breaks down the biggest storylines ahead of kickoff.
Sophia Wilson came out firing for the U.S. women's national team, marking her first international goal since 2024 with a stunning second-minute finish against Brazil in Sao Paulo. Unfortunately for Emma Hayes' side, it all came tumbling down from there as the defense unraveled in a 2-1 defeat, extending the USWNT's winless streak in Brazil to four games.
Houston Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell has been called into U.S. women’s national team camp as an injury replacement for Manchester United’s Phallon Tullis-Joyce ahead of two June friendlies against Brazil. Tullis-Joyce was ruled out after suffering an injury during the World Sevens Football tournament in London, opening the door for Campbell’s return.
Triple Espresso is reunited at a key moment for Emma Hayes’ USWNT, but Riley Jackson’s rise and an open goalkeeper race headline GOAL's key takeaways from the June call-ups.
U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes named a 26-player roster for the USWNT’s pair of June friendlies against Brazil, with Sophia Wilson, Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson - the attacking trio known as “Triple Espresso” - reunited on the same squad for the first time since helping the Americans win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
From Lindsey Heaps’ bittersweet Lyon farewell to Emily Fox’s standout Arsenal campaign and mixed Chelsea seasons for Alyssa Thompson and Naomi Girma, GOAL ranks the top USWNT players in Europe.
US Women's National Team and Chelsea defender Naomi Girma sat down with the Soccer Girl Podcast to discuss the pressures of elite football, the evolution of the women's game and the deeply personal motivation behind her mental health advocacy.
Emily Fox starred in Arsenal’s win over Liverpool, while Alyssa Thompson, Lindsey Heaps, Lily Yohannes and other USWNT regulars made their mark across a busy weekend in Europe.
U.S. Women’s National Team and Manchester City midfielder Sam Coffey has undergone minor knee surgery, the club announced Friday. Manchester City did not provide a timeline for her return, saying only that Coffey will begin her rehab and recovery this summer ahead of a busy fall, with World Cup qualifiers on the horizon.
Sam Coffey lifted the WSL trophy with Manchester City, Lindsey Heaps scored as OL Lyonnes won the Coupe de France, and Emily Fox helped Arsenal cruise past Aston Villa.
Former USWNT captain and center back Becky Sauerbrunn spoke with Soccer Girl about her career, life as a new mom and her journey to becoming a broadcaster and podcast host.
Lindsey Heaps and Lily Yohannes starred in Lyon's win over Arsenal, and Emily Fox, while Sam Coffey, Alyssa Thompson, Phallon Tullis-Joyce, and more USWNT regulars made their mark across a busy weekend in Europe.
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