Is Naomi Girma one of the best defenders in the world? (2:22)
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FIFA adds Ellis to strategy role with Wenger

FIFA on Tuesday named former United States women's team coach Jill Ellis to the strategy role of chief football officer alongside former Arsenal coach Arsène Wenger.

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Kassouf's top 50 USWNT players right now: Who sits at No. 1?

The USWNT talent pool runs deep, with the trio of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson all prominent in their Olympic win. But how does the top 50 look as Emma Hayes continues to plan for the 2027 World Cup?

Alyssa Naeher 'at peace' with USWNT retirement decision (1:11)
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NWSL avg. attendance up 6%, new league record

The NWSL set a new attendance record in 2024, according to a report from Sports Business Journal, as clubs averaged 11,250 fans in attendance, a six percent increase compared to the previous year.

USWNT players pay tribute to retiring Alyssa Naeher (2:01)
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Barbra Banda buzzing after NWSL championship win and MVP combo (0:58)
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Rodman: Back injury 'not an excuse' for final loss

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman acknowledged she was battling a back injury in Saturday's NWSL Championship but refused to use it as an excuse for her team's 1-0 loss to the Orlando Pride.

Orlando Pride celebrates its first NWSL championship (0:34)
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Marta, Orlando Pride win 1st NWSL Championship

Barbra Banda's goal stood up as the winner to lift the Orlando Pride to their first NWSL Championship in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit on Saturday at CPKC Stadium.

Barbra Banda gets the breakthrough for Orlando (0:57)
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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.

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KC Current's Chawinga named NWSL MVP

Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga was named the 2024 National Women's Soccer League MVP on Friday, one day ahead of the league's championship match.

Barbra Banda: It's Orlando's time to win the NWSL championship (0:48)
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