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Australia kicks off the Women's Asian Cup on home soil Sunday, with soccer stars Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler back after injury recoveries. The tournament brings 12 nations together across three cities through March 21.
Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene is back on the field just months after giving birth, proving that motherhood and elite athletics can thrive together. Her message to women athletes everywhere: "If I can do this, you also can do it."
Japan's women's soccer team arrives at the Asian Cup in Australia with 16 England-based players and a reputation for thrilling, fast-paced play. Coach Nils Nielsen believes their exciting style will win over Australian fans and make them tournament favorites.
Australia's star goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is feeling confident ahead of the Asian Cup tournament starting Sunday, despite limited game time during the off-season. The Matildas will face the Philippines in their opening match in Perth.
Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr returns to lead her national team in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, joined by teammate Mary Fowler who's making a remarkable comeback just months after major knee surgery. The tournament kicks off March 1 in Perth as Australia chases its second Asian Cup title.
Nigeria's U-20 women's soccer team secured their spot in the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup with a confident 2-1 victory over Senegal. The win continues an incredible streak: the Falconets have qualified for every U-20 Women's World Cup since the tournament began.
Nigeria's U20 women's soccer team is one step closer to the FIFA World Cup after defeating Senegal 2-1 in a commanding performance. The Falconets will now face Malawi for a spot at the tournament in Poland this September.
Less than a year after claiming their 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations championship, Nigeria's Super Falcons are heading back to Morocco to defend their crown. Their star players are hitting their stride at the perfect time.
The Wellington Phoenix women's soccer team just made history, claiming the top spot in Australia's A-League Women for the first time in five years. American striker Makala Woods scored the winning goal to seal their record-breaking fourth consecutive victory.
Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr is leading the Matildas in their quest to win the Women's Asian Cup again, 16 years after she won it as a 16-year-old. After battling through ACL surgery and 637 days off the field, she's back and ready to bring another title home.
Three Australian women just made soccer history, becoming the first from their nation to win a world championship after Arsenal claimed the FIFA Women's Champions Cup. Matildas star Caitlin Foord scored the winning goal in extra time to seal the dramatic 3-2 victory.
Seventeen-year-old Pia Vlok became the first Wellington Phoenix player to score a hat trick in the A-League Women, leading her team to a dominant 5-1 victory over Newcastle Jets. The rising star's three goals helped push Phoenix to second place on the table, just two points behind the league leaders.
Haiti's Under-17 women's soccer team, the Grenadières, dominated the Cayman Islands 3-0 in their third World Cup qualifier, staying undefeated and moving closer to Morocco 2026. The young athletes have now scored 14 goals while allowing just one across three matches.
India's under-17 women's soccer team kicked off their regional tournament with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against host nation Nepal. The young squad is using the competition to prepare for the prestigious AFC Asian Cup later this year.
Tiana Jaber is back on the field for Wellington Phoenix after breaking her leg while representing Lebanon internationally. Her return adds crucial depth as the surging Phoenix chase a historic third away win of the season.
Brazil's Corinthians women's team just secured a spot in the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup final, defeating New York's Gotham FC in a historic semifinal. They'll face Arsenal in a groundbreaking match that marks a major milestone for women's club soccer.
Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday returned to the pitch days after her father's death and scored immediately, dedicating the goal to the man who first taught her to play. The Super Falcons striker is now turning her breakthrough season into a mission to inspire young athletes.
After winning a World Cup, Olympic gold, and nearly every honor in soccer, Crystal Dunn is retiring at 33 to spend more time with her young son. Her decision reflects a growing shift in how elite athletes prioritize family alongside championship glory.
Crystal Dunn, one of the most decorated players in U.S. women's soccer history, is hanging up her cleats at 33 after winning a World Cup, an Olympic gold medal, and inspiring a generation. The trailblazing athlete leaves the game to focus on family, closing a career marked by remarkable versatility and endless winning.
Gabi Zanotti, a 40-year-old soccer captain, led Brazil's Corinthians to a stunning upset over heavily favored Gotham FC with a goal just seven minutes from time. The underdog victory puts Corinthians one win away from lifting the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup trophy.
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