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3 days ago | nytimes.com | Asli Pelit

At 37, most soccer players know the end is near. For FC Como Women captain Alia Guagni, the decision to retire wasn't just about age - it was about life beyond the game and her long-delayed dream of becoming a mother. One of the most respected names in Italian women's soccer, Guagni is hanging up her boots. But on Sunday, she did more than just say goodbye - she used the moment to spotlight a dilemma many female athletes face: What happens after the game? "My future is still uncertain.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Asli Pelit

The North Carolina Courage has appointed Dr. Ceri Bowley as the club’s new chief soccer officer and sporting director. With more than 15 years of experience in strategy and talent development, Bowley joins the Courage with a clear vision for the future. “I’m massively passionate about talent development and making sure young players get the chance to show what they can do. That’s a huge part of why I chose The Courage,” Bowley told .

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Asli Pelit

The North Carolina Courage has appointed Dr. Ceri Bowley as the club's new chief soccer officer and sporting director. With more than 15 years of experience in strategy and talent development, Bowley joins the Courage with a clear vision for the future. "I'm massively passionate about talent development and making sure young players get the chance to show what they can do. That's a huge part of why I chose The Courage," Bowley told The Athletic.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Asli Pelit |Meg Linehan

On Friday, the National Women's Soccer League's application to launch a Division II league in 2026 became public. In a letter to U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman formally outlined the league's proposal. CBS Sports was first to report the application, and The Athletic corroborated the document's existence. In the letter, Berman said establishing a second division was "essential for the development and sustainability" of the NWSL.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Meg Linehan |Asli Pelit

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has officially laid groundwork for launching a Division II league in 2026 to boost player development. The Athletic has corroborated the existence of the documents initially reported by CBS Sports, which confirm that NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman sent a letter to U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson on April 1, submitting its sanctioning application for a Division II women's soccer league.