Celia Balf

The FIFA Council approved a new legislation that mandates that a woman head coach or a woman assistant coach must be on every team across all of FIFA's youth and senior women's football tournaments, national team competitions, and club competitions. This initiative and mandate are to increase the number of women coaches and fit into FIFA's long-term strategy to do so.

GOAL reviews top USWNT performances abroad, from Naomi Girma’s injury to Alyssa Thompson’s first League Cup with Chelsea and Heaps, Yohannes lifting the French Cup with Lyon.

Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.

Alyssa and Gisele Thompson impressed as the USWNT won the SheBelieves Cup, but a crowded midfield and a quiet night for Phallon Tullis-Joyce left a few questions to answer.

HARRISON, N.J. - Alyssa Thompson’s late winner secured the U.S. Women’s National Team's eighth SheBelieves Cup title on Saturday night, as the forward credited her sister and teammate Gisele Thompson for helping her perform in the biggest moments. The forward also mentioned why the move to Chelsea FC was vital for her growth as a player.

The USWNT won their eighth SheBelieves Cup tournament, defeating Colombia 1-0 thanks to a late strike from young Chelsea forward, Alyssa Thompson.

The USWNT face Colombia in the SheBelieves Cup final knowing a win or draw would secure their eighth title in the tournament’s 11-year history.

Ally Sentnor, Alyssa Thompson, and Canada's Kailen Sheridan impress, as Canada's backline falls short in the USWNT victory over Canada in the second SheBelieves Cup match.

Forward Ally Sentnor's second-half goal pushes the USWNT past Canada in a close, heated rivalry in Columbus.

In a match defined by cheap shots and chaos, Jaedyn Shaw scored, Claudia Dickey delivered, and Lindsey Heaps kept the USWNT steady.

The USWNT opened up their SheBelieves tournament with a scrappy but effective victory over Argentina at GEODIS Stadium.

No uncapped players for once, a sister-sister reunion between Alyssa Thompson and Gisele Thompson, and five keys for the USWNT as they take Argentina in the first game of the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.

GOAL breaks down the key moments from USWNT players abroad, including Girma helping Chelsea advance in the FA Cup, and Emily Fox rolling on gracefully with Arsenal.

U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes named a 26-player roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, marking her second edition of the tournament in charge. The squad features the return of nearly all U.S.-based players abroad, with Chelsea forward Catarina Macario the lone notable absence and no uncapped players included.

GOAL breaks down the key moments from USWNT players abroad, including Thompson helping Chelsea get back on track.

GOAL breaks down the key moments from USWNT players abroad, including Thompson getting back in form.

USWNT legend Hope Solo returns to the pitch once again for TST, this time fielding teams in both the Women's 7v7 competition and Mixed 7s.

Crystal Dunn’s retirement left teammates emotional and reflective. Her 12-year international career shaped players from Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson to Croix Bethune and Sophia Wilson.