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Hayes’ cooking lessons pay off in USWNT-Japan series finale
The American defenders brought the dessert head coach Emma Hayes was hoping for in 3-0 victory
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Defenders and experience shine in 3-0 USWNT win over Japan
Centerback Kennedy Wesley assists and scores while veteran attack improves offense
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New NWSL Brands Rule Could Force Players to Cover Non-Partner Logos
A proposed NWSL brands rule would require players to cover non-partner logos on footwear or face fines up to $32,000 for repeat violations. The post New NWSL Brands Rule Could Force Players to Cover Non-Partner Logos appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
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USWNT vs Japan Friendly Series Comes Down to High-Stakes Rubber Match
The USWNT vs Japan friendly series is tied at 1-1, as coach Emma Hayes leads the US into tonight’s rubber match showdown. The post USWNT vs Japan Friendly Series Comes Down to High-Stakes Rubber Match appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
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Tactics Talk: Analyzing Boston’s reasons to be positive
Starting fast was always going to be a tough task for the Boston Legacy. Not only are they a new team within the National Women’s Soccer League, but they are a relatively unproven one featuring very few players with NWSL experience. And they are led by Filipa Patão, who is embarking on her first hea
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USWNT offense struggles, showing youthful inexperience in front of record Seattle crowd
Hayes: 'If we're solely looking at the result ... we lost. But you can't look at it like that when you're trying to develop players to be prepared for the highest level"
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Young, rotated USWNT squad falls one-nil to Japan
SEATTLE — U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes put out a younger and less experienced lineup in her team’s second test against Japan, and it was reflected in the 0-1 loss. Japan scored first in the 27th minute when Maika Hamano found lots of space on the right side inside the box, then [
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US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker abruptly departs for role with Saudi Arabia
The move comes two months before the Men's World Cup on home soil; Crocker oversaw both USMNT and USWNT
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U.S. victory over Japan demonstrates growth at the highest level
Hayes: 'It's the test we want, and I'm so happy to have it'
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Starting lineup of US veterans beats Japan 2-1
Lavelle and Heaps helped bring the USWNT its first 10-game winning streak since 2023
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Talking Points: Wave rolls on and Chawinga returns
In Matchweek 4 of the National Women’s Soccer League, the Orlando Pride, San Diego Wave, and Houston Dash pick up hard-earned points while Racing Louisville continues to drop them. Temwa Chawinga lifts the Kansas City Current to an important win, and when will the goals finally come for Gotham? As t
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Tactics Talk: How can Portland get the best out of Wilson, Turner and Tordin?
Turner has scored three goals, Tordin has scored two goals.
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Anatomy of a Goal: Croix Bethune switches the point of attack
You never know where a goal is going to come from. The Kansas City Current’s equalizer on Saturday began with a throw-in, was unlocked through one sublime pass that switched the point of attack and finished off by an aggressive runner taking advantage of a defense pulled apart. Gotham was utilizing
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Lauletta’s XI: Riding the Wave, PKs galore and Alyssa Naeher to the bench
Updates from around the league after an action-packed fourth week in the NWSL
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Spirit roll past Bay FC 2–0 for first win of the season
An own goal, and a second from Gift Monday secured Washington's first win of the 2026 campaign.
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Spokane scoring magic runs out for Reign
But defense holds strong in scoreless draw against Denver, wrapping up Seattle's three-game 'home' stretch in Eastern Washington
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Kansas City snaps losing streak as Chawinga returns
The Current defeated Gotham FC 2-1 in a rematch of the 2025 playoff quarterfinals
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Penalty kicks rule in NWSL ‘After Dark’ chaos
Seven goals and four PKs in Houston, stoppage time drama in Orlando, and two 1-0 wins
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