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New York Times
3 days ago
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- New York Times
How to watch Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current in nationally-televised NWSL action
Much like the past half-decade of professional football, women's soccer goes through Kansas City right now. The Current hit Saturday with the best record in the NWSL, winners of three straight matches. They face off against recent Concacaf trophy-lifters Gotham FC, in front of one of a New Jersey crowd. It's a weekend broadcast TV spot, another cool moment for a league still in its growth phase. Advertisement This match will also be streamed on Paramount+. Kansas City has looked decidedly better in the early going. The Current have netted 22 goals across 10 matches, powered by three of the NWSL's top-10 scorers. Malawian forward Temwa Chawinga has a goal in each of the team's past three contests, Brazilian midfielder Debinha is a brilliant creator on offense and American Lo'eau LaBonta is fresh off her first career USWNT caps. The Current hold the NWSL's longest active winning streak Saturday, and they also pulled off the longest streak of the season by winning their first five matches. They have a commanding plus-15 goal differential; the second-best, San Diego, is plus-10. Gotham FC is in a funny spot. It is the only team with a losing record and a positive goal differential in domestic play. And yet, this club just won the inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup, defiantly beating Club América and then Tigres in back-to-back matches against Mexican opponents. Now back to the NWSL, where Gotham hasn't won since April 26 in Washington. The New York-New Jersey reppers are led by the Spanish star Esther González. She delivered the 82nd-minute, tournament-winning strike against Tigres two weeks ago, and she's now tied with Orlando's Barbra Banda for the league lead in goals. The rest of the attack surrounding its lead has been underperforming, with five combined goals to González's seven. That limited attack has its work cut out for it. Kansas City's defense is concrete and brick. Brazilian goalkeeper Lorena is in the 93rd percentile for goals against and crosses stopped, per Football Reference. She leads all goalies in save percentage. Streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Michael Reaves / NWSL via Getty Images)
CNA
13-05-2025
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- CNA
Marta returns to Brazil squad for Copa America warm-up games
Brazil's all-time leading scorer Marta has been recalled to the squad for the first time since last year's Olympic final for a pair of friendlies against Japan, coach Arthur Elias announced on Tuesday when naming the 39-year-old. Marta, widely regarded as one of the greatest women players of all time, had announced that she would retire from international duty following the 2024 Games in Paris, where the striker claimed a third Olympic silver medal. But the Orlando Pride player is back in the squad as Brazil prepare to defend their Copa America title this year. Marta extended her club career earlier in 2025 by signing a two-year contract extension with the NWSL team, scotching speculation she was set to hang up her boots for good. "I was with Marta recently and spoke with her. She said she is available to help the team while she is playing at a high level, as she is now," Elias told reporters. "Marta has had a great season and has been very important for her club, which is the American League champion. "Her presence in some call-ups is very important for the younger players, for the renewal that is taking place in the national team." Marta will join Brazil regulars like Orlando Pride's Angelina, Kansas City's Debinha and Manchester City's Kerolin, while Elias also looks to rejuvenate his squad ahead of the 2027 World Cup by including rising talents like goalkeeper Claudia and defender Isa Haas. "We really want expectations to rise for the women's national team and for football in our country," Elias added. "This is the work we propose and hope that this evolution can really continue, even though it is always a challenge, because we train very little with the players, we change many players to really give them opportunities." Brazil host Japan on May 30 and June 2, with the final squad for the July 12-August 2 Copa America in Ecuador set to be announced before an away friendly against France on June 27.
Reuters
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Marta returns to Brazil squad for Copa America warm-up games
May 13 (Reuters) - Brazil's all-time leading scorer Marta has been recalled to the squad for the first time since last year's Olympic final for a pair of friendlies against Japan, coach Arthur Elias announced on Tuesday when naming the 39-year-old. Marta, widely regarded as one of the greatest women players of all time, had announced that she would retire from international duty following the 2024 Games in Paris, where the striker claimed a third Olympic silver medal. But the Orlando Pride player is back in the squad as Brazil prepare to defend their Copa America title this year. Marta extended her club career earlier in 2025 by signing a two-year contract extension with the NWSL team, scotching speculation she was set to hang up her boots for good. "I was with Marta recently and spoke with her. She said she is available to help the team while she is playing at a high level, as she is now," Elias told reporters. "Marta has had a great season and has been very important for her club, which is the American League champion. "Her presence in some call-ups is very important for the younger players, for the renewal that is taking place in the national team." Marta will join Brazil regulars like Orlando Pride's Angelina, Kansas City's Debinha and Manchester City's Kerolin, while Elias also looks to rejuvenate his squad ahead of the 2027 World Cup by including rising talents like goalkeeper Claudia and defender Isa Haas. "We really want expectations to rise for the women's national team and for football in our country," Elias added. "This is the work we propose and hope that this evolution can really continue, even though it is always a challenge, because we train very little with the players, we change many players to really give them opportunities." Brazil host Japan on May 30 and June 2, with the final squad for the July 12-August 2 Copa America in Ecuador set to be announced before an away friendly against France on June 27.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Marta returns from international retirement with Brazil call up
The Brazilian women's national team announced its latest roster for the upcoming FIFA window, and the legendary Marta, who last year declared her retirement from international football, made the cut. The 39-year-old will join fellow NWSL stars, current and former, like Debinha, Kerolin, Lorena, Angelina, and Tarciane as the Seleçao take on Japan and Jamaica, twice each, later this month and in early June for friendlies in Brazil. Advertisement Marta had announced her intention to call time on one of the most iconic international careers in the history of the women's game back in April 2024. The six-time world player of the year won a third Olympic silver medal in what was expected to be her final international game in Paris last summer but will pull on the famous canary-yellow jersey once again with the opportunity for four more matches at least. What a difference a year makes It's been just over 365 days since the five-time Olympian and Women's World Cup all-time leading goal-scorer announced that her international career was coming to an end, effective at the end of 2024. But even at the Paris Olympics last summer, Marta shone, and her dramatic red card against Spain in the group stage catalyzed and further united the Seleção in their mission to earn Marta one more game. They were successful in that mission, despite falling short of Olympic gold in their 1-0 loss to the U.S. at the Parc des Princes. Advertisement And honestly, who could begrudge Marta for what happened next? Her club team, the Orlando Pride, were already enjoying an unbeaten season before the Olympic break, but she proved vital to their eventual National Women's Soccer League Shield and championship title, scoring 11 goals, the most of any midfielder in the league last season, and she's already scored three this year. Marta has spoken about how playing with younger stars like Pride striker and Zambian national Barbra Banda has kept her young, and it's hard to imagine her not deeply enjoying the rise of Brazilian players in the NWSL and leagues around the world. We're still too far out from Brazil 2027 to glean anything substantive from this call up in that regard, and I'm sure we're all going to remain hinged and rational, but that's the thing about hope, isn't it? It's one thing to resist the bittersweet sidelines of retirement; it's another to vie for ceremonial inclusion, but Marta has shifted gears since her announcement and the call up is deserved. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Advertisement Brazil, Soccer, NWSL, UK Women's Football 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Marta returns from international retirement with Brazil call up
The Brazilian women's national team announced its latest roster for the upcoming FIFA window, and the legendary Marta, who last year declared her retirement from international football, made the cut. The 39-year-old will join fellow NWSL stars, current and former, like Debinha, Kerolin, Lorena, Angelina, and Tarciane as the Seleçao take on Japan and Jamaica, twice each, later this month and in early June for friendlies in Brazil. Advertisement Marta had announced her intention to call time on one of the most iconic international careers in the history of the women's game back in April 2024. The six-time world player of the year won a third Olympic silver medal in what was expected to be her final international game in Paris last summer but will pull on the famous canary-yellow jersey once again with the opportunity for four more matches at least. Convocadas!O técnico Arthur Elias anunciou a lista das atletas que representarão a nossa Seleção Brasileira 🇧🇷 nos amistosos contra a Seleção do Japão 🇯🇵, aqui no Brasil! Vamos com tudo em mais esse desafio! — Seleção Feminina de Futebol (@SelecaoFeminina) May 13, 2025 It's been just over 365 days since the five-time Olympian and Women's World Cup all-time leading goal-scorer announced that her international career was coming to an end, effective at the end of 2024. But even at the Paris Olympics last summer, Marta shone, and her dramatic red card against Spain in the group stage catalyzed and further united the Seleção in their mission to earn Marta one more game. They were successful in that mission, despite falling short of Olympic gold in their 1-0 loss to the U.S. at the Parc des Princes. And honestly, who could begrudge Marta for what happened next? Her club team, the Orlando Pride, were already enjoying an unbeaten season before the Olympic break, but she proved vital to their eventual National Women's Soccer League Shield and championship title, scoring 11 goals, the most of any midfielder in the league last season, and she's already scored three this year. Marta has spoken about how playing with younger stars like Pride striker and Zambian national Barbra Banda has kept her young, and it's hard to imagine her not deeply enjoying the rise of Brazilian players in the NWSL and leagues around the world. We're still too far out from Brazil 2027 to glean anything substantive from this call up in that regard, and I'm sure we're all going to remain hinged and rational, but that's the thing about hope, isn't it? It's one thing to resist the bittersweet sidelines of retirement; it's another to vie for ceremonial inclusion, but Marta has shifted gears since her announcement and the call up is deserved. ()
