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2dJeff Kassouf

USWNT's Bethune off to KC, Hutton joins Bay FC

United States midfielder Croix Bethune has joined the Kansas City Current, and USWNT midfielder Claire Hutton has joined Bay FC, in a pair of separate seven-figure moves, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN.

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Farmer exits Tigres over harassment, joins Stars

American-born Aaliyah Farmer asked to be released from her team in Mexico's top women's soccer league after just one year because she was subject to harassment in the country, UANL Tigres coach Pedro Losa said Wednesday.

Trinity Rodman: Record contract 'another stepping stone for women's soccer' (1:53)
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Marcotti: Gotham's Champions Cup failure a big missed opportunity for the NWSL (2:29)
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Gotham FC players slam FIFA's scheduling of Champions Cup (1:00)
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Trinity Rodman: My legacy at the Washington Spirit isn't over yet (0:50)
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Was Trinity Rodman right to sign a contract extension with the Washington Spirit? (2:54)
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Gotham hungry to win inaugural WCC, $2.3M prize

Gotham FC already has a league trophy and a confederation title, so, naturally, the next step is an intercontinental championship, coach Juan Carlos Amorós said.

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21dJeff Kassouf

Berman: Rodman deal shows new rule is working

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman cited Trinity Rodman's new deal as evidence that the league's new High Impact Player is working as intended: to retain and attract top players.

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21dCesar Hernandez

Hayes: Rodman contract a win for NWSL, USWNT

United States coach Emma Hayes has hailed Trinity Rodman's historic deal to stay with the Washington Spirit as "a win" for both the USWNT and the NWSL.

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Hayes: Returning Rodman ready for 'next steps'

USWNT coach Emma Hayes said Trinity Rodman is ready to shoulder more responsibility and take the "next steps" in her career as she returns to the national team.

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24dJeff Kassouf

Source: Spirit sign Paraguay star teen Martínez

The Washington Spirit have acquired 18-year-old Paraguayan forward Claudia Martínez from Club Olimpia for a $950,000 transfer fee, a source with knowledge of the deal told ESPN.

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Liverpool sign Courage legend Denise O'Sullivan

Liverpool have completed the signing of North Carolina Courage captain and Republic of Ireland international Denise O'Sullivan, the clubs announced Saturday.

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Rose Lavelle named U.S. women's player of year

Gotham FC and United States women's national team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been voted U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year for 2025.

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28dEd Dove

WAFCON: Holders Nigeria to face Banda's Zambia

Holders Nigeria learned their Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 group-stage opponents on Thursday, with the Super Falcons set to renew acquaintances with Zambia in the opening round in Morocco in March.

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Lavelle, Gotham begin title defense vs. Boston

The 2026 NWSL 248-match season kicks off on March 13 when 2025 season runners-up Washington Spirit host Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field.