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Concacaf announces qualification criteria for W Champions Cup

7 hours ago

On Wednesday, Concacaf announced the qualification criteria for how clubs will qualify for the Confederation’s inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup. The new annual tournament will feature the best clubs from North America, Central America and the Caribbean to crown the region’s women’s club champion. The official draw and brand unveil will take place on June 6.

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Kansas City fires head of medical for breaking NWSL non-fraternization policy

13 hours ago

The Kansas City Current have fired Carlos Jimenez for breaking the NWSL’s non-fraternization policy. Jimenez had been the head of the team’s medical department since December. The Athletic first reported the firing, and multiple sources told The Athletic that the policy violation involved a relationship with a Kansas City player. Jimenez previously worked as a physical therapist for the Washington Spirit in 2023 and for the U.S. women’s national team from 2019 to 2021.

By Kathleen Gier

Tampa Bay Sun FC announces first USL Super League signings

2 days ago

Tampa Bay FC announced the club’s first three player signings on Tuesday in Domi Richardson, Erika Tymrak and Jordyn Listro. They are also the first three signings in USL Super League history. All three have prior experience in professional soccer including stints in the NWSL. Tymrak also played for the USWNT and Listro played for Canada. The USL Super League is set to begin play this August as a first-division league with eight teams.

By Kathleen Gier

USWNT announces match against Costa Rica on July 16

2 days ago

The U.S. women’s national team will face Costa Rica on July 16 at Audi Field in Washington D.C. The match will serve as the squad’s Olympic sendoff. The USWNT now has a four-game runup to the Olympic Games with a pair of matches against Korea Republic on June 1 and 4 in Commerce City, Colo., and St. Paul, Minn. The team will aslo host Mexico on July 13 in Harrison, N.J.

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