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Stay or go? USWNT stars facing key club decisions ahead of WC

With the World Cup approaching, Emma Sears may want out of Louisville, while Mallory Swanson and Claire Hutton must weigh whether struggling NWSL clubs offer the right environments for their futures.

How U.S. Soccer plans to change development and pay-to-play

As the book closes on the 2026 World Cup, the federation faces a new question: now what?

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More goals than Ronaldo: Meet Christine Sinclair

The Portugal legend broke Ali Daei's record, but he isn't the all-time international top scorer yet...

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'Perfect tests' - USWNT to face Spain in two October friendlies

The U.S. Women’s National Team will face its toughest tests of 2026 before turning its attention to World Cup qualifying, hosting world No. 1 Spain for two October friendlies. The teams will meet Oct. 10 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., with kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET, before facing off again three days later at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, at 7 p.m. ET. Recently retired USWNT icon Crystal Dunn will be honored before the opening match.