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.
Mic’d Up: The CBS/Prime Video and AppleTV commentator hails Emma Hayes' impact, explains why NWSL is the best league in the world and is looking forward to arrival of Denver and Boston in 2026.
Hayes leaned on experience for the SheBelieves Cup, clarifying her defensive hierarchy, her approach at No. 9, and the standards guiding the USWNT’s build toward 2027.
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.
United States star Catarina Macario reportedly has an offer on the table from three-time Champions League winners Barcelona, amid growing interest in her services from major clubs across Europe. Macario's contract with Chelsea expires at the end of the season and it has also been reported that she has turned down a new deal with the Blues, making her a figure of real interest as the summer transfer window approaches.
The Kansas City Current reshaped the NWSL trade market on Wednesday, executing two major intraleague deals that sent USWNT midfielder Claire Hutton to Bay FC and brought fellow U.S. international Croix Bethune over from the Washington Spirit. The combined cost hovered around $1 million, signaling a bold shift ahead of the NWSL season kickoff in March.
Catarina Macario's future at Chelsea is reportedly in doubt after the U.S. Women's National Team star rejected a new contract offer from the club. Macario has been linked with moves to the NWSL and to other clubs in Europe, with the latest news, a Chelsea exit seems closer than ever. The Blues are currently third on the WSL table.
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.
Emma Hayes’ January camp offered clarity. With the SheBelieves Cup approaching, GOAL breaks down whose stock rose - and who slipped - as the USWNT’s core comes into focus.
Crystal Dunn, a cornerstone of the USWNT’s most successful era, announced her retirement at 33. A World Cup winner, Olympic gold medalist and NWSL MVP, Dunn steps away after a career defined by versatility, big-game performances and a lasting impact on and off the field. At club level, she starred with the North Carolina Courage, Washington Spirit, Chelsea and other top teams.
United States Women's National Team manager Emma Hayes joined Trinity Rodman in performing the viral "Sexy Dexy" dance after the star scored in a thumping win over Chile in midweek. The former Chelsea boss drew laughter from her squad after copying Rodman's moves.
GOAL breaks down five key storylines to watch as Emma Hayes’ squad closes January camp, with debuts, leadership roles, and roster spots still up for grabs.
A dominant second half carried the USWNT past Paraguay, with Trinity Rodman and Ally Sentnor shining - even as first-half issues linger for Emma Hayes' side.
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