Weekend XI

Here’s your starting eleven — Our top picks for the upcoming weekend’s biggest moments. From A-League Women semifinals to USL Super League playoff races, this list will get you prepped and hyped before the action kicks off.

🇺🇸 Rising Stars and Milestone Moments Headline NWSL Matchday 7

As NWSL heads into Matchday 7, new faces and seasoned legends are shaping the early storylines of the 2025 season.

🌟 The league’s shift away from the draft has unleashed a wave of rookie talent — with Houston’s Maggie Graham scoring in her first two games and Angel City’s Riley Tiernan quickly rising as a joint top scorer for ACFC. Meanwhile, the Washington Spirit continues to impress despite injuries to key players like Trinity Rodman and Andi Sullivan, showcasing depth and grit with a key win over Orlando Pride.

🎯 Veterans are making headlines too: Esther González of Gotham FC now leads the league with seven goals, while Lauren "Lu" Barnes of Seattle Reign has become the first player to log 20,000 minutes for a single club — a true testament to her loyalty and endurance.

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🇺🇸 USL Super League: Playoff Race Reaches Boiling Point

With just weeks left in the inaugural USL Super League season, the playoff battle is fierce and wide open. Only Carolina Ascent FC has officially locked in a spot — and they’re flying, unbeaten in six with a +19 goal difference. Behind them, Dallas Trinity, Tampa Bay Sun, and Fort Lauderdale United are jostling for semifinal seeding.

💥 Golden Boot leader Mia Corbin continues to shine for Carolina, while Tash Flint, Carlee Giammona, and Cecilie Fløe power Tampa Bay’s late surge. Meanwhile, Brooklyn FC and Spokane Zephyr cling to playoff hopes in a thrilling chase that could go down to the wire.

🇲🇽 Liga MX Femenil Semifinals Amid Scandal

While the spotlight turns to the Clausura 2025 semifinals, where América, Chivas, Monterrey, and Pachuca battle for the title, the league faces a major controversy off the pitch.

🚨 A Mazatlán Femenil player has been banned for six years by the FMF for involvement in match-fixing and betting—the harshest punishment in Liga MX Femenil history. Though unnamed, four players were investigated: Brenda García, Ana Patricia Becerra, Olga Anahí Trasviña, and María Tarango. 

🎯 Meanwhile, the semifinals bring a thrilling Clásico Nacional: América vs Chivas, and Monterrey vs Pachuca—with a spot in the final on the line. Of the four, Pachuca is the only team yet to win a Liga MX Femenil title. Rayadas have 4 trophies, while Chivas and América have 2 each — and all are hungry for more.

🇦🇺 A-League Women Semi-Finals Heat Up

The Ninja A-League Women Finals Series kicks off this weekend with two huge semi-final first legs. Central Coast Mariners host unbeaten Melbourne City on Saturday, looking to upset the Premiers after a clutch Elimination Final win. Jade Pennock and co. will need to be sharp to stop Holly McNamara and a City side in top form.

On Sunday, Adelaide United face fierce rivals Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium. Victory enters on a 13-match unbeaten run, but Adelaide, fresh off their first finals win, will hope stars like Fiona Worts and Chelsie Dawber can spark a home upset.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 WSL Final Stretch: All Eyes on the Manchester Derby

With Chelsea crowned champions after beating Man Utd and Arsenal stunned 5–2 by Aston Villa, the title is settled — but the race for Europe is heating up.

🔥 This weekend, it’s Manchester United vs Manchester City in a massive derby. Just 4 points separate the teams with two matches to go. City must win to stay in the UEFA Women’s Champions League hunt.

🌟 Stars on the Rise: Aggie Beever-Jones is now a two-time Women’s Super League champion — and a rising force at Chelsea. Once a young fan in the Stamford Bridge stands, she’s now the Blues’ joint top scorer with 12 goals (level with Guro Reiten). From a rejected first trial to winning Best Young Forward, her journey has been nothing short of remarkable.

Meanwhile, Lauren Hemp has returned for Manchester City after five months out. Already a WSL record-setter at 24, she’s ready to lead City in a crucial Manchester derby as the fight for Champions League places heats up.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Women’s Championship Title Decider

🏆 A thrilling finale awaits in the Women’s Championship as Birmingham City host London City Lionesses in a winner-takes-all clash this Sunday at St Andrew’s. For the first time ever, a Championship match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Check out the complete TV Schedule here. London City only need a draw to secure historic promotion to the WSL, while Birmingham must win to leapfrog them and reclaim a spot in the top flight. It’s promotion, pride, and pressure—everything on the line.

🇮🇪 A Legend Bows Out — This match also marks an emotional moment for Birmingham's Louise Quinn, who will retire at the end of the season. The Ireland international defender, with 121 caps and 12 goals, played a key role in her country's historic 2023 World Cup debut. From Peamount United to Sweden, Arsenal, Fiorentina, and finally Birmingham, Quinn’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable—a true icon of Irish football!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SWPL Title Race Tightens

With four rounds to go, Hibernian lead the Scottish Women’s Premier League by three points after Glasgow City beat Rangers midweek to jump into second. This weekend: City host Celtic, the reigning champs, while Hibs visit Hearts in a key Edinburgh derby.

🎥 The SWPL has confirmed the final matches of the 2024/25 season which will be broadcast live — the title fight is far from over! Check out the W-scores TV Schedule.

🇪🇸 Barcelona Closing in on Liga F Title

This weekend, Barcelona could officially be crowned Liga F champions—depending on the results of their match and their closest rival, Real Madrid. The defending champions are the only team in Europe still chasing a historic quadruple. Their Polish star striker, Ewa Pajor, has taken Spain by storm, scoring an astonishing 41 goals in 41 matches across all competitions since arriving from Wolfsburg. With 19 Liga F goals, she's also the league’s top scorer.

🎯 Following Pajor are Nigerian Edna Imade, Granada (14 goals), and Alba Redondo (13), who is enjoying a standout season with Real Madrid. Redondo has matched Alexia Putellas as the top Spanish scorer in Europe’s top leagues. Her recent double against Madrid CFF also tied her with Signe Bruun as Real Madrid’s top scorer across all competitions. With three league games left, she’s not just chasing goals—she’s making a strong case for a call-up to Spain’s Euro 2025 squad.

🇫🇷 Capital Derby in the Coupe de France Féminine Final

On May 3, 2025, Paris FC and PSG clash in a high-stakes final at Stade de l'Épopée, Calais. Paris FC, seeking their first-ever Coupe de France Féminine title, enter in top form, led by star midfielder Clara Mateo—just named Best Player in Première Ligue. Coach Sandrine Soubeyrand, who won Best Coach, has shaped a resilient, attacking side.

🏆 A Battle for Glory and Redemption - While PSG looks to rescue their season, they’ll be counting on rising talent, 19-year-old defender Tara Elimbi Gilbert, named Best Young Player. Paris FC aims to crown a standout year with silverware, making this derby a true showcase of elite talent and fierce ambition.

Find out where to watch the Grand Final on the W-scores TV Schedule.

🌍 Countdown to Glory: Women’s Euro 2025 Sneak Peek

🇩🇪 Germany has doubled the bonus for its women’s national team ahead of Women’s Euro 2025—€120,000 per player if they win the tournament. It’s a big step up from Women’s Euro 2022’s €60,000, with smaller bonuses for reaching the quarters (€45,000), semis (€65,000), or finishing as runners-up (€90,000).

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Assistant coach Arjan Veurink will leave the Lionesses after Euro 2025 to become head coach of the Netherlands, succeeding Andries Jonker. A key figure in England’s Euro 2022 triumph and their run to the 2023 World Cup final, he will be ending an eight-year coaching partnership with Sarina Wiegman.

🇸🇪 SVT and Viaplay will broadcast Sweden’s group stage matches at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, with both broadcasters sharing the coverage. Following a successful Women’s World Cup campaign, where Sweden earned bronze and achieved impressive TV ratings, fans can expect another thrilling summer of 'Blågul' football.

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