In a significant development for women’s football, Manchester City has officially secured the services of Brazilian international Kerolin on a three-and-a-half-year contract. At just 25 years old, Kerolin brings a wealth of experience from her time in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), specifically with North Carolina Courage. Her transition to the English Premier League
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In a shocking disclosure, Ronnie Gibbons, the ex-captain of Fulham’s women’s football team, has bravely come forward with allegations of sexual assault against the late Mohamed Al Fayed, once the owner of the club. Speaking to The Athletic, Gibbons detailed instances that transpired in 2000 when she was merely 20 years old. Such allegations not
United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes recently highlighted the glaring lack of opportunities for women managers in men’s football. Despite her stellar track record and success in the women’s game, Emma Hayes shed light on the obstacles that still exist when it comes to breaking into the male-dominated world of football management.
Sports are unpredictable, but when animals get involved, the game takes a whole new twist. A raccoon caused a brief stoppage during a friendly match between the Philadelphia Union and New York City FC at Subaru Park in Philadelphia. Imagine the confusion as workers attempted to remove the raccoon from the field, resulting in an
Rebecca Welch made headlines when she announced her retirement from refereeing to take on a new role with the PGMOL. Her legacy as a trailblazer in the world of football officiating is undeniable, as she was the first woman to referee a Premier League match in 2023 and the first woman to officiate a game
Denmark’s players union Spillerforeningen has made history by negotiating a groundbreaking agreement with the Danish Football Association (DBU) to ensure that both the men’s and women’s national teams will receive equal pay and conditions during tournaments. This decision came after the men’s team rejected a pay rise, showing solidarity with their female counterparts. Smooth Negotiations
The Soccer Tournament is set to kick off with an exciting matchup between Burnley, co-owned by NFL legend J.J. Watt, and Concafa SC, led by former NFL punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee. This 7-on-7, $1 million winner-take-all event will take place from June 5-10 in Cary, North Carolina, with ESPN+ broadcasting all the action.