Ireland's Euros dreams shattered as Wales edge gripping play-off
(Wales win 3-2 on aggregate)
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Alyssa Naeher USWNT retirement: Stats, awards in her career - ESPN
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announced her retirement from international soccer in 2024, marking the end to a decade-long career with the USWNT that includes two World Cup titles and two Olympic medals. Since making her first international cap in 2014, Naeher ranks third all-time in goalkeeper appearances, shutouts and wins in USWNT history. In 2024, she was ranked 30th on ESPN's top 50 women's soccer players in the world. Though her international days are over, she'll continue to play for the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL.
Kassouf's top 50 USWNT players right now. Who is No. 1? - ESPN
The United States women's national team won a fifth Olympic gold medal this year before a string of retirement announcements for veteran stars including Alex Morgan, Alyssa Naeher and Kelley O'Hara. After Saturday's game against England at Wembley Stadium and next week's showdown with the Netherlands in The Hague, the team will shift its attention to a much-anticipated January summit in Southern California, where senior players will join federation staff and a «Futures Camp» of, effectively, the next couple of dozen players on head coach Emma Hayes' radar.
Canadian soccer women wrap up eventful year with lopsided 5-1 win over South Korea
Marie-Yasmine Alidou and Olivia Smith scored to help the Canadian women's soccer team wrap up a tumultuous year with a lopsided 5-1 win over 19th-ranked South Korea in an international friendly Tuesday in Murcia, Spain.
Sliding venue for Milano-Cortina 2026 Games to have first tests in March, says IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland : Construction of a new sliding centre for the 2026 Milano-Cortina winter Olympics is on track despite a tight schedule, with athletes set to test the venue for the first time in March, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia unlikely to clash with Winter Games, says IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland : The 2034 soccer World Cup, which is expected to be held in Saudi Arabia and possibly in the cooler months, is unlikely to clash with the Salt Lake City winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
Building inclusion: Café Joyeux empowers people with disabilities in Lisbon
At number 26, Calçada da Estrela, in central Lisbon, José and Teresa, both of whom have autism spectrum disorders, found their first job after turning 20.
Luis Palma told 'writing is on the wall' at Celtic as Alexandro Bernabei latest emerges – Hoops transfer bulletin
John Hartson reckons time is up for Luis Palma at Celtic and says he wouldn't be surprised if the winger moves on in January.