Another weekend of chaos across the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), from the Boston Legacy shocking the Washington Spirit to a six-goal game between Angel City and Denver Summit FC.
Aitana Bonmati has won each of the last three Ballons d'Or Feminin - but the accolade will go to someone else in 2026. Will it be two-time winner and fellow Barcelona star Alexia Putellas who reasserts herself as the best player in the women's game? Or could there be a new name on the honour roll when the Golden Ball is handed out in Paris in October?
Ashley Sanchez breaks the American NWSL single-season scoring record as North Carolina take top spot in our rankings, while Denver end Gotham's 10-game unbeaten run.
AI can identify Mohamed Salah replacements, map injuries and project youth development. GOAL examines how soccer is using the technology - and its limits
Temwa Chawinga wins Golden Boot, Cameroon makes history winning WAFCON and players like goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, and defenders Yvana Makana
and Maeva Nyadjou showcase young talent across tournament.
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