Women's National Teams

Game Respects Game — Star Alabama Running Back Explains Why He Looks Up To Megan Rapinoe

The U.S. women’s national team is the last topic college football fans expected to be discussed during Alabama’s press conference on Tuesday. Most of the discussion for the press conference focused on the Crimson Tide’s Rose Bowl playoff game against Notre Dame on New Year’s Day. 

The USWNT wasn’t brought up until Najee Harris, Alabama’s star running back, was asked about how Megan Rapinoe inspires him.

Mal Pugh Leaves Sky Blue FC, A Club For Which She Played 29 Minutes

A little less than a year ago, the Mal Pugh trade to Sky Blue FC upstaged the 2020 NWSL draft. The USWNT starlet left the Washington Spirit in exchange for four draft picks.

On Tuesday, Pugh was on the move again, this time sent to the Chicago Red Stars along with Sarah Killion Woldmoe for three draft picks and an international player slot. 

Footballers Holiday Photo Dump — How The Stars Spent Christmas

As the holiday season is coming to an end, many footballers celebrated with their families and posted holiday card-worthy pictures. Here is a photo dump of some of the best and most wholesome content from this holiday courtesy of our favorite players.

Footballer Christmas Photos

Alex Morgan Ends Tottenham Loan Spell To Return To The U.S.

United States international and twice World Cup winner Alex Morgan has ended her loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur and will return to the U.S., the Women's Super League (WSL) club said on Monday.

Tobin Heath Scores 2 Must-Watch Goals In Manchester United Victory

Manchester United, top of the FA WSL, hammered Bristol City, bottom of the division, 6-1 on Sunday with Tobin Heath scoring a late brace.  

Millie Turner, Jessica Sigsworth and a Leah Galton double had given United a 4-0 lead by the 63rd-minute, but Ebony Salmon pulled one back for City in the 72nd. Heath restored the four-goal advantage seven minutes from time by curling one into the top corner from nearly 25 yards out.  

The Year Of Mewis Ends With Sam As U.S. Soccer’s 2020 Female Player Of The Year

The Mewis sisters Sam and Kristie dominated this year in women’s soccer, so it’s of little surprise that Sam Mewis was named 2020 USWNT Player of the Year on Saturday. It’s Sam’s first U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year honor.

Atlético Takes First-Ever Women’s Madrid Derby Over Real Madrid

It took way too long, but the first women's Madrid Derby between Real and Atlético was played on Saturday. The experience and quality of Las Colchoneras proved vital as Atleti claimed a 1-0 victory in the Primera División match. 

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The18's Complete 2021 Soccer Calendar

No one can argue that 2020 has been an awful year that we all want to put behind us. But before we look ahead 2021, we have to take a minute to appreciate how sports have provided something resembling normality in recent months.

Considering the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been incredibly lucky to have soccer leagues playing regularly since June.

Jessica McDonald Doubles As USWNT Player And Super Mom

USWNT and North Carolina Courage forward Jessica McDonald not only shines on the pitch but also doubles as a super mom.

We have seen several female footballers take a break from the game to start a family — and I say "break" very lightly! These female ballers play until they can’t play anymore. The drive and motivation they have to get back on the pitch as fast as they can is truly inspiring. Alex Morgan, Sydney Leroux and Jessica McDonald are just a few badass ballers that truly represent what a Super Mom entails. 

The Best FIFA Women’s Awards Were A Fucking Joke, Again

The Best FIFA Football Awards were unveiled on Thursday, which means it was once again time for soccer’s world governing body to highlight just how little it knows about women’s soccer. Even Megan Rapinoe questioned her own inclusion in the award ceremony.

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