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Lavelle steals the show as Wilson makes long-awaited return in win

The USWNT won their 10th-straight game, defeating Japan 2-1 to open up a series of three games against their long-time rival this month. Rose Lavelle scored and added an assist to push the USWNT past the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions.

Wilson back in the mix - but concern growing for Macario?

There were a few surprises, along with plenty to be excited about, as Emma Hayes announced a squad that might look close to her World Cup qualifying group.

Alyssa Thompson powers the USWNT to iconic eighth SBC title

Alyssa Thompson’s 81st-minute winner secured another SheBelieves Cup title for the USWNT after a tense battle with Colombia.

USWNT Five Keys: Run to SBC final leaving an impression for Hayes

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.

USWNT prepare to challenge Argentina to kickoff SheBelieves Cup

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.

Rodman, Heaps in, Macario out as Hayes names SheBelieves roster

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.

From Girma to Rodman: Top 10 USWNT players, ranked

With qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup on the horizon, GOAL ranks the top 10 players who have featured for the USWNT since the start of 2025.

How USWNT's Rose Lavelle won U.S. Soccer’s top honor

Long-time U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been voted U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year after a year packed with adversity.

Washington Spirit v NJ/NY Gotham FC - NWSL Championship 2025 Presented by Google Pixel

Rose Lavelle named U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year

Rose Lavelle has been voted the 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, earning the honor for the first time in her decorated international career. The award caps a standout year in which the longtime U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder played a central role for both club and country. Lavelle overcame a delayed start to the season following ankle surgery.

Hit or Miss? Every USWNT star to play in the WSL

From Alex Morgan to Tobin Heath, Sam Mewis to Christen Press and Tobin Heath to Carli Lloyd, GOAL judges the Americans to have played in England

Youth movement, Macario’s form lead USWNT’s keys in Italy rematch

The USWNT blew past Italy in the opening match of a pair of friendlies. Will Hayes give opportunities to newer faces in Monday's rematch?

Macario nears world-class form as Lavelle shines in USWNT win

The USWNT’s chemistry is clicking at every level, with Catarina Macario and Rose Lavelle driving a dominant showing and Olivia Moultrie rising fast.

Moultrie and Macario power USWNT in rout over Italy

The USWNT opened its final camp of 2025 with a strong start, fueled by another Moultrie goal and two second-half strikes from Macario.

What’s next for Gotham and Spirit? Outlook for NWSL finalists

Was this Trinity Rodman’s last match for the Spirit - and is Gotham’s quiet confidence about to reshape the league? Here’s what comes next for both finalists after a dramatic NWSL final.

Lavelle's late-winner delivers Gotham FC NWSL title over Spirit

For the second time in three seasons, Gotham FC are NWSL champions after a 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit in San Jose. U.S. international Rose Lavelle - who scored against Gotham for the Seattle Reign in the 2023 Championship defeat - secured her first NWSL title with the game-winning strike. Trinity Rodman also featured for the Spirit in what could be her final game in the league.

Emma Hayes, Emma Sears, Lily Yohannes, Rose Lavelle

Stock Up, Stock Down: Lavelle owns present, Yohannes the future

Emma Hayes' side had a bumpy start to the October camp, but finished off in style by overpowering New Zealand 6-0

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: Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.
: Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.
: The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.
: Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.
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: Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.
: Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.
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