Today, UT Vice President and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director Chris Del Conte announced Margueritte Bates (Aozasa) as the new head soccer coach. “I am truly humbled and incredibly energized to lead this tradition-rich program at The University of Texas,” said Bates. “This is a place synonymous with excellence, built on decades of pride, passion and […]
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The two-leg final between Tigres and Club América was played between Thursday and Sunday. The first leg included a goal shower, while in the second, Tigres showed its expertise in pivotal games. They were smart when it came to playing with América’s emotions and ended up victorious, for the seventh time. Club América wasted the […]
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Today, UCLA have announced that Margueritte Aozasa will be leaving the school for other opportunities. In her four years, she quickly became one of the best coaches in the NCAA. Aozasa led UCLA to the 2022 NCAA title, two conference titles, and a 67-13-9 record. “Leaving a place like UCLA is not easy, and it […]
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How do NWSL players spend their offseasons? The All For XI crew made sure to find out during media week. Hear from Ella Stevens, Sandy MacIver, Ally Sentnor, Jaelin Howell, Khyah Harper, Reilyn Turner, Sofia Cantore, Mandy Freeman, Gift Monday, Tierna Davidson, and Delphine Cascarino. Ella Stevens: “I’m going to Portugal with my mom. I’m […]
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SAN JOSE – NJ/NY Gotham FC may have been the lowest seed in the NWSL playoffs—but they decisively proved they weren’t the underdogs in a huge 1-0 Championship win at PayPal park on Saturday. USWNT star and match MVP Rose Lavelle scored the game’s only goal, an excellent shot straight into the corner of the […]
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NO SPOILERS! For those hoping to find out the results of the NWSL Skills Challenge results, you’ll have to wait until CBS airs the event on Saturday, November 29 at 1:30 pm ET. The two teams were competing for a $30,000 prize (split amongst the players), courtesy of CarMax. After the event, All For XI […]
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NJ/NY Gotham FC are vying for their second NWSL championship in three years. All for XI sat down with the ‘Bats’ to discuss their amazing run to the final, their incredible depth, and so much fun off the pitch! Lilly Reale on Rookie of the Year honor & Family Support After being the top center […]
20 days ago | 1 read
Ahead of the Washington Spirit’s second straight championship appearance, All for XI sat down with Spirit players to discuss their journey to the final, the team’s extra special relationship to their fans, and their favorite foods. Kate Wiesner talks her big USWNT call-up and the power of Rowdy Audi Left back Kate Wiesner recently received […]
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SAN JOSE, CA – The NWSL rolled out the blue carpet for current and past players, their families, and legends of the game for the league’s inaugural awards show. Players traded their jerseys for pants, skirts, and gowns for a day to celebrate the 2025 season. The awards included Best XI, Coach of the Year, […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
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Today, the Orlando Pride announced that their VP of Soccer Operations & Sporting Director Haley Carter will be stepping down to pursue new career opportunities and will work closely with the club to ensure a smooth transition. In Carter’s three seasons with Orlando, there has been a complete transformation to perennial contender. Under her guidance, the […]
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On September 30, Angel City FC announced they have acquired star midfielder Hina Sugita from the Portland Thorns for defender M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intraleague transfer funds. Today, ACFC have announced that the midfielder has signed a three-year extension through 2029 – her original contract was through 2026. “I’ve always tried to give my […]
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Only two teams remain in the NWSL Playoffs with the semifinals concluding this weekend. The Washington Spirit and NJ/NY Gotham FC prepare to play the big final with wins over Portland Thorns and Orlando Pride, respectively. There were moments of brilliance over the weekend, and here’s our top five: Jaedyn Shaw’s free kick Gotham and […]
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With only four teams remaining, Liga MX Femenil’s semifinals had Club América vs Chivas on one side and Tigres vs Cruz Azul on the other. After four matches (two legs apiece), the Eagles and the Amazonians ended up getting their tickets for the big final. 180 minutes of soccer await us, starting next Thursday. América […]
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Today, the Kansas City Current have announced major changes with Coach of the Year frontrunner Vlatko Andonovski moving to Sporting Director and Ryan Dell to General Manager. Co-owners Angie and Chris Long commented, “To continue the club’s upward and global trajectory, we must put in place an organizational structure that reflects the growth of what we’re doing within the KC Current ecosystem and beyond. These […]
27 days ago | 1 read
NWSL playoffs quarterfinals are on the books, but there will be some moments we won’t forget. Which ones? Here’s our top five: Luana’s perfect comeback Last year, we learned about Orlando Pride’s Luana being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and more than a year of treatment later, she made her comeback last September in the match […]
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On Sept. 2, 2025, Luana made her inspirational return to the pitch after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma (SEI list since April of 2024). In the quarterfinal match against the Seattle Reign, Orlando Pride midfielder Luana scored the first goal since the fight of her life to seal the victory into the semifinals. Luana: “One year ago, […]
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In September, Savannah DeMelo was taken by ambulance from a match against the Seattle Reign because of a medical emergency. Today, she has provided a positive update on her recovery: A little sneak peak to what the the last couple months have looked like… lots of appointments, hotels, road trips, wires, and cute pj gowns! […]
28 days ago | 2 reads
Defender Kaleigh Kurtz has joined the Denver Summit expansion team in free agency, signing a three-year contract through 2028. The Summit will play their first NWSL match in the spring. “Joining Denver Summit FC for its first season is an incredible opportunity,” said Kurtz. “This club’s vision, energy, and commitment to excellence really stood out […]
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The Washington Spirit are back in the semifinals, and their home match at Audi Field sold out in record time—just three days. Last year, the Spirit sold out “Rowdy Audi” for the semifinals in just 72 hours. This year, it took only 64 hours, breaking the club record. The match is the club’s fourth consecutive […]
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Three big players have recently announced they will leave their clubs as free agents. Defender Kaleigh Kurtz will part ways with the NC Courage as a free agent. She has played eight seasons with the Courage since signing in 2018, and has been an integral part of the team. During her years with the Courage, […]
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Today, it was made official that the city of Atlanta has been awarded the latest expansion franchise in the NWSL. The team is set to be owned by Arthur Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment which includes: Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS) and Atlanta Drive Golf Club (TGL). According to multiple reports, […]
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After eight games played in Liga MX Femenil playoff quarterfinals, we have the league’s four semifinalists! The quarterfinals didn’t disappoint one bit – with an underdog besting the reigning champions and keeping the league’s Golden Boot under control, heated matches, tons of goals and a heroine scoring two braces. Rayadas’ quarterfinals were a scandal The […]
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After the conclusion of the preliminary voting consisting of players (50%), owners/GMs/coaches (25%), and media (25%), the finalists for the NWSL’s End-of-Year Awards have been announced. The final round has officially started and will now include the fan vote (10%) alongside players (40%), owners/GMs/coaches (25%), and media (25%). Would you like to vote? Be sure […]
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The Portland Thorns and San Diego Wave face off tomorrow with a spot in the final four on the line. However, in regard to availability, one side is way better off. Although Pietra Tordin is available, M.A. Vignola (ankle) and Valerin Loboa (knee) are both questionable for the home side. They will also be missing […]
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