NWSL settles 2021 abuse case, creates $5m fund

The National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5 million fund for players as part of a settlement that stemmed from allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct that rocked the league in 2021.     Read More  

City must omit new signing for UCL knockouts

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola faces a selection headache as he will need to omit one of the club’s January signing from the Champions League knockout stages ahead of Thursday’s deadline.     Read More  

Hermoso’s brother tells court she was pressured

The brother of Jenni Hermoso and one of her teammates told a judge Wednesday there were attempts to pressure the player into downplaying the unsolicited kiss by former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales in the awards presentation ceremony…     Read More  

Hayes on USWNT aims: Want to do more than win

Emma Hayes has said her aims for the United States women’s national team (USWNT) go beyond just winning and spoke of wanting to build a program that “sets the bar for the global game.”     Read More  

Spanish refs body: Bad? Maybe, but not corrupt

The head of Spain’s refereeing body, Luis Medina Cantalejo, has hit back at Real Madrid’s accusations of “manipulation and adulteration” of the competition by officials, insisting that “my colleagues and I are not corrupt.”     Read More