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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Crystal Dunn in the US squad
Crystal Dunn in the US squad Crystal Dunn has been called up by the USWNT coach, Emma Hayes, for the country's upcoming friendlies. FIXTURES Saturday 31 May 2025 at 11:30pm CEST: USA - China (Allianz Field, Minnesota) Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 2am CEST: USA - Jamaica (Energizer Park, Missouri) THE FULL SQUAD -- Access all Paris Saint-Germain news on and PSG Official app.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barbra Banda scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history
Barbra Banda ripped through the Royals in the first half on Friday. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NWSL via Getty Images) The first hat trick of the 2025 NWSL season belongs to Barbra Banda. She also now owns the fastest hat trick in NWSL history. The Orlando Pride star reeled off three goals in the first 38 minutes of play against the Utah Royals, scoring from three different directions. She came from the right off a perfect set-up from Ally Watt, from the center on a breakaway and from the left on a long pass from Haley McCutcheon. That trio of goals gave Banda the third first-half hat trick in NWSL history, joining Crystal Dunn in 2015 and Cloé Lacasse last season. Those two scored their third goals in first-half stoppage time, though, making Banda the quickest in the league's 12 years of history. Advertisement It was also Banda's first NWSL hat trick overall since joining the Pride last season. Banda was one of the breakout talents of the 2024 NWSL season, receiving NWSL Best XI honors and a Ballon d'Or Féminin nomination while helping lead the Pride to their first championship. She has encountered personal challenges this season, though, facing a hateful language incident in March and getting prevented from playing internationally due to U.S. travel restrictions.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Megan Thee Stallion teases 'Hot Girl Summer' swimwear line at Walmart: See collection
Megan Thee Stallion teases 'Hot Girl Summer' swimwear line at Walmart: See collection Show Caption Hide Caption Olympian Crystal Dunn is still waiting for Megan Thee Stallion's call Crystal Dunn, who is representing the U.S. at the Olympics on the women's soccer team, talks about what she said to Megan Thee Stallion when they met. Megan Thee Stallion can officially add fashion designer to an already glowing resume. The original "Hot Girl" recently announced the launch of "Hot Girl Summer," a new swimwear collection named after the snappy catchphrase she trademarked in January 2022. The Houston native, who's real name is Megan Pete, also designed the entire 18-piece size inclusive collection, showcasing her "creative vision and versatile execution." "With the introduction of Hot Girl Summer, Megan officially becomes the first hip-hop artist to launch her own swimwear brand," Thee Stallion's team said in a May 14 press release. Here's what we know about "Hot Girl Summer," including a closer look at price point, color scheme and design. Where will 'Hot Girl Summer' swimwear be sold? The 30-year-old rapper is partnering with Walmart to bring "Hot Girl Summer" to nearly 500 stores across the country and online at starting May 19. The swimwear will also be available for purchase online at "Everyone knows I love being near a pool or a beach, so I finally decided to turn my passion into a business and create my own swimwear brand," Thee Stallion said in a statement. "It was only right that we kick off Hot Girl Summer with this launch and provide Hotties of all body types with the official Hot Girl uniform. I used to shop at Walmart growing up, so it's a full circle to have my own line available at Walmart and I'm so grateful for their support." What will the 'Hot Girl Summer' collection include? The rapper's "Hot Girl Summer" swimwear collection features 18 size-inclusive pieces in various cuts and colors. The inaugural drop includes an assortment of bikinis, monokinis, one-piece swimsuits and swimsuit cover-ups in a wide array of colors, including purple, gold, black, orange and pink. The price of the swimmers varies, but customers can expect to spend anywhere from $16 to $28 before tax and shipping costs are factored in. "At Walmart, we want our customers to feel confident by offering fashion that celebrates their individuality and unique style," Ryan Waymire, SVP Women's Group at Walmart, said in a statement. "Megan embodies confidence and authenticity, and we're excited to collaborate with her on an exclusive swim collection that completes the ultimate 'Hot Girl Summer' uniform, all at incredible prices we know customers will love."
New York Times
12-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Portland Thorns' Bella Bixby on returning to play after motherhood: ‘It changes your body'
Bella Bixby entered Snapdragon Stadium Saturday night the same way she has entered every stadium for weeks — not just as Portland Thorns' starting goalkeeper but also mom to toddler Ruby, who was perched happily between her right arm and hip. For the 29-year-old, the 2025 NWSL season has been more than just returning to the field after the offseason. It has been a balancing act between being an elite athlete and a new mother — a transformation she does not sugarcoat. Advertisement 'It changes your body,' she tells The Athletic. 'I think I underestimated how much pregnancy was gonna change my body.' Planning for a family was not a simple process for Bixby, especially with limited guarantees in her sport. That uncertainty lingered through the entire 2023 season, even before she started trying to get pregnant. After 14 years with her husband, Elliot, she knew it was time, but making the decision was hard. Her teammate Crystal Dunn just returned to play after having her son, Marcel. Another former teammate, Iceland's Dagny Brindisdóttir, who had a son at the time, was also able to come back to the team. Despite these role models, she was still unsure. 'I was anxious about what it might mean for my career,' she explains. 'Will I come back? Can I even do it? Is this going to be my last season?' A Portland native and an Oregon State alumnus, Bixby was drafted by the Thorns in 2017. After loan spells in Germany and Israel, she made her NWSL debut for the Thorns in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup – only to suffer an ACL injury and be sidelined for the rest of the tournament. She returned in 2021 with a statement, setting an NWSL record for most consecutive shutout minutes (269) across her first three games, and earned a spot as one of three finalists for Goalkeeper of the Year that same year. In 2022, she helped lead the Thorns to an NWSL championship. The Thorns offered her a contract extension through 2025 (with an option for 2026), signaling the club's belief in her continued impact, especially following her return from maternity leave in 2024. The NWSL's new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which included protections for mothers and extended support for families, gave Bixby more confidence that having a family earlier in her career was possible. 'The new CBA changed everything,' Bixby says. 'It's not just about me — it allows my husband to travel with us, so we don't have to be apart during these early years with Ruby.' Advertisement But physically returning to play wasn't as simple for Bixby. 'People think it's nine months and then you're done. But it is a much longer commitment on your body,' she says. 'My center of gravity changed, my hips are different, everything is different.' Before pregnancy, as an elite athlete, she felt there was nothing her body could not overcome with some rehab, hard work and time. But pregnancy and nursing affected her ligaments and joints, crucial parts of her body as a goalkeeper. 'There's a hormone that is in your body in high amounts when you're pregnant, it's called Relaxin,' Bixby explains. While it prepares the body for childbirth by relaxing ligaments, especially in the pelvis, it's not ideal for a goalkeeper's body. Relaxin does not immediately go away after childbirth either, especially if the mother decides to nurse. 'By the time we get to October of this year, it'll have been two years since my body really has reset hormonally, which is insane to think about,' Bixby says. 'You really only think about pregnancy as a nine-month commitment to your body, but it's not.' Since Ruby's arrival, it's not just her body that's changed; her entire routine has, too. A post shared by National Women's Soccer League (@nwsl) 'I don't know what I did with all my time before,' Bixby laughs. While she calls Ruby the greatest gift, she doesn't downplay the reality of how motherhood has transformed her life. 'I used to sleep in till 10,' she says with a smirk. 'Now I'm up at six or seven —whenever Ruby is. I used to come home from training and just… decompress. Now I'm chasing a toddler.' Even with the upheaval, she still carves out time for recovery, nutrition, and sleep, all the non-negotiables of an elite athlete. Bixby is one of several NWSL players who have recently become mothers or are currently expecting. In February, Washington Spirit and U.S. women's national team midfielder Andi Sullivan announced that she and husband Drew Skundrich are expecting a baby girl. Bixby's teammate and U.S. forward Sophia Wilson announced she is having a baby with her husband, Arizona Cardinals' Michael Wilson. And last week, Chicago Stars and USWNT forward Mallory Swanson announced she is expecting a child. Advertisement While there might not officially be a best window of time for an athlete to get pregnant, this year has its perks, especially for the national team players between major tournaments. Bixby thinks that if there is a sweet spot, it is different for every player. She says the best is to come back in time to be cleared for preseason. 'That'll dictate when you want to get pregnant,' she explains. As more players announce pregnancies, Bixby sees the ripple effects of the league's evolving support for mothers. It's not just about what happens on the field anymore, it's about who's standing beside it. For her, this dual identity is a badge of honor, but she is still getting used to being the mom on the team. 'There is a misconception that motherhood changes you so much that you have to give up what you're passionate about,' she says. ' But this is our passion, and our dream. Some people, I'm sure, motherhood changes things for them. In my case, the moment I was pregnant, I was already picturing what it was going to look like to come back.'
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 SheBelieves Cup: How to watch the USWNT vs. Japan game tonight
It's time for the 10th annual SheBelieves Cup, where the U.S. Women's National Team will host Japan, Australia and Colombia in a six-game tournament across three matchdays. The USWNT's 23-player roster includes Crystal Dunn, Lindsey Heaps and Catarina Macario. Notably, Trinity Rodman will be absent from the tournament due to injury. The USWNT has won the past five SheBelieves Cup tournaments. The action kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 20 with Japan vs. Australia and USWNT vs. Colombia. USWNT games will air on TBS, the rest of the tournament will be covered in Spanish on Universo. The entire tournament will stream on Max. Are you ready to watch? Dates: Feb. 20-26, 2025 Location: Houston, Glendale, San Diego Teams: USWNT, Japan, Australia and Colombia TV channels: Universo (Spanish coverage), TBS (USWNT only) Streaming: Max (English), Peacock (Spanish) The 2025 six-game, three-matchday tournament will be held from Feb. 20-26. The U.S. Women's National Team will host Japan (#7 in the current FIFA Women's World Rankings), Australia (#15) and Colombia (#21) in this year's tournament. English-language coverage of the USWNT games in the SheBelieves soccer tournament will air on TBS. Spanish-language coverage of the rest of the tournament will air on Universo. If you want to stream the games live, you can do so on Max (English coverage), and Peacock (Spanish coverage). The USWNT's tournament schedule is listed in bold. Thursday, Feb. 20 - Shell Energy Stadium (Houston, TX) Japan vs. Australia: 4 p.m. local time / 5 p.m. ET (Universo, Max, Peacock) USWNT vs. Colombia: 7 p.m. local time / 8 p.m. ET (TBS, Universo, Max, Peacock) Sunday, Feb. 23 - State Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ) Colombia vs. Japan: 12 p.m. local time / 2 p.m. ET (Universo, Max, Peacock) USWNT vs. Australia: 3 p.m. local time / 5 p.m. ET (TBS, Universo, Max, Peacock) Wednesday, Feb. 26 - Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego, CA) Australia vs. Colombia: 4:30 p.m. local time / 7:30 p.m. ET (Universo, Max, Peacock) USWNT vs. Japan: 7:30 p.m. local time / 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS, Universo, Max, Peacock) GOALKEEPERS (2): Jane Campbell (Houston Dash) Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals) DEFENDERS (8): Tierna Davidson (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Crystal Dunn (Paris Saint-Germain), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG), Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit), Jenna Nighswonger (Arsenal FC, ENG), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride), Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC) MIDFIELDERS (6): Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC), Lindsey Heaps (Olympique Lyon, FRA), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current), Jaedyn Shaw (North Carolina Courage), Lily Yohannes (Ajax, NED) FORWARDS (7): Lynn Biyendolo (Seattle Reign FC, Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current), Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC, ENG), Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC)
