Iran women footballers granted Australian citizenship: ‘This represents hope and safety’
Two members of Iran women’s football team have become Australian citizens, having previously been granted humanitarian asylum following…
How Michele Kang convinced two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas to join London City
Alexia Putellas is officially the London City Lionesses’ latest signing. Unveiled at an event in New York City…
The U.S. signed up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – and its 11 host cities are paying for it
The Athletic has live coverage of Mexico vs. South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA…
Matt Crocker’s abrupt U.S. Soccer departure brings many questions. Here are the answers.
On March 29, an overcast Sunday in rural Georgia, Matt Crocker strode across a vast pitch that represented…
Iranian women’s soccer team to leave Malaysia after asylum reversal
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Iranian women’s soccer team is set to leave Malaysia on Monday night,…
3 more members of Iran women soccer team leave Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Another three members of the Iran’s women’s soccer team who accepted refugee visas to…
More women from Iranian soccer team granted asylum in Australia
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in…
Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women’s soccer players
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who…
Five Iran Women soccer players defect with help of police following Asian Cup in Australia
Five players have defected from the Iran women’s soccer team and are being cared for in a safe…
FIFA, Australian government hold urgent talks over Iran women’s team’s future after Asian Cup exit
Urgent talks between FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation and the Australian government are taking place over whether it…
Iran face Asian Cup elimination after 4-0 loss to hosts Australia
Cameron Spencer/Getty Images March 5, 2026Updated 6:40 am EST Iran are facing elimination from the Asian Cup after…
Trinity Rodman receives contract from Super League team larger than NWSL can match: Sources
Trinity Rodman has a contract offer from DC Power of the Gainbridge Super League that is significantly larger…