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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.

Alessia Russo Ella Toone Mariona Caldentey Emma Hayes composite

Russo among 11 Lionesses on FIFPRO Women's World 11 shortlist

Alessia Russo is one of 11 Lionesses on the list of nominees for this year's FIFPRO Women's World 11 which also includes seven players from the Spain side England beat in the European Championship final - but not Mariona Caldentey, who put La Roja ahead in that game and finished as runner-up to Aitana Bonmati at the Ballon d'Or.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Could a Lioness lift the Golden Ball?

In the last few years, it's seemed relatively easy to predict the winner of the Ballon d'Or Feminin. In 2025, though, it feels incredibly tricky, especially after England's win over Spain in the European Championship final.

GOAL's World-Class Club: Hampton usurps Earps in 2025

Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

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

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

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
10	Bryne	15	6	2	7	21	24	-3	20	W D L W W
11	Sogndal	15	5	3	7	28	38	-10	18	W L W L L
12	Moss	15	5	2	8	24	34	-10	17	L L L L W
13	Raufoss	15	5	1	9	19	32	-13	16	W W L W L
14	Lyn	15	4	2	9	18	31	-13	14	D W L L L

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