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Embattled NWSL moves championship game to Louisville

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 14 10:35 AM

The National Women's Soccer League on Wednesday announced a new venue and kickoff time on Wednesday for its November 20 championship game. Read more »

Football: NWSL halt play in 'solidarity' moment

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 07 10:00 AM

Players from the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC halted play on Wednesday in protest. Read more »

Coach upbeat of PH's World Cup qualifying chances

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 02:24 PM

If all goes according to plan, the Philippine Women's National Football Team should be able to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023. Read more »

Spirit chief executive quits as NWSL scandal rumbles on

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 06 12:07 PM

The chief executive of the Washington Spirit stepped down Tuesday. Read more »

Coach sees more Pinays joining Japan's WE League

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 02:57 PM

Japan has become the new frontier for Filipino athletes and some of the country's female footballers are likely to head there next year. Read more »

NWSL team owner regrets 'systemic failure' in abuse handling

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 05 09:56 AM

Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson issued an apology to two ex-players for his team's role in the handling of sexual coercion allegations against former soccer coach Paul Riley. Read more »

Former prosecutor to head probe of sexual misconduct in NWSL

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 04 10:51 AM

The US Soccer Federation is calling on a former federal prosecutor to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct in the NWSL. Read more »

Esports to debut as medal sport in 19th Asian Games

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 09 02:30 PM

Esports will finally debut as an official medal sport at the 19th Asian Games which will take place in Hangzhou, China September next year. Read more »

Bolden, Quezada clear quarantine, join Japan's WE League

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 06:20 PM

Filipina football players Quinley Quezada and Sarina Bolden have cleared quarantine and are now training with their clubs in the WE League. Read more »

U.S. soccer great Lloyd calls time on storied career

Frank Pingue, Reuters
Posted at Aug 17 09:34 AM

Carli Lloyd, one of the greatest women's soccer players to ever grace the game, has announced her retirement, U.S. Soccer said on Monday. Read more »

Olympics: Canada stun U.S. to set up women's football final with Sweden

Reuters
Posted at Aug 03 09:24 AM

Canada handed the United States a shock 1-0 defeat in the semi-finals of the women's Olympic football tournament to set up a clash with Sweden in Friday's showpiece match.   Read more »

Breastfeeding athletes can bring children to Tokyo: organizers

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 01 03:08 PM

Breastfeeding athletes will be allowed to bring children to the Tokyo Olympics "when necessary", organizers have announced. Read more »

Football: Coach says Azkals in good spirits, ready to bounce back vs. Guam

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 12:07 PM

The Philippine Azkals remain in high spirits heading into their final two games of the joint FIFA World Cup/AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.   Read more »

Football: NWSL expands to San Diego with Jill Ellis as club president

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 09 10:03 AM

The National Women's Soccer League is adding an expansion franchise in San Diego, and former U.S. women's national team coach Jill Ellis will serve as club president. Read more »

USWNT announces squad for pre-Olympic matches

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at May 26 09:39 AM

Virtually all of the squad's big-name players will be available to participate in the three pre-Olympic tune-up matches. Read more »

Football: USWNT stars Lavelle, Mewis to rejoin NWSL after Man City stint

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at May 18 10:50 AM

U.S. women's national team midfielders Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis are set to rejoin the NWSL following a successful one-season stint in England. Read more »

Football: Lewandowski equals Bundesliga record with 40th goal this season

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 16 12:55 AM

Robert Lewandowski equalled Gerd Mueller's 49-year-old scoring record as the Bayern Munich striker netted his 40th Bundesliga goal of the season in a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Saturday. Read more »

Football: Zenlike Zidane 'only focusing on present' at Real Madrid

Reuters
Posted at May 15 11:11 PM

MADRID - Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane exuded Zenlike calm about his future with the club on Saturday, saying that he is not focusing on the future although at some point he may feel the need to depart for the benefit of everyone. Read more »

Football: Spurs top-four bid hit by loss at Leeds

Reuters
Posted at May 08 10:27 PM

LEEDS, England - Tottenham Hotspur's slim hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four faded as goals from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo condemned them to a 3-1 defeat at Leeds United in a lively game on Saturday. Read more »

Football: Ramos injured again amid doubts over Real Madrid future

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 08 09:41 PM

Sergio Ramos has suffered a hamstring injury, Real Madrid announced on Saturday, raising the possibility the defender has played his last game for the club.  Read more »