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⚽ Widening the field⚽ Widening the field
UEFA establishes second-tier club tournament as investment in women’s soccer deepens
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In addition to sweetening the pot for Europe’s national teams, UEFA has been committed to creating a holistic ecosystem for women’s soccer at the club level. On Monday, the organization shared details around the Women’s Europa Cup, a second-tier club competition hoping to drive domestic investment in the women’s game across Europe.
December 18, 2024
⚽ Catamount comeback ⚽ Catamount comeback
Vermont men’s soccer wins its first national championship in epic comeback victory
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History made. Vermont men’s soccer defeated No. 13 Marshall 2–1 in overtime (OT) on Monday to claim its first national title in program history — and the school’s first championship in any team sport.
December 18, 2024
🏈 Underdogs on top🏈 Underdogs on top
Marshall and Vermont, two unexpected teams, earn spots in the men’s college soccer championship game
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If you like an underdog, you’re gonna love this: No. 13 Marshall and unranked Vermont will play tonight for a National Title after both programs upset their way to the ‘ship. Marshall has one previous title, earned against Indiana in 2020, while Vermont is hoping to take home the trophy for the very first time.
December 16, 2024
⚽ Not again⚽ Not again
Saudi Arabia awarded 2034 FIFA men’s World Cup despite history of human rights abuses
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While trying to distance themselves from a reputation of bribery and corruption, international soccer’s governing body FIFA is once again drawing significant flack after a controversial decision regarding the 2034 men’s World Cup (WC) tournament. Let’s dive in.
December 13, 2024
⚽ Kickin’ it, championship style⚽ Kickin’ it, championship style
The men’s College Cup field is set, with the championship game set to take place on Monday
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From 48 teams down to four, the men’s College Cup semis are set for today, with two spots in Monday’s championship game on the line.
December 13, 2024
⚽ The beautiful game⚽ The beautiful game
Women’s College Cup championship kicks off tonight, while men’s College Cup is officially set
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While the men’s College Cup final four was set over the weekend, the women’s field of 64 is down to two, with ACC foes No. 2 seed North Carolina and No. 2 seed Wake Forest facing off for the title tonight at 7 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
December 09, 2024
⚽ Going for goal (and the title)⚽ Going for goal (and the title)
North Carolina, Duke, Wake Forest, and Stanford are competing for the women’s soccer College Cup
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At long last, the College Cup is about to kick off. ICYMI: The 64-team field has been whittled down to four, with No. 1 seed Duke playing No. 2 seed North Carolina, and No. 2 seed Wake Forest taking on No. 3 Stanford in today’s all-ACC semifinals.
December 06, 2024
👀 Make it or break it👀 Make it or break it
Billionaire Marc Lasry and Avenue Sports Fund back out of NC Courage deal
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Per Sportico, billionaire sports investor Marc Lasry and his sports-focused private equity (PE) firm Avenue Sports Fund are no longer pursuing the purchase of the NC Courage, citing “NWSL restrictions for private equity investment as a control[ling] owner in teams.” With the NWSL being a sports league that uniquely allows PE investment, let’s dive into what we know.
December 02, 2024
⚽ It’s winning time⚽ It’s winning time
No. 1 seed Orlando Pride clinch first NWSL Championship
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As you read, the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride won their first-ever NWSL Championship on Saturday, topping the No. 2 seed Washington Spirit 1–0 in the final — a perfect ending to their near-perfect season.
November 25, 2024
⚽ All that glitters is gold⚽ All that glitters is gold
No. 1 seed Orlando Pride and No. 2 seed Washington Spirit compete for 2024 NWSL Championship
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It all comes down to this: the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride face the No. 2 Washington Spirit for the NWSL Championship tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET, just one year after both squads missed out on the postseason entirely. Before the opening whistle blows at CPKC Stadium, here’s how these teams stack up in the quest for the Tiffany trophy.
November 22, 2024
⚽ Caught a vibe⚽ Caught a vibe
No. 1 seed Orlando Pride and No. 2 seed Washington Spirit advance to NWSL Championship
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After a weekend of thrilling semis, the 2024 NWSL Championship is set, with the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride set to take on No. 2 seed Washington Spirit at Kansas City’s CPKC Stadium this Saturday. Hold your applause — here’s how it happened.
November 18, 2024
⚽ Runnin’ back and forth⚽ Runnin’ back and forth
Top four teams advance to semifinals of NWSL playoffs
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The NWSL semis are here, with the top four teams in the league battling it out for a spot in the upcoming title match. Ready your vocal chords — the games are about to begin.
November 15, 2024
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