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BBC News
6 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Huddersfield deny Leigh chance to go top of Super League
Huddersfield Giants denied Leigh Leopards the chance to go joint top of the Betfred Women's Super League with an emphatic 32-6 Brown scored four tries, including two inside 10 minutes, as the Giants gained control in the first Taylor got Leigh on the board with a converted try a minute before the half-time the second half was all about Huddersfield as Brown scored again on 56 minutes after running the length of the pitch, before Mollie Iceton, Lois Naidole - on her return from the sin-bin - and Ellie Thompson win moved Huddersfield into fourth, a place behind Leigh, with both on four Saturday's only Super League fixture, league leaders Wigan Warriors thrashed Leeds Rhinos 34-12 with Molly Jones' hat-trick part of an eight-try haul in their first win at of Jones' scores came inside the opening 25 minutes, alongside tries from Ellise Derbyshire and Anna Davies. Remi Wilton, Eva Hunter and Grace Banks crossed in the second half, before Jones wrapped up Wigan's third win of the season, maintaining their 100% Murray and Mel Howard's tries either side of half-time kept Leeds competitive, but their wait for a first win this season continues. Barrow Raiders secured their first win of the season, beating Warrington Wolves 14-6 to climb above them in the at the start of play, Barrow took an early lead through Jodie Morley's converted levelled with a converted try of their own before the break, but Beth Lindsay and Vanessa Temple restored Barrow's lead with two scores in under 20 Helens moved second in the table after they came from behind to beat reigning champions York Valkyrie McGifford's early try gave Saints the lead before Kira Fitzpatrick and Emma Kershaw both scored to put York in front 12-4 at the Saints rallied in the second half as Faye Gaskin scored and converted her own try, before Naomi Williams crossed under the posts with Gaskin adding the extras to complete the victory.
Fox Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Lo'eau LaBonta makes historic debut in U.S. women's 3-0 win over China
Naomi Girma returned to the national team and Lo'eau LaBonta became the oldest player to make her international debut for the U.S. in a 3-0 win over China on Saturday. Catarina Macario, Sam Coffey and Lindsey Heaps scored while goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce got her second shutout in as many appearances. LaBonta, the 32-year-old midfielder for the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League, came on as a second-half substitute. "When they called my name, I was sitting being the best cheerleader I could be on the bench, I was like, 'This is amazing. I've never been field view watching the national team.' It was so cool," LaBonta said after the match. "And they were like, `Lo, go.' And I was like, go where? All right, let's go!" The match also marked Girma's first appearance for the national team this year. The 24-year-old defender has been nursing injuries but recently returned to help Chelsea win the Women's Super League title and the FA Cup. Girma commanded a record $1.1 transfer fee when she moved from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea earlier this year. "We've missed her. We really have," U.S. coach Emma Hayes said. "Just in terms of the way we controlled the game, her in the deeper spaces making decisions — when to play forward, when not to — just rebuilding the connections again because if you think about the last time Naomi was here, there's been a lot of changes. But she said she was so happy to be back. She didn't realize how much she'd missed it until she drove up in the bus and saw the fans. But she's a world class player and you could see that." Tullis-Joyce, who plays for Manchester United, started in goal in just her second U.S. appearance as Hayes looks to replace Alyssa Naeher, who retired from the national team last year. Macario scored her 11th international goal after Alyssa Thompson kept the ball alive in a tumble in front of the net in the 28th minute. Coffey made it 2-0 in the 35th minute, taking a pass from Macario out front and banging her second goal for the U.S. past goalkeeper Pan Hongyan with her left foot. Heaps, the U.S. captain, scored on a header in the 54th minute. "I feel like tactically we've gone up another level, I really feel that way," Hayes said. "I feel that there's so many more players, that are so much more in control, that we're able to do more. I was pleased with the performance." The United States is currently missing several key contributors from last year's Olympic gold medal-winning squad. Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are both on maternity leave. Trinity Rodman is dealing with a nagging back issue. The United States famously defeated China on penalties in the 1999 Women's World Cup final. The teams last met in 2023, with the Americans winning both games. The Americans have a 39-9-13 overall record against China, including five straight. The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Brazil on April 8. China defeated Thailand 5-1 in its last outing. The U.S. faces Jamaica on Tuesday in St. Louis. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from United States Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Naomi Girma returns, Lo'eau LaBonta makes historic debut in US women's win over China
A moment of history for Lo'eau LaBonta ✨ At 32 years old, she becomes the oldest player to make her debut for the — U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) The match also marked Girma's first appearance for the national team this year. The 24-year-old defender has been nursing injuries but recently returned to help Chelsea win the Women's Super League title and the FA Cup. Girma commanded a record $1.1 transfer fee when she moved from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea earlier this year. Advertisement Catching up with Nae prior to kickoff! Catch us on TBS, Universo, Max and Peacock. — U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) Tullis-Joyce, who plays for Manchester United, started in goal in just her second US appearance as coach Emma Hayes looks to replace goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who retired from the national team last year. Macario scored her 11th international goal after Alyssa Thompson kept the ball alive in a tumble in front of the net in the 28th minute. Too Easy for Cat 😤 — U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) Coffey made it 2-0 in the 35th minute, taking a pass from Macario out front and banging her second goal for the US past goalkeeper Pan Hongyan with her left foot. Pick out that corner, Sam 🔥 — U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) Heaps, the US captain, scored on a header in the 54th minute. The United States is currently missing several key contributors from last year's Olympic gold medal-winning squad. Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are both on maternity leave. Trinity Rodman is dealing with a nagging back issue. Advertisement The United States famously defeated China on penalties in the 1999 Women's World Cup final. The teams last met in 2023, with the Americans winning both games. The Americans have a 39-9-13 overall record against China, including five straight. The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Brazil on April 8. China defeated Thailand 5-1 in its last outing. The US faces Jamaica on Tuesday in St. Louis.
Fox Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Girma returns, LaBonta makes historic debut in U.S. women's 3-0 win over China
Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Naomi Girma returned to the national team and Lo'eau LaBonta became the oldest player to make her international debut for the U.S. in a 3-0 win over China on Saturday. Catarina Macario, Sam Coffey and Lindsey Heaps scored while goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce got her second shutout in as many appearances. LaBonta, the 32-year-old midfielder for the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League, came on as a second-half substitute. The match also marked Girma's first appearance for the national team this year. The 24-year-old defender has been nursing injuries but recently returned to help Chelsea win the Women's Super League title and the FA Cup. Girma commanded a record $1.1 transfer fee when she moved from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea earlier this year. Tullis-Joyce, who plays for Manchester United, started in goal in just her second U.S. appearance as coach Emma Hayes looks to replace goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who retired from the national team last year. Macario scored her 11th international goal after Alyssa Thompson kept the ball alive in a tumble in front of the net in the 28th minute. Coffey made it 2-0 in the 35th minute, taking a pass from Macario out front and banging her second goal for the U.S. past goalkeeper Pan Hongyan with her left foot. Heaps, the U.S. captain, scored on a header in the 54th minute. The United States is currently missing several key contributors from last year's Olympic gold medal-winning squad. Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are both on maternity leave. Trinity Rodman is dealing with a nagging back issue. The United States famously defeated China on penalties in the 1999 Women's World Cup final. The teams last met in 2023, with the Americans winning both games. The Americans have a 39-9-13 overall record against China, including five straight. The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Brazil on April 8. China defeated Thailand 5-1 in its last outing. The U.S. faces Jamaica on Tuesday in St. Louis. ___ AP soccer:
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Girma returns, LaBonta makes historic debut in U.S. women's 3-0 win over China
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Naomi Girma returned to the national team and Lo'eau LaBonta became the oldest player to make her international debut for the U.S. in a 3-0 win over China on Saturday. Catarina Macario, Sam Coffey and Lindsey Heaps scored while goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce got her second shutout in as many appearances. LaBonta, the 32-year-old midfielder for the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League, came on as a second-half substitute. The match also marked Girma's first appearance for the national team this year. The 24-year-old defender has been nursing injuries but recently returned to help Chelsea win the Women's Super League title and the FA Cup. Girma commanded a record $1.1 transfer fee when she moved from the San Diego Wave to Chelsea earlier this year. Tullis-Joyce, who plays for Manchester United, started in goal in just her second U.S. appearance as coach Emma Hayes looks to replace goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who retired from the national team last year. Macario scored her 11th international goal after Alyssa Thompson kept the ball alive in a tumble in front of the net in the 28th minute. Coffey made it 2-0 in the 35th minute, taking a pass from Macario out front and banging her second goal for the U.S. past goalkeeper Pan Hongyan with her left foot. Heaps, the U.S. captain, scored on a header in the 54th minute. The United States is currently missing several key contributors from last year's Olympic gold medal-winning squad . Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson are both on maternity leave. Trinity Rodman is dealing with a nagging back issue. The United States famously defeated China on penalties in the 1999 Women's World Cup final. The teams last met in 2023, with the Americans winning both games. The Americans have a 39-9-13 overall record against China, including five straight. The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to Brazil on April 8. China defeated Thailand 5-1 in its last outing. The U.S. faces Jamaica on Tuesday in St. Louis. ___ AP soccer:
