Women's football

Megan Rapinoe had to be consoled pitchside by her partner, WNBA legend Sue Bird, after the American star's career came to a heartbreaking end.

Midge Purce earned the MVP honors of the 2023 NWSL Championship game while Megan Rapinoe ended her career on a bleak note, with a torn Achilles.

Gotham FC midfielder Nealy Martin was forced to play emergency goalkeeper in stoppage-time after Mandy Haught was sent off for DOGSO.

OL Reign superstar and USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe was forced off the pitch due to injury just three minutes into NWSL final vs Gotham FC.

Four key battles on the pitch, and one on the touchline, highlight what to watch for ahead of NWSL final Saturday afternoon.

The pair won two Women's World Cups together with the U.S., but on Saturday, they are rivals as OL Reign takes on Gotham in the big season finale

Megan Rapinoe's partner, Sue Bird - also a co-owner of Gotham FC - debuted a split 'Krienoe' shirt ahead of NWSL final to support both teams.

In 2022, Gotham finished bottom of the NWSL table, now, they're competing for a Championship title one year later courtesy of an offseason overhaul.

The U.S. star will play her final match in Saturday's Championship game in San Diego. Will it bring her the trophy she craves or total heartbreak?

USWNT star Rose Lavelle returned from injury late in the NWSL campaign, but her influence on the pitch could be the key to an NWSL final win.

USWNT legend Carli Lloyd hit back at a journalist for suggesting there is a "conflict of interests" in her commenting on Gotham FC matches.

The NWSL announced a new media streaming rights deal that's set to begin in 2024, partnering with Prime Video, ESPN, ABC and the Scripps Network.

The two USWNT stars feature in the frontline in this best XI, but who else makes the cut?

Rose Lavelle feels it is “poetic” that USWNT legends Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger will face off in the NWSL final before heading into retirement.

Portland Thorns and U.S. Women's national team star Sophia Smith crashed out of the NWSL playoffs Sunday evening, and reflected on it postgame.

U.S. women's national team legend Ali Krieger and Gotham FC defeated the Portland Thorns, 1-0, in extra-time in the NWSL semifinals Sunday evening.

The Portland Thorns supporters group unveiled a brilliant tifo ahead of their NWSL semifinal playoff game against Gotham FC.

Late drama saw Marc Skinner's side snatch a point from the Seagulls but they are now four points off Women's Super League leaders Chelsea

The Sweden international has become a slightly-forgotten figure in recent weeks, but she was the hero against the Cityzens on Sunday

After missing six weeks with a knee injury, the 2022 MVP is ready to attack the postseason as the reigning champion welcomes Gotham

The absences of Lauren James and Sam Kerr didn't bother Chelsea one bit as a resurgent Fran Kirby inspired a 6-0 thrashing of Aston Villa on Saturday.

The playmaker scored on her first Lionesses start since last October, completing another remarkable comeback after missing the Women's World Cup

The European champions now have a must-win game against the Netherlands at Wembley in December - should Rachel Daly be leading the attack for it?

Sarina Wiegman's side no longer have their destiny in their own hands after a shock defeat in Leuven

The midfielder picked up her prize in Paris on Monday - but how did the rest of the nominees shake out after the votes were counted?

The Golden Ball will stay in Catalunya after the Barcelona and Spain midfielder succeeded her team-mate by picking up the trophy in Paris

The star of the Women's World Cup is finally getting her flowers, with her crowning as the best player in the world for 2023 so well deserved

Paris 2024 will be here before we know it, and the likes of Mia Fishel and Jaedyn Shaw showed why they should be considered for selection

Ballon d'Or nominee Georgia Stanway and her Lionesses team-mates have been left disappointed with the ceremony scheduling as it clashes with a game.