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6dMarissa Lordanic

NWSL preparing Torpey for USWNT, Paris 2024

Matildas utility Kaitlyn Torpey is heading to her first Olympics and has had a perfect preparation for Australia's crunch match against the USWNT since signing for San Diego Wave in the NWSL.

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Angel City sells controlling stake at record price

Angel City FC is now the most valuable women's sports team in the world following an agreement by Willow Bay and Bob Iger to purchase a controlling stake in the NWSL franchise at a $250 million valuation.

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U.S. great Howard joins Houston ownership group

Longtime United States men's national team goalkeeper Tim Howard has joined Houston Dynamo FC's ownership group, the club announced Tuesday.

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16dAlex Kennedy

Which celebrities own an NWSL team?

Many celebrities are investing in NWSL franchises, including Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, Patrick Mahomes and more.

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Olivia Wingate slots in the goal for North Carolina Courage (0:55)
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Mal Swanson's stunning strike puts Chicago ahead (0:36)
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Wave's Ellis denies abusive workplace allegations

San Diego Wave president Jill Ellis called allegations of a poor work environment made by a former employee of the National Women's Soccer League team "false" and "personally damaging."

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21dJeff Kassouf

Source: Iger, Bay near deal for Angel City FC

The dean of the USC Annenberg School, Willow Bay, and her husband, Disney CEO Bob Iger, are nearing a deal to purchase control of Angel City FC, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN.

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Marta in Brazil squad for 6th and final Olympics

Marta's spot in Brazil's women's soccer team for the Paris Olympics was confirmed Tuesday when coach Arthur Elias included the 38-year-old striker in his 18-player squad.

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23dJeff Kassouf

Brazil's Bia out of Olympics with stress fracture

Brazil forward Bia Zaneratto said in an Instagram post on Sunday that she has a stress fracture in her foot that will prevent her from competing in the Paris Olympics, which begin later this month.

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23dEmily Keogh

Sources: England's Bronze nears Chelsea move

England defender Lucy Bronze is closing in on a move to Chelsea despite initial interest from the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), sources have told ESPN.

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24dJeff Kassouf

Last-place Utah fire head coach Rodriguez

The Utah Royals have fired Amy Rodriguez halfway through her first season as head coach, the team announced on Sunday. Utah sits in last place in the National Women's Soccer League a week ahead of the summer Olympics break (2W-11L-2D, 8 pts.)