Girma deal marks women’s soccer’s first $1 million transfer. Plus, recent NWSL moves we like
And now Chelsea Women are putting down a record-breaking investment to bring Girma to their team: a $1.1 million transfer fee , as Meg reported earlier today. The Women’s Super League side has agreed to terms with San Diego, where Girma is under contract until 2026, but her new contract with Chelsea is not yet finalized.
Ex-United captain Steven Birnbaum named sporting director of Power FC women’s team
The former center back, who played his entire 11-season career in Washington before becoming a D.C. United scout, will oversee Power FC’s roster and technical staff.
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher wins 2024 US Soccer Female Player of the Year
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who stepped down from the U.S. national team late last year after winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year.
Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year as she retired from USWNT action
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has been awarded the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year after a standout year. The award is based on a weighted vote from National Team coaches, National Team players who earned a cap in 2024,
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Sixth Street Plans More Women’s Soccer Investments After Bay FC
The financial backers of Bay FC, the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in California, plan to ramp up their interests in the sport via a multi-club investment group due to launch this year.
US youth team standout Ally Sentnor named US Soccer Young Female Player of the Year
Utah Royals forward and youth national team standout Ally Sentnor has been named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year.
National women's soccer stalwart Desiree Scott comes out of retirement to sign with Ottawa Rapid
Three-time Canadian Olympic soccer medallist Desiree Scott has reversed course on the retirement she announced in the fall and signed with the Ottawa Rapid of the new Northern Super League, the team announced Tuesday.
Canada Soccer appoints former England captain Casey Stoney as head women’s coach
Stoney was named head coach of Canada’s women on Monday. She signed a three-year contract with Canada Soccer that runs through the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with an option for 2028. Stoney takes over the Canadian team from Bev Priestman, who was fired in the wake a drone surveillance scandal at last year’s Olympics.
Oklahoma lawmaker looking to bring more professional women’s sports teams to the state
A local lawmaker is looking to bring professional women’s sports teams to play in Oklahoma by using rebates. Last year a bill was signed into law that gives millions of dollars in rebates to teams like the NBA, NFL and more.
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The founder of Angel City FC Kara Nortman is reportedly interested in buying a stake in Women’s Super League club Chelsea FC Women. Monarch Collective, a £123m fund launched by Nortman, is interested in a minority stake in the WSL champions Chelsea, according to Sky News’ Mark Kleinman. National Women’s Soccer League club Angel City [...]
Swanson: Angel City raises the bar with upgraded training facility
The opening of the largest dedicated training facility in the NWSL is another symbol of hard-won progress for veteran standouts Christen Press and Ali Riley.