Weekend XI

Here’s your ultimate starting eleven — the best picks from this weekend’s biggest women’s soccer showdowns around the world. From epic finals in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, to breakout stars lighting up the pitch and game-changing moves off it, we’ve got the top moments, milestones, and stories that are defining the future of women’s football.

🇺🇸 NWSL Week 10 Preview: Road Warriors, Homecomings, and Key Clashes Highlight a Light Slate

Week 10 of the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season may feature just six matches, but there's no shortage of drama on deck. The Washington Spirit aim to extend their perfect 4-0-0 road record when they visit Seattle Reign FC, while Jaedyn Shaw returns to San Diego for the first time since her blockbuster trade to North Carolina—setting the stage for an emotional showdown against her former club. Elsewhere, Orlando Pride look to rebound against a scrappy Utah Royals side, Bay FC seeks to stay hot in Houston, and Kansas City Current aim to remain unbeaten against Chicago Stars FC. The weekend wraps with Angel City hosting Racing Louisville in a high-stakes bounce-back battle. Here's what to watch NWSL Week 10.

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🇺🇸 NWSL & International Moves

Angel City FC have strengthened their attacking options by signing Icelandic forward Sveindís Jónsdóttir to a two-and-a-half-year contract through 2027. The 23-year-old arrives from VfL Wolfsburg, where she registered 22 goals and 16 assists across 93 appearances. Jónsdóttir, who has 48 caps for Iceland, is expected to make an immediate impact following the UEFA European Championship .

FC Bayern Munich Frauen have bolstered their defense with two high-profile signings. Danish international Stine Ballisager, 31, joins from Fiorentina on a two-year contract through June 2027. Additionally, Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles, 29, has signed a contract until June 2028 after transferring from Angel City FC. Gilles brings a wealth of experience, including an Olympic gold medal with Canada and a Champions League final appearance.

🇺🇸 Playoff Push & Golden Races Heat Up in USL Super League Finale

As the 2024/25 USL Super League regular season wraps up, Brooklyn and Tampa Bay host their final home matches this weekend with major stakes on the line.

🔥 Playoff Picture

• Carolina Ascent FC and Tampa Bay Sun have clinched playoff spots.

• Brooklyn FC, Spokane Zephyr FC, Dallas Trinity FC, and Fort Lauderdale United are still battling for the last two postseason spots.
  

🏆 Golden Award Races

• Golden Boot: Allie Thornton (DAL) and Mia Corbin (CAR) are tied at 12 goals.

• Golden Playmaker: Jill Aguilera (CAR) leads with 7 assists, closely followed by Emina Ekić (SPK) and Chioma Ubogagu (DAL).

• Golden Glove: Madison White (DAL) and Hope Hisey (SPK) share the lead with 9 clean sheets each, while Meagan McClelland (CAR) follows with 6.
  

📍 What to Watch

• Brooklyn FC is fighting to stay alive in the playoff race.

• Tampa Bay Sun is chasing the No. 2 seed to secure a home semifinal.

Find out how to watch all the USL Super League games with the W-scores TV info.

🇺🇸 Your All-In-One TV Guide for U.S. Women’s Soccer Is Here

From the NWSL to the USL Super League, USL W League, and WPSL— W-scores has you covered on where to watch every match this season.

🏆 What Are These Leagues?

• USL W League: A pre-professional league featuring top college players, future pros, and elite youth talent. It’s a proving ground for the next generation, with teams across the country and a strong focus on development and exposure.
  

• WPSL (Women’s Premier Soccer League): The largest women’s soccer league in the world by team count, WPSL has been a vital part of the women’s soccer landscape for over 25 years. Many current and former U.S. national team players have passed through its ranks.
  

📲 Don’t Miss a Match

With the playoff races heating up and future stars making their mark, now’s the time to tune in. Check out the full U.S. TV guide at W-scores.com to find out where and how to watch the games.

🌎 Historic Final Set for Concacaf W Champions Cup

Tigres Femenil (Mexico) will face NY/NJ Gotham FC (USA) in the first-ever Concacaf W Champions Cup Final on May 24 at Estadio Universitario in Nuevo León, Mexico. The winner will be crowned Concacaf’s inaugural women’s club champion and earn a place in the upcoming 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup and 2028 FIFA Women’s Club World Cup.

In the semifinals, Gotham FC defeated Club América Femenil 3-1, with goals from Geyse and Midge Purce, plus an own goal. Tigres secured a 2-0 win over Portland Thorns FC, with Aaliyah Farmer and Thembi Kgatlana on the scoresheet.

Club América and Portland Thorns will meet in the Third Place Match on the same day.

The 2024–25 Concacaf W Champions Cup marks the beginning of a new era for women’s club football in the region, featuring 11 top teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Find out how to watch the Concacaf W Champions Cup Final on W-scores.

🌍 Underdogs vs Dynasty: Arsenal Take On Barcelona in UWCL Final Showdown

History and legacy collide as Arsenal and Barcelona meet in the 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final on Saturday, May 24 at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. It’s a rematch 12 years in the making—and a defining moment for women’s club football in Europe.

🔵 Barcelona, the reigning champions, are aiming for a third straight UWCL title and a sixth final appearance in seven years. With nine consecutive wins and 44 goals scored, they’ve dominated the tournament and are one win away from more history.

🔴 Arsenal, in their first final since 2007, have fought their way back to Europe’s biggest stage. After dramatic comeback wins against Häcken, Real Madrid, and Lyon, the Gunners arrive as determined challengers under head coach Renée Slegers and bolstered by former Barça star Mariona Caldentey.

This is a classic battle of underdog grit vs proven dominance, and it all comes down to Lisbon.

Find out where to watch the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final—your complete global TV guide is available now at W-scores.com.

🌍 Global Icons & American Star: Players to Watch in the UWCL Final

The 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final is set to showcase world-class talent when Arsenal meet Barcelona in Lisbon on May 24 — and American fans have more than one reason to tune in. 

🇪🇸 Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona) — The reigning queen of world football, Aitana is no stranger to the big stage. Already a two-time Player of the Match in UWCL finals, she’s Barcelona’s heartbeat — creative, composed, and deadly. With goals, assists, and influence all over the pitch, she’s a must-watch.

🇳🇴 Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona) — The Norwegian winger is electric. With unmatched pace and precision, she has been key to all three of Barça’s Champions League titles. Her dynamic partnership with striker Ewa Pajor makes her one of the most feared wide players in Europe.

🇺🇸 Emily Fox (Arsenal) — Enter the American factor. The U.S. international right-back has made a huge impact since joining Arsenal, playing a crucial role in their journey to Lisbon. A 2024 Olympic gold medallist, Fox could join a legendary list of Americans to lift the UWCL — names like Alex Morgan, Ali Krieger, and Catarina Macario.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kim Little (Arsenal) — The veteran captain is the heart of Arsenal’s midfield. In her 13th UEFA season, she’s finally in a second final, 19 years after her European debut. Her experience, vision, and leadership — especially alongside former Barça star Mariona Caldentey — will be vital.

🌏 History in the Making: Melbourne City vs Wuhan Jiangda in First-Ever AWCL Final

The stage is set for a groundbreaking moment in women’s football as Melbourne City and Wuhan Jiangda face off in the first-ever AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) Final this Saturday. It’s not just a match—it’s a battle to become Asia’s first continental club champion.

🇨🇳 Wuhan Jiangda secured their spot with a clinical 2-0 win over Ho Chi Minh City, featuring a composed finish from Wang Shuang and a long-range strike by Song Duan.

🇦🇺 Melbourne City advanced in dramatic fashion, with 17-year-old Shelby McMahon scoring a stoppage-time stunner from 25 yards out to beat Incheon Red Angels 1-0.

This is history in the making—the launch of a new era in Asian women’s club football.

Find out how to watch the AFC Women’s Champions League Final with the TV schedule on W-scores.

🌍 Squad Drops: Nations League Selections Signal Final Countdown to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿  Race to EURO 2025 Heats Up: England Names Squad for Decisive Nations League Matches —  England has named a 27-player squad for their upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League matches against Portugal (May 30, Wembley) and Spain (June 3, RCDE Stadium, Barcelona). Currently second in their group, England needs wins in both fixtures to reach the knockout stage.

The squad features the returns of key players Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway, and Lauren Hemp, all coming back from injury setbacks this season. Tottenham’s Ella Morris earns her first senior call-up after impressive performances with the U23s and her club.

While Lauren James misses out due to a hamstring injury, the coaching staff remain hopeful she can recover in time for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. Manager Sarina Wiegman has kept the squad large to assess players ahead of final EURO selections, emphasizing the importance of these Nations League games as opportunities for players to prove themselves on the international stage.

🇸🇪 Sweden Includes Rising Stars Schröder and Wangerheim in Nations League Squad — Sweden's head coach Peter Gerhardsson has named a 26-player squad for the UEFA Women’s Nations League games against Italy and Norway, featuring young talents Felicia Schröder (BK Häcken) and Ellen Wangerheim (Hammarby). Smilla Holmberg (Hammarby) also joins the squad for the first time, while Arsenal’s Rosa Kafaji returns despite limited club minutes.

The team blends experienced players with newcomers, providing key opportunities ahead of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. Veteran Elin Rubensson is missing due to injury.

🇪🇸 Redondo Returns, Hermoso Omitted Again — Spain's head coach, Montse Tomé, has named a 25-player squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Belgium and England. Notably, forward Alba Redondo returns to the national team after a strong season with Real Madrid, where she became the club's top scorer with 20 goals in 43 matches.

However, veteran forward Jenni Hermoso and goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez have been left out once again, marking Hermoso's fourth consecutive omission. Tomé emphasized the competitive nature of the selection process, stating that the door remains open for all players ahead of the final Euro 2025 squad announcement.

Find out how to watch the UEFA Women’s Nations League next weekend with the W-scores TV guide.

👑 Ballon d’Or 2025: Finally Bringing Women’s Football Awards Into Full Equality

In a move that could be described as “better late than never,” the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is finally taking meaningful steps to put women’s football on equal footing with men’s. For the first time, the awards will feature women’s versions of the Kopa Trophy (best young player), Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper), and Gerd Müller Trophy (top scorer)—categories that previously existed only for men.

The ceremony, set for September 22 at Paris’s Théâtre du Châtelet, also avoids conflicting with women’s international fixtures, addressing past scheduling issues that overlooked the women’s game.

This expanded recognition marks an important shift towards true equality in football’s most prestigious individual awards, acknowledging women’s growing prominence in the sport.

Nominees will be announced in early August, ahead of the global vote by journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked countries.

🧡💙 W-Scores: Your Ultimate Destination for UEFA Women’s Euro & Global Women’s Soccer All Season Long

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