Hey Footie Fans! ⚽️✨ Congrats to the Orlando Pride, led by the legendary Marta, for securing their first-ever NWSL Shield! 🎉 Temwa Chawinga tied Sam Kerr's single-season scoring record (and let's be real, she's likely smashing it this Saturday 😉). In a WSL stunner, Everton held Arsenal to a draw, and guess what? CRYSTAL PALACE WON THEIR FIRST WSL GAME! 🎉 Meanwhile, goals were flying as Barcelona and Gotham lit up the scoreboard.

Get ready for a jam-packed week with UWCL group stage action Tuesday and Wednesday(scroll down for game times), and a full weekend of league matches. Plus, NWSL September's best, Futures Camp returns, the WSL’s most underrated players, and more in this issue!

GOAL OF THE WEEK

Keira Walsh, one of the best midfielders in the game, showed her class this past Saturday with two goals and an assist, including an absolute worldie!

NWSL NEWS

🛡️ Orlando’s Cinderella Season

🏆 The Orlando Pride are on cloud nine after clinching their first-ever NWSL Shield with a 2-0 win over Washington Spirit! Marta, the legendary six-time World Player of the Year, sealed the deal with a penalty kick that had fans roaring—plus a little help from a Spirit own goal. Orlando remains unbeaten through 23 games, making them unstoppable this season! 🙌

In an emotional post-match celebration, Marta reflected on her eight-year journey with the team, saying she stayed to make history—and she did just that. From nearly forgotten to champions, the Pride are showing the world what belief, grit, and teamwork can do. Plus, Seb Hines made history as the first Black coach to lift an NWSL trophy. And with three games left, the Pride aren't done yet!

NWSL & WSL NEWS

🥇 September’s Best

The NWSL’s September Best XI is a who’s who of top-tier talent, with players from eight different teams dominating the spotlight. Orlando Pride’s Anna Moorhouse was untouchable in goal, shattering records with 12 shutouts, while Kansas City’s Temwa Chawinga couldn’t stop scoring, netting four goals to claim Player of the Month and tying Sam Kerr’s single-season scoring record. Meanwhile, Marta reminded us why she’s still a legend, weaving through defenders like it’s her favorite pastime. Over in the WSL, the race for Manager and Player of the Month is heating up with Chelsea’s Sonia Bompastor and Spurs’ Beth England leading the pack.

USWNT NEWS

⛺️ Futures Camp Is Back

Emma Hayes is back at it, making waves with her latest move—reviving the USWNT Futures Camp! After a year off, this legendary camp is returning in January to gather the brightest young talents alongside established stars. With the 2027 Women's World Cup in sight, Hayes is scouting the future of the USWNT, and the roster could see some serious shakeups. Rising stars like Lily Yohannes and Ally Sentnor are ready to make their mark

WSL NEWS

💪  Undeniably Underrated

While the stars of the WSL shine bright ✨, it’s the unsung heroes doing the dirty work that make the teams tick. According to their own teammates, players like Arsenal's Kim Little, Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert, and Man City's Yui Hasegawa are the stealthy playmakers 🎩 who deserve way more credit! These players quietly pull the strings, making magic happen in midfield 🪄 or holding down the defense like true pros. From Lucy Staniforth at Aston Villa to Crystal Palace’s Shanade Hopcroft, whose footwork dazzles behind the scenes 👟—these players are the heartbeat ❤️ of their squads, even if they don’t always get the spotlight.

NWSL NEWS

🔍  Banned but Not Investigated?

Rory Dames, once the head coach of the Chicago Red Stars and now permanently banned from the NWSL, has been removed from SafeSport’s public database, citing "insufficient evidence." 🚫 The controversy kicked off when USA Today highlighted his missing name, and now The Washington Post has revealed that SafeSport’s investigation was far from thorough—four of six accusers were never even contacted. 😳 Despite being mentioned over 300 times in the 2022 Yates report on abusive coaching behaviors, the case has been put on hold. SafeSport, however, claims it can reopen the investigation if new evidence emerges. ⚖️

Dames remains banned for life, a grim reminder of the importance of holding individuals in positions of power accountable. 🌪️ But with flawed investigations and unanswered allegations, it begs the question: is the system working to protect players, or just ticking boxes?

NWSL NEWS

🎁 Holiday Season for the Courage

Soccer legend Lauren Holiday is set to take on a significant role with the North Carolina Courage ⚽. Sources say Holiday, a former World Cup champ and NWSL MVP, will be joining the team board to help with player development 🏆. This move comes as Marc Lasry's Avenue Capital Group inches closer to purchasing the Courage for a cool $108 million. 💰

Holiday, known for her leadership both on and off the field, will bring a wealth of experience and a passion for philanthropy. She’s no stranger to success, having led FC Kansas City to multiple titles and received the NWSL MVP and Golden Boot back in 2013. Her involvement promises to be a game-changer for the Courage as they look to boost their player development program and overall operations. 🌟

With her induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2023 and an impressive track record of community service through the JLH Social Impact Fund, Lauren Holiday’s next chapter with the Courage is poised to be as inspiring as her playing career.

WSL NEWS

🕰️ Eidevall’s Ticked

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall isn’t mincing words after the last-minute postponement of Chelsea’s clash with Manchester United 📅. The decision—meant to prioritize player welfare before Chelsea’s Champions League match—has left fans and teams scrambling. Eidevall blasted the WSL for its "amateurish" handling of the situation, especially since Arsenal and Man City are still stuck with their jam-packed schedules 🏃‍♀️.

Eidevall’s frustration comes from the fact that Arsenal will face a tough week: Everton on Sunday, Bayern Munich on Wednesday, and Chelsea right after. Meanwhile, Chelsea gets a free weekend to rest up. Is the league supporting its English teams in Europe or making life harder? Eidevall argues it’s the latter, saying fans are also being shortchanged 🎟️. But despite the chaos, Eidevall says his team will dig deep and rise to the challenge 💪.

LIGA MX NEWS

⚽️ 150 Goals!

Katty Martínez has officially become a legend in Liga MX Femenil, scoring her 150th goal during a 6-1 victory for CF Monterrey against Mazatlán FC! ⚽️ Her stunning left-footed strike in the 53rd minute not only sealed the win but also etched her name in the record books as the all-time top scorer in Mexico's women’s league. 🌟 Starting her journey with Tigres UANL in 2017, she netted 95 goals before adding another 53 with Club América, proving that when it comes to scoring, she’s a force to be reckoned with. With a sixth league title in her sights, Katty shows no signs of slowing down.

UPCOMING GAMES

UWCL GROUP STAGE

OCTOBER 16TH

Juventus v Bayern 12:45pm

St Pölten v Man City 12:45pm

Barcelona v Hammarby 3pm

Arsenal v Valerenga 3pm

OCTOBER 17TH

Real Madrid v Celtic 12:45pm

Galatasaray v Roma 12:45pm

Twente v Chelsea 3pm

Wolfsburg v Lyon 3pm

Check out the rest of the UWCL matches here.

ALL TIMES ARE EST

UPCOMING GAMES

WSL

OCTOBER 12TH

Arsenal v Chelsea 8:45am

OCTOBER 13TH

Man Utd v Tottenham 7:30am

Everton v West Ham 9am

Crystal Palace v Brighton 9am

Aston Villa v Leicester City 9am

Liverpool v Man City 10am

Check out more WSL matches here.

ALL TIMES ARE EST

UPCOMING GAMES

NWSL

OCTOBER 11TH

Thorns v Pride 10pm

OCTOBER 12TH

Red Stars v Gotham FC 4pm

Courage v Angel City FC 7:30pm

Bay FC v Current 10pm

OCTOBER 13TH

Royals v Reign 5pm

Spirit v Racing 5pm

Wave v Dash 8pm

ALL TIMES ARE EST

UPCOMING GAMES

USL

OCTOBER 11TH

Brooklyn FC v DC Power FC 7pm

OCTOBER 12TH

Tampa Bay FC v Fort Lauderdale FC 7pm

Spokane Zephyr FC v Lexington SC 9pm

ALL TIMES ARE EST

UPCOMING GAMES

Liga F

OCTOBER 12TH

UD Tenerife v Levante 7am

OCTOBER 13TH

Eibar v Athletic Club 6am

Valencia v Granada 6am

Barcelona v Espanyol 12:30pm

Real Madrid v Atl. Madrid 2pm

Check out the rest of the fixtures here.

ALL TIMES ARE EST

UPCOMING GAMES

Serie A

OCTOBER 12TH

Sassuolo v Fiorentina W 9am

Como W v Inter 12pm

OCTOBER 13TH

AC Milan W v Sampdoria W 6:30am

Juventus v Roma 9:30am

Lazio W v Napoli W 12pm

Check out the rest of the fixtures here.

ALL TIMES ARE EST

UPCOMING GAMES

Bundesliga

OCTOBER 11TH

Potsdam v SGS Essen 12:30pm

OCTOBER 12TH

Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich 11:45am

OCTOBER 13TH

Koln v Hoffenheim 8am

OCTOBER 14TH

Eintracht Frankfurt W v Freiburg 12pm

Check out the rest of the fixtures here.

ALL TIMES ARE EST

UPCOMING GAMES

Vrouwen Eredivisie

OCTOBER 12TH

Twente v Excelsior 8am

Ajax v Fortuna Sittard 10:30am

OCTOBER 13TH

Heerenveen v PSV Eindhoven 6:15am

Check out the rest of the fixtures here.

ALL TIMES ARE EST

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