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Soccer star Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Move over Messi and Ronaldo. A new generation of soccer stars is lining up to win the Ballon d'Or
No Lionel MessiSports - ABC News - October 27 -
Lily Yohannes picks USWNT: Teenage midfielder chooses to represent USA Soccer over the Netherlands
The teenager had the option of becoming a dual-national had she pursued a Dutch passportSports - CBS Sports - November 12 -
U.S. Men’s Soccer Star Mimics a Donald Trump Dance During Goal Celebration
Christian Pulisic said he saw other professional athletes showcasing a move inspired by Trump over the weekend.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift
It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer playersEntertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift
It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer playersSports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Rodman, Marta, Chawinga up for NWSL MVP
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga, who broke the single-season NWSL scoring record with 20 goals this campaign, headlines a group of five finalists for the league's MVP award.Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
Banda: Playing with Marta a 'dream come true'
Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda has said playing alongside her childhood idol Marta is a "dream come true" and pushes her to be the best version of herself.Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
Marta: NWSL final is biggest game of my career
Orlando Pride forward Marta has played in a World Cup final and three Olympic gold-medal matches but said no game ranks higher for her than Saturday's NWSL Championship.Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago -
Marta nets stellar goal, sends Pride to NWSL final
The Orlando Pride advanced to their first NWSL championship with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Current in Sunday's semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Marta, Orlando Pride book spot in most anticipated NWSL final ever?
Marta's stunning late goal ensured that the two best teams -- potentially in NWSL history -- will square off.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Will Marta write new chapter in NWSL final after season of broken records?
Brazil legend features in Saturday’s big Championship game between Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. The 2024 NWSL Championship between Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit on Saturday will be a ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
NWSL Championship: Will Washington or Orlando win? Rodman or Marta to decide it?
Saturday's NWSL Championship pits Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit vs. Marta and the Orlando Pride. Who will win?Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago -
The Rise of Soccer’s ‘Arrival Fits’
Following in the footsteps of U.S. sports, European soccer clubs are platforming their players’ most creative outfits.Sports - The New York Times - 2 hours ago -
NWSL Playoffs: Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda, Marta lead favorites and eye history
Shield winners look like the team to beat in the postseason as the club eyes its first NWSL ChampionshipSports - CBS Sports - November 7 -
Orlando Pride advance to NWSL Championship: How legendary Marta, unsung heroes have franchise on brink
The Pride will face the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Championship on Nov. 23Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
USMNT eke out win, Stefan Frei talks MLS playoffs & Marta turns back the clock!
Christian and Alexis discuss the USMNT’s gutsy 1-0 win over Jamaica. Then, Stefan Frei joins the show to chat MLS playoffs. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Marta’s wonder goal to sent the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
What's at stake between Washington Spirit vs. Orlando Pride: Marta's last ride? Seb Hines shoots for history
The NWSL Championship will be a historic event, no matter which side winsSports - CBS Sports - 21 hours ago -
Marta's magic helped get the Pride to Saturday's NWSL title game against the Washington Spirit
A goal by Marta helped propel the Orlando Pride into Saturday’s National Women’s Soccer League championship game against the Washington SpiritSports - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
How the legendary Marta inspires NWSL players while searching for an elusive championship with Orlando Pride
Marta: "I don't know if I'm going to be here next year, but I'm already so happy with what I have given to the club and the players"Sports - CBS Sports - 19 hours ago -
Is Marta about to play her last match for Orlando Pride? 'I don't know if I'm going to be here next year'
The Brazilian superstar hinted that her run with Orlando could be at an end ahead of their NWSL Championship matchSports - CBS Sports - 20 hours ago -
How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?
The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.Sports - The New York Times - October 25 -
The Soccer Prodigy Who Idolized Ronaldo
Those close to Conrad Harder always knew he was destined for big things. They just did not expect that day to come so soon.Sports - The New York Times - November 5 -
The Unwanted Kiss That Changed Spanish Soccer
A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the pressures faced by Spain’s women’s soccer team after Luis Rubiales kissed the player Jenni Hermoso.Sports - The New York Times - November 8 -
Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals
Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?
The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer
UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
How migrant children are using soccer to connect
Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Why 2-0 Is an Increasingly Dangerous Scoreline in Soccer
Losing teams are making late recoveries and turning games around more often than ever.Sports - The New York Times - November 2 -
Lightning strike kills player during match in Peru
Lightning killed a 34-year-old player and injured four others during a football match in the Peruvian Andes.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Lightning Strikes Soccer Team in Peru, Killing Player
A video of the incident shows a flash of light and then several players instantly dropping to the ground.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
When Soccer Players Turn Into Runway Models
Fashion has long been linked to soccer, offering the game’s biggest stars a chance to express themselves.Sports - The New York Times - November 5 -
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, 62 arrested
Police say five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after antisemitic rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them" following a Europa League match between ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Trinity Rodman Owns Her Soccer Style
The standout on the U.S. women’s national team has the makings of a superstar, identifying as an entertainer as much as an athlete.Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
How Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam Unfolded
Antisemitic assaults on visiting Israeli soccer fans, and incendiary chants and attacks by some Israelis: Here’s what we know so far about the violence in Amsterdam last week.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
Is Barcelona’s Nike Deal the Most Lucrative in World Soccer?
The Spanish club has announced a new deal with the sportswear giant, but some are skeptical about the numbers involved.Sports - The New York Times - November 14 -
France-Israel Soccer Match is Overshadowed by Amsterdam Attack
After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.World - The New York Times - November 14