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Vogue
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
The 13 Summer Hair Color Trends That Will Flood Your Social Feeds
Summer hair colors can be summed up in one word: fun. From the usual suspects, such as sandy blondes and golden hues, to loud color statements with neon and pastels, there's just something about the warmer months that brings energy to our hair choices. But if bold shades aren't your thing, not to worry. This summer, celebrity colorist and Redken ambassador Laurie Heaps says you'll also want to consider embracing your softer side. 'We're leaning into tones that feel warm, natural, and sun-kissed,' Heaps says. 'Nothing too extreme, just soft [and] believable color that enhances your natural vibe.' When the summer season starts, the world is your metaphorical oyster—at least hair-wise. To help inspire your new look, we asked the pros what colors they expect to see trending (and exactly what to ask for to get the look). Consider this the ultimate hair color guide for when those temps rise. Soft Copper Taylor Hill Copper hair has been having its moment for a while, but this summer, Heaps says it's about to take a more subtle turn. For summer 2025, it's all about soft copper. 'It's less bold than full-on red,' says Heaps. 'This one gives you that sun-warmed glow without being too loud.' Cinnamon Gloss
Fox Sports
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
USWNT Footnotes: What's next for Trinity Rodman?
Editor's Note: USWNT Footnotes takes you inside the major talking points around the U.S. women's national team, the NWSL, European leagues, and all across American women's soccer. The biggest news from the weekend was in regard to Trinity Rodman's decision to step away from the Washington Spirit to address ongoing back issues. The star forward has been dealing with back spasms for years, and last September had to be taken off the field in a wheelchair during a Washington Spirit match vs. the Kansas City Current. In March, Rodman told reporters that she didn't think her back "will ever be 100 percent." "It's kind of an issue of it's not one specific thing, it's just the way that my back is structured," Rodman said. "And it's more so management than like a curable fix." She admitted she didn't think her back "will be the way it was my rookie year, which is unfortunate." A few days later, Rodman joined the USWNT for the first time since helping lead the squad to a gold medal at last summer's Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old scored a brilliant goal in a 2-0 victory over Brazil, and celebrated by poking a little fun at her back (which nearly made the medical staff rush into panic mode). Rodman didn't see the pitch in the Americans' second match of the window, but played 45 minutes for the Spirit in a 2-0 win over Racing Louisville on April 12. According to The Washington Post , which was first to report the news, Rodman is meeting with a doctor in London and there is currently no timetable for her return. The USWNT will convene for its next camp at the end of May. Lindsey Heaps' Lyon wins first leg of Champions League semifinal USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps' Lyon defeated Emily Fox and Jenna Nighswonger's Arsenal 2-1 in the first leg of the Women's Champions League semifinal on Saturday. Heaps joked ahead of the match that she was giving Fox "as much crap as I possibly could and just chip at her a little bit" during the last USWNT camp. Heaps, who has been vocal throughout her career about her passion for playing club soccer in Europe and specifically in Champions League, has been thrilled to see more of her U.S. teammates make their way overseas. Fox signed with Arsenal last year, Nighswonger joined the club earlier this year, and Naomi Girma made headlines following a historic transfer from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea in January. Catarina Macario and Mia Fishel also play for the Blues. "I think that's really special for me to see as a captain," Heaps told reporters ahead of Saturday's game. "I want all my players to be doing well. So just not this weekend, I hope." Lyon and Arsenal will meet again for the second leg on Sunday, April 27. Girma makes Champions League debut USWNT star defender Naomi Girma has finally returned from injury. On Sunday, Girma subbed on for Chelsea in the 81st minute of the club's ultimate 4-1 loss to Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal match. Girma came on the pitch with the Blues only down 2-1, but Irene Paredes and Claudia Pina scored twice more in the final moments. Chelsea will get a chance at revenge at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. This hasn't been an ideal start to Girma's European soccer career, especially after becoming the first million-dollar transfer in women's soccer history. The 24-year-old defender has been recovering from a calf injury, which has limited her minutes for Chelsea and appearances for the USWNT. She only played in one regular season WSL match in March before earning her first Champions League minutes over the weekend. Ally Sentnor converts game-winning PK Back stateside, rising USWNT star Ally Sentnor converted a penalty kick in the 10th minute of stoppage time to give the Utah Royals a 1-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars. It was the Royals first win of this NWSL season. The 21-year-old Sentnor, who was named U.S. Soccer's Young Female Player of the Year in 2024, calmly stepped up to the spot and nailed her shot past former USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naher for the victory. The 1-0 result was also the first shutout of the season for Utah goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn, who has been called into recent USWNT camps and is in contention to fill the starting goalkeeper vacancy left by Naeher. Laken Litman covers college football, college basketball and soccer for FOX Sports. She previously wrote for Sports Illustrated, USA Today and The Indianapolis Star. She is the author of "Strong Like a Woman," published in spring 2022 to mark the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Follow her at @LakenLitman . Get more from United States Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps says salary cap issue to blame for NWSL departures
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps says salary cap issue to blame for NWSL departures USWNT captain and Lyon midfielder Lindsey Heaps says the NWSL salary cap may be to blame for some of America's top players leaving the league for Europe. A small wave of Americans left the NWSL for Europe this summer, highlighted by Naomi Girma who became the first million-dollar transfer in women's soccer. Girma left the San Diego Wave for Chelsea for a world-record $1.1 million fee in January. Advertisement Speaking ahead of Lyon's Champions League semifinal clash with Arsenal, Heaps called the cap an 'ongoing issue,' when asked why Americans are coming to Europe. 'There's a salary cap in NWSL and I think that's an ongoing issue there that hopefully can be changed or increased,' Heaps said at Lyon's press conference. 'It's a factor in the NWSL and for players coming overseas.' Heaps will square off against USWNT teammates Emily Fox and Jenna Nighswonger, both defenders on Arsenal, on Saturday. She described the matchup as 'so cool, so exciting and also very special for me, because these moments don't happen a lot.' There are 'a lot of things' that attract Americans to Europe, Heaps said. 'You have two very, very good leagues. (When) you play a lot of time in the NWSL, like I did, I wanted a different challenge. Advertisement 'It wasn't anything against the NWSL, but I wanted to come play in Champions League again. I wanted to play for a big club like this. I think I just needed a different kind of challenge. 'Maybe that's also what these players felt. Speaking with Nay [Naomi Girma], speaking with Jenna [Nighswonger], speaking with Foxy [Emily Fox], that's what they need. That's what they needed at the time.' At their recent national team camp, Heaps said she teased Fox ahead of their Champions League clash. 'I was giving Foxy [Emily Fox] as much crap as I possibly could and trying to just chip at her a little bit.' She said it was 'special' to see her U.S. teammate's excelling in an environment like Arsenal's. 'To see [Fox] go and make that big move and play well and be a very impactful player for the team as well, I think that's really special for me to see as a captain. Advertisement 'I want all of my players to be doing well – just not this weekend, I hope.' This article originally appeared in The Athletic. US Women's national team, NWSL, UK Women's Football 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
19-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps says salary cap issue to blame for NWSL departures
USWNT captain and Lyon midfielder Lindsey Heaps says the NWSL salary cap may be to blame for some of America's top players leaving the league for Europe. A small wave of Americans left the NWSL for Europe this summer, highlighted by Naomi Girma who became the first million-dollar transfer in women's soccer. Girma left the San Diego Wave for Chelsea for a world-record $1.1 million fee in January. Advertisement Speaking ahead of Lyon's Champions League semifinal clash with Arsenal, Heaps called the cap an 'ongoing issue,' when asked why Americans are coming to Europe. 'There's a salary cap in NWSL and I think that's an ongoing issue there that hopefully can be changed or increased,' Heaps said at Lyon's press conference. 'It's a factor in the NWSL and for players coming overseas.' Heaps will square off against USWNT teammates Emily Fox and Jenna Nighswonger, both defenders on Arsenal, on Saturday. She described the matchup as 'so cool, so exciting and also very special for me, because these moments don't happen a lot.' There are 'a lot of things' that attract Americans to Europe, Heaps said. 'You have two very, very good leagues. (When) you play a lot of time in the NWSL, like I did, I wanted a different challenge. 'It wasn't anything against the NWSL, but I wanted to come play in Champions League again. I wanted to play for a big club like this. I think I just needed a different kind of challenge. 'Maybe that's also what these players felt. Speaking with Nay [Naomi Girma], speaking with Jenna [Nighswonger], speaking with Foxy [Emily Fox], that's what they need. That's what they needed at the time.' At their recent national team camp, Heaps said she teased Fox ahead of their Champions League clash. 'I was giving Foxy [Emily Fox] as much crap as I possibly could and trying to just chip at her a little bit.' She said it was 'special' to see her U.S. teammate's excelling in an environment like Arsenal's. 'To see [Fox] go and make that big move and play well and be a very impactful player for the team as well, I think that's really special for me to see as a captain. 'I want all of my players to be doing well – just not this weekend, I hope.' (Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)
The Guardian
18-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Arsenal v Lyon: five key factors in the Women's Champions League semi
The former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro, who left the club at the end of the 2020-21 season, returns to the Emirates Stadium when Arsenal host the eight-time European champions Lyon on Saturday in their Champions League semi-final first leg. Montemurro, who led Arsenal to a first Women's Super League title in seven years in 2019, was previously back in N5 in 2023, where his Juventus team lost 1-0 in the Champions League. Arsenal look very different, on and off the pitch, to the club he left. They upped their investment in and commitment to the women's side after a review towards the end of Montemurro's tenure, but a face familiar to him sits in the home dugout. While with Arsenal Montemurro was paired with Renée Slegers on the Uefa coach mentor programme in the early stages of the former Netherlands international's coaching journey. Montemurro describes her as 'a perfect fit for Arsenal': 'She really has brought back a level of belief in the squad and who they are. It's a reflection of her. She's very confident in what she does. She's very strategic in how she goes about things. I'm so happy for her, happy she was given the opportunity and took it because it's a very big job but she seems to be handling it well.' He said with a laugh: 'I must have taught her well.' Arsenal boast an enviable forward line, their five goals against Leicester on Tuesday a demonstration of their depth, with four goalscorers despite the absence of Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly, who withdrew injured from the England squad in April. It is hoped both will be fit to face Lyon, who have their own formidable forward line that will test Arsenal's No 2 goalkeeper, Manuela Zinsberger, with Daphne van Domselaar injured playing for the Netherlands. The Champions League record goalscorer, Ada Hegerberg, is always a threat in a competition that seems, at times, to be her playground. The Haitian forward Melchie Dumornay has scored 19 goals across Ligue 1 (15) and the Champions League this season, Kadidiatou Diani is Lyon's top scorer in Europe with five and the midfielder Lindsey Heaps is their second-highest scorer in Ligue 1 on 11. Eugénie Le Sommer and Tabitha Chawinga have also contributed goals in Europe for Lyon, who have scored 25 goals and conceded two. On the threat of Dumornay, Heaps said: 'I always think: 'How the heck would I play against her?' That's the big question for their backline. How do you want to play against our front three? With the things that they can do they can make it really difficult in all areas.' 'He's done a really great job just bringing us back to Lyon's style and giving us the freedom to play, but with a few tactical adjustments here and there for certain games,' said Heaps, a US international. 'It's the vibe, the freedom to play. We nail down little bits of the structure and how we want to play, positionally where we want to be and filling roles, but then there's the freedom to bring out your qualities and your strengths. When you have that bit of freedom it brings a lot of confidence.' Montemurro, whose character is always praised by Arsenal players who worked under him, believes finding the right levels of pressure and fun are the key. 'It's us being prepared, excited and happy with a little bit of pressure,' he said. 'If we put too much pressure on the team, things aren't going well, you don't see things straight, you don't adjust properly. If you don't put enough pressure on the team it takes it a little bit easy. It's really about us, having the team be selfless, with a little bit of humility and smiling while they want the ball and want to keep the ball.' The energy from the stands could be vital. Crowds of 30,000 to 60,000 at the Emirates Stadium are increasingly common and it is not just the scale of the attendances there that is important but the atmosphere those fans create. Arsenal have an engaged and enthusiastic fanbase that increasingly feels impactful on the pitch. Lyon have struggled, despite their phenomenal dominance of women's football in France and their Champions League successes, to significantly grow their crowds. The record attendance at the Groupama Stadium for the women's side is 38,466 for their 2024 Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, but sustained five-figure crowds have been lacking. Lyon have also struggled to grow a travelling contingent, whereas Arsenal fans are likely to travel in impressive numbers for the second leg on 27 April. Sign up to Moving the Goalposts No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women's football after newsletter promotion Leicester's manager, Amandine Miquel, who managed in her native France before joining the Midlands side, certainly thinks so. After Arsenal's 5-1 defeat of her team on Tuesday she said: 'Overall, Arsenal are the better team. Lyon focuses too much on individuals; if you block those individuals you can stop their chance at scoring.' Arsenal have shocked Lyon before, earning a thrilling 5-1 win at the Groupama before a 1-0 defeat in London when they topped their Champions League group in 2022-23. 'That game is very much in the past,' said Heaps. 'That's one of those games where a team comes and imposes themselves. They have such incredible players and individuality – the uniqueness of some of their individuals, that's very exciting for a team – but then also the team play is very good. I rate them very high, I respect them so much, so I think that's what makes this game very exciting. You have two teams that love to have the ball and love to play but also have played in really big games and know what's at stake as well.'
