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⚽ Flying high, defying gravity

⚽ Flying high, defying gravity

World No. 3 Germany defeats No. 10 France in penalty shootout, advances to UEFA Women’s Euro semi

And just like that, the UEFA Women’s Euro semis are set. But before we preview what’s to come, we simply must recap the jaw-dropping action from this weekend’s quarter-finals (QF). Let’s go.

⚽ Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge

⚽ Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge

No. 5 England advances to UEFA Women’s Euro semifinal

Two UEFA Women’s Euro quarter-finals (QFs) down, two to go — and the knockout round drama is already unmatched. Scroll on to see who’s already booked a spot in the semis before reading up on this weekend’s must-see matches.

⚽ Splish splash

⚽ Splish splash

Numerous records already broken at the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro

From attendance to international viewership and the 89 (!!!) goals already scored, records on records are falling at the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro — and that’s just through the group stage. The win-or-go-home knockout round begins this afternoon, with four quarter-final matches today through Saturday. Here’s a peek at the first two on the docket.

⚽ It’s a cruel summer

⚽ It’s a cruel summer

Everything you need to know ahead of the final UEFA Women’s Euro group stage weekend

The group stage results are trickling in: World No. 16 Norway and host country No. 23 Switzerland are the first teams through to the UEFA Women’s Euro knockout stage after closing out Group A in dramatic fashion yesterday. With the final group stage games scheduled today through Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, scroll on to learn who’s advancing — and which group is in their Marie Kondo era.

⚽ It’s getting hot in here

⚽ It’s getting hot in here

No. 5 England becomes first reigning champ to lose UEFA Women’s Euro opener

Wondering just how warm a European summer is? Safe to say it’s the hottest ticket in town after a record-breaking 34,063 fans took in last week’s Women’s Euro opening day (the host nation’s opener) in Switzerland. Here’s to even more golazos as the group stage rolls on.

⚽ Hot European Summer

⚽ Hot European Summer

Why you need to watch the UEFA Women’s Euro

While the NWSL is on break, there’s incredible women’s soccer happening across the pond: The month-long UEFA Women’s Euro begins today in Switzerland, pitting the 16 best European squads against one another for continental glory. Let’s kick it.

⚽ At long last

⚽ At long last

The Northern Super League will make its long-awaited debut in Canada

It’s here — the Northern Super League (NSL), Canada’s new pro women’s soccer league, makes its long-awaited debut tonight at 109 p.m. ET, with Calgary Wild FC taking on Vancouver Rise FC in the inaugural match. Ahead of the first whistle, here’s everything you need to know about the NSL, including how it stands to impact the Great White North’s footy landscape.

The Northern Super League is finally here

The Northern Super League is finally here

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April 13, 2025

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El's going to WNBA All-Star Weekend

July 17, 2025

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El's going to WNBA All-Star Weekend

El's going to WNBA All-Star Weekend

Hey now, you’re an All-Star.

Cue up Smash Mouth because it’s officially WNBA All-Star Weekend — and The GIST of It co-host Ellen Hyslop will be in Indianapolis for all the fun. Tune in to this episode to hear El and Steph Rotz preview the weekend, from the on-court festivities to the off-court negotiations surrounding the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Can you say spicy?

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⚙️ How it works

⚙️ How it works

A preview of the 2025 NWSL season

Before the first whistle blows, here’s a look at what’s to come on and off the pitch during the NWSL’s 13th season. Let’s kick it.

⚽🏆 Just getting started

⚽🏆 Just getting started

Defending league champion Orlando Pride to face Washington Spirit in Challenge Cup

It’s time for the sixth edition of the NWSL Challenge Cup, the ceremonial season start that’s now celebrated with a one-game showdown between the top two teams from the season prior. Sit tight — the regular-season NWSL kickoff is one week away, but tonight’s 8 p.m. ET game is the season appetizer you don’t want to miss. Pass the nachos.

🤝 The CBA

🤝 The CBA

A deep dive into the new NWSL CBA and women’s pro soccer landscape in North America

The 2025 NWSL season is less than two months away, and this offseason has already been perhaps the most dramatic ever. The college draft is gone and free agents have more, well, agency than ever before. It’s all because of the league’s landmark 2024 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that went into effect last July and granted significant power to the players.

January 26, 2025

⚽ Not again

⚽ Not again

Saudi Arabia awarded 2034 FIFA men’s World Cup despite history of human rights abuses

While trying to distance themselves from a reputation of bribery and corruption, international soccer’s governing body FIFA is once again drawing significant flack after a controversial decision regarding the 2034 men’s World Cup (WC) tournament. Let’s dive in.

December 13, 2024

⚽ It’s winning time

⚽ It’s winning time

No. 1 seed Orlando Pride clinch first NWSL Championship

As you read, the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride won their first-ever NWSL Championship on Saturday, topping the No. 2 seed Washington Spirit 1–0 in the final — a perfect ending to their near-perfect season.

November 25, 2024

⚽ All that glitters is gold

⚽ All that glitters is gold

No. 1 seed Orlando Pride and No. 2 seed Washington Spirit compete for 2024 NWSL Championship

It all comes down to this: the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride face the No. 2 Washington Spirit for the NWSL Championship tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET, just one year after both squads missed out on the postseason entirely. Before the opening whistle blows at CPKC Stadium, here’s how these teams stack up in the quest for the Tiffany trophy.

November 22, 2024

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