Celia Balf

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'Hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life' - Catarina Macario is back and better than ever, thriving for both USWNT and Chelsea

2 weeks ago | goal.com | Celia Balf

AnalysisUSAC. MacarioChelsea FC WomenWomen's Champions LeagueWSLFEATURESWomen's footballAfter missing two years with injury, Macario has everything to prove - and the resilient 26-year-old is fully up to the challengeCatarina Macario is just 26-years-old and has already experienced the darkest side of the game.
NWSL Power Rankings: From winless to victorious, North Carolina Courage shake up NWSL, hand Kansas City Current first loss of 2025 season

2 weeks ago | goal.com | Celia Balf

FEATURESNWSLOrlando PrideKansas City CurrentWashington SpiritHouston DashNJ/NY Gotham FCSeattle Reign FCChicago StarsUtah RoyalsBay FCRacing LouisvilleWomen's footballWho's hot, who's not? INDIVISA ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer LeagueJust when you thought the Kansas City Current were unbeatable, the North Carolina Courage - winless all season - stunned the league leaders in a shocking result.
'Feeling of being more valued' - ESPN analyst Ali Krieger on Naomi Girma's Chelsea move, the 'amazing' Emma Hayes and why NWSL 'can't just dilute the league by expanding' | Goal.com US

3 weeks ago | goal.com | Celia Balf

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NWSL Power Rankings: Complete shake up as Washington Spirit stun Orlando Pride, Gotham FC roll over Angel City

3 weeks ago | goal.com | Celia Balf

NWSLKansas City CurrentNJ/NY Gotham FCOrlando PrideWashington SpiritWomen's footballWho's hot, who's not? INDIVISA ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer LeagueAnd then there was one. The Kansas City Current are the lone remaining undefeated team after five weeks of NWSL play. The Current blew past the Houston Dash on the weekend, and now have scored 12 goals and yielded just one this season.
NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC wins, finally, while both the Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current remain teams to beat

1 month ago | goal.com | Celia Balf

NWSLOrlando PrideKansas City CurrentNJ/NY Gotham FCWashington SpiritWho's hot, who's not? INDIVISA ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer LeagueThe NWSL is back after an international break, and the tables have turned. While the frontrunners - Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current - again earned results, there were some big results from Gotham FC and Angel City that moved them back up the league standings.
NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC wins, finally, while both the Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current remain teams to beat

1 month ago | goal.com | Celia Balf

NWSLOrlando PrideKansas City CurrentNJ/NY Gotham FCWashington SpiritWho's hot, who's not? INDIVISA ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer LeagueThe NWSL is back after an international break, and the tables have turned. While the frontrunners - Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current - again earned results, there were some big results from Gotham FC and Angel City that moved them back up the league standings.
The Rondo, USWNT edition: Are recent defeats worrisome for Emma Hayes, where does Alyssa Thompson fit with Triple Espresso, who should start in 2027?

1 month ago | goal.com | Tom Hindle |Celia Balf |Ryan Tolmich |Jacob Schneider

AnalysisUSAC. MacarioA. ThompsonL. HeapsE. HayesFEATURESWomen's footballGOAL and INDIVISA writers discuss USWNT's split with Brazil, Thompson's rise and Hayes' experimentation with squadEmma Hayes likes to experiment. That much is clear. The USWNT are missing a handful of starters due to injury. Hayes' solution? Rest some of the other big names, and see how deep her player pool really is. She now has more answers.
The Rondo, USWNT edition: Are recent defeats worrisome for Emma Hayes, where does Alyssa Thompson fit with Triple Espresso, who should start in 2027?

1 month ago | goal.com | Tom Hindle |Celia Balf |Ryan Tolmich |Jacob Schneider

AnalysisUSAC. MacarioA. ThompsonL. HeapsE. HayesFEATURESWomen's footballGOAL and INDIVISA writers discuss USWNT's split with Brazil, Thompson's rise and Hayes' experimentation with squadEmma Hayes likes to experiment. That much is clear. The USWNT are missing a handful of starters due to injury. Hayes' solution? Rest some of the other big names, and see how deep her player pool really is. She now has more answers.
Catarina Macario and Alyssa Thompson impress, Phallon Tullis-Joyce makes strong debut: Stock up, stock down after USWNT and Emma Hayes split with Brazil | Goal.com Australia

1 month ago | goal.com | Celia Balf

AnalysisUSAFEATURESBrazilE. HayesC. MacarioP. Tullis-JoyceL. YohannesA. ThompsonWomen's footballThe USWNT took down Brazil in one Olympic gold medal rematch, but then lost late with a re-tooled starting IXSAN JOSE, Calif. - The U.S. women's national team split a pair of friendlies with Brazil, winning the first match 2-0 Saturday in Los Angeles before falling 2-1 on Tuesday night in San Jose. Facing Brazil wasn't going to be easy, and that proved to be the case.
Cat Macario and Alyssa Thompson impress, can't overcome uneven performances in midfield and backline: Winners and losers from the youthful USWNT's 2-1 loss to Brazil | Goal.com

1 month ago | goal.com | Celia Balf

FEATURESWomen's footballWinners & LosersUSABrazilE. HayesTop-tier performances from Macario and Thompson, lackluster from the rest as Brazil rebound in Olympic final rematchSAN JOSE, Calif. - The USWNT didn't waste much time getting the capacity PayPal Stadium crowd rocking Tuesday night, scoring just 34 seconds into the game thanks to a driving run from Alyssa Thompson and a follow-up tap-in finish from Catarina Macario.

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Celia Balf

Articles

'Hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life' - Catarina Macario is back and better than ever, thriving for both USWNT and Chelsea

NWSL Power Rankings: From winless to victorious, North Carolina Courage shake up NWSL, hand Kansas City Current first loss of 2025 season

'Feeling of being more valued' - ESPN analyst Ali Krieger on Naomi Girma's Chelsea move, the 'amazing' Emma Hayes and why NWSL 'can't just dilute the league by expanding' | Goal.com US

NWSL Power Rankings: Complete shake up as Washington Spirit stun Orlando Pride, Gotham FC roll over Angel City

NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC wins, finally, while both the Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current remain teams to beat

NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC wins, finally, while both the Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current remain teams to beat

The Rondo, USWNT edition: Are recent defeats worrisome for Emma Hayes, where does Alyssa Thompson fit with Triple Espresso, who should start in 2027?

The Rondo, USWNT edition: Are recent defeats worrisome for Emma Hayes, where does Alyssa Thompson fit with Triple Espresso, who should start in 2027?

Catarina Macario and Alyssa Thompson impress, Phallon Tullis-Joyce makes strong debut: Stock up, stock down after USWNT and Emma Hayes split with Brazil | Goal.com Australia

Cat Macario and Alyssa Thompson impress, can't overcome uneven performances in midfield and backline: Winners and losers from the youthful USWNT's 2-1 loss to Brazil | Goal.com

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