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Chelsea march into Women's Champions League semis, Lyon power past Benfica

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 18:15

Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday despite a 1-1 draw at home to Ajax, while Lyon also progressed after brushing aside Benfica in France.Just after the half-hour mark, Ramirez opened her Champions League account with a composed finish after being set free by Guro Reiten.

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HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Permian to face LD Bell in the area round

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 18:01

Mar. 27—The Permian boys soccer team will face LD Bell in the area round of the playoffs at 5 p.m. Friday at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. The Panthers are coming off a 3-1 win in extra time over El Paso Franklin Tuesday at Ratliff Stadium. The Blue Raiders defeated Keller Central 5-2 in their bi-district round on Tuesday. ___ (c)2024 the Odessa American (Odessa, Texas) Visit the Odessa ...

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Thursday's gossip: Sesko, Branthwaite, Guimaraes, Alexander-Arnold, Diaz, Paqueta, Anselmino, De Zerbi

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 17:35

RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko on Arsenal's striker shortlist, Pep Guardiola wants Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes at Manchester City, plus more.

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Chelsea expect to be in Women's Champions League semi-finals, says boss Emma Hayes

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 17:33

Emma Hayes says Chelsea "expect to be" in the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League after securing their spot for a second season running.

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Sophia Smith, Portland Thorns sign contract making her NWSL's highest-paid player

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 17:31

The Portland Thorns signed forward Sophia Smith to a two-year contract extension Tuesday, making her the highest paid player in the NWSL.

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Chelsea vs Ajax LIVE: Women’s Champions League result and final score from quarter-final tonight

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 17:10

Chelsea 1-1 Ajax (4-1 on agg.): The Blues returned to the semi-finals as Mayra Ramirez scored at Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea and Emma Hayes stand 11 games from era-defining greatness

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 17:06

Chelsea 1-1 Ajax (4-1 on agg): It was job done for Hayes as Chelsea returned to the Champions League semi-finals - and the quadruple is now alive

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Ben White to be given final England chance ahead of Euro 2024: ‘The door is open’

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:30

Gareth Southgate says it is up to the Arsenal defender to make the first move if he wants to play at Euro 2024 this summer

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Marcus Rashford and the case to remain in England’s Euro 2024 squad

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:30

The Manchester United forward saw Gareth Southgate turn to other attacking options when England chased the game against Belgium – and now faces an uncertain summer as Anthony Gordon, Jarrod Bowen and Cole Palmer compete for his place

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Gareth Southgate details plans for expanded England squad before Euro 2024 deadline

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:30

The England boss can only bring 23 players to Germany for the tournament, but due to a packed conclusion to the domestic season, more names could join the squad for friendlies against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland

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Marcus Rashford’s England place for Euro 2024 in doubt

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:30

Marcus Rashford is in a fight to hold on to his place in the England squad for Euro 2024 over the remaining weeks of the season.

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England injury crisis leads Gareth Southgate to question 23-player Euro squad limit

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:30

Gareth Southgate is considering backing a call from other coaches to take an expanded 26-strong squad to Euro 2024 because of England’s injury crisis.

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Premier League quiz: Can you name this current or former player?

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:27

Think you know your Premier League players? Try naming this current or former footballer from these clues.

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USWNT's Midge Purce will miss Olympics, NWSL season with torn ACL: 'I'm heartbroken'

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:26

USWNT forward Midge Purce will miss the entire NWSL season and the upcoming Olympics with an ACL injury.

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Calvary girls rout Eukarya, 4-0, in opener

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:17

Mar. 27—STEPHENS CITY, Va. — Selah Livengood had a cleansheet in goal, and Dana Baker scored twice to lead Calvary to a 4-0 win at Eukarya Christian Academy on Tuesday. Calvary (1-0) controlled possession in the first half but didn't break through until the second when a free kick from Allie Scritchfield from midfield resulted in a score by freshman Reagan Weeks at the 44:37 mark. Baker, an ...

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Chelsea brush aside Ajax to keep Emma Hayes on course for farewell quadruple

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:16

Emma Hayes is firmly on course for a quadruple of major trophies in her final season as Chelsea manager as her team reached the Women’s Champions League semi-finals for the fifth time in seven seasons.

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High school roundup: Hodges, South Jefferson open season with girls lacrosse win over Indian River

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:16

Mar. 27—PHILADELPHIA — Savannah Hodges posted seven goals and three assists as South Jefferson roared out to an early lead en route to a 16-10 victory over Indian River in the Frontier League girls lacrosse opener Tuesday. Lily Morrison added three goals along with four draw controls for the Spartans, who grabbed a 9-2 lead. Jade Doldo supplied two goals and an assist and Brooke Perry added a ...

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Genero Adran Premier Cardiff City beat Swansea to retain title

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:07

Cardiff City retain the Genero Adran Premier following a comprehensive 4-0 win over rivals Swansea City.

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Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:21

Ukrainians have expressed pride and gratitude toward their men’s national soccer team for qualifying for the European Championship, a rare bit of good news and a welcome distraction from the war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday night's victory in the decisive playoff stirred emotions throughout the country and proved that “whenever Ukrainians face difficulties but do not give up and continue to fight, Ukrainians certainly win.”

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Steph Houghton: Manchester City defender and ex-England captain to retire

Yahoo World Soccer - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:02

Manchester City defender and former England captain Steph Houghton will retire at the end of the current Women's Super League season.

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