13-year-old Mak Whitham is youngest athlete ever to sign NIL deal with Nike
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Grace Fisher
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February 17, 2024
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Soccer
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Alyssa Thompson, Caitlin Clark, Gisele Thompson, Mak Whitham, McKenna Whitham, NCAA, Nike, NJ/NY Gotham FC, Sam Kerr, Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Sinead Farrelly, Slammers FC, Washington Spirit
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At 13, American youth soccer star McKenna “Mak” Whitham is now the youngest athlete in any sport to sign a NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deal with the iconic shoe and sportswear brand. The US U15 international, who plays for Southern California team Slammers FC, gained attention over the past year, earning preseason workout and training invites from NWSL teams …
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Sam Kerr suffers ACL injury at training camp in Morocco
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Grace Fisher
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January 7, 2024
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Soccer
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2023 Australia/ New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup, ACL Injury, Beth Mead, Catarina Macario, Chelsea, Matildas, Sam Kerr, Tony Gustavsson, UEFA, Vivianne Miedema, WSL
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Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr suffered an ACL injury at a warm-weather training camp in Morocco, Chelsea confirmed Jan. 7. “Sam will be assessed by a specialist in the coming days and then begin her rehabilitation with the club’s medical team,” the club said in a statement. Since signing with Chelsea in 2019, Kerr has scored 99 goals in …
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Bonmati, Hermoso, and Kerr among Best Fifa Player nominees
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Grace Fisher
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September 15, 2023
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Soccer
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2023 Australia/ New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup, Aitana Bonmati, Alex Greenwood, Alexia Putellas, Amanda Ilestedt, Ann-Katrin Berger, Ballon d'Or, Best Fifa Women's Coach Award, Best Fifa Women's Goalkeeper Award, Best Fifa Women's Player Award, Caitlin Foord, Catalina Coll, Christiane Endler, Emma Hayes, Hinata Miyazawa, Jenni Hermoso, Jonatan Giraldez, Kadidiatou Diani, Keira Walsh, Lauren James, Linda Caicedo, Lindsey Horan, Mackenzie Arnold, Mapi Leon, Mary Earps, Mary Fowler, Peter Gerhardsson, Rachel Daly, Salma Paralluelo, Sam Kerr, Sandra Panos Garcia-Villamil, Sarina Wiegman, Tony Gustavsson, Zecira Musovic
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Aitana Bonmati, Jenni Hermoso, and Sam Kerr are among the 16 players nominated for the 2023 Best Fifa Women’s Player Award, with voting now open on Fifa.com. Players were nominated for performances between Aug. 1 and Aug. 20 of this year, so the list reflects World Cup performances, with four players from Spain, four from England, and three from Australia. …
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A Record Breaking World Cup
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Shannon O'Connor
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August 22, 2023
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Soccer
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Australia WNT, Chloe Kelly, Ireland WNT, Jamaica, Japan WNT, Katie Mccabe, Linda Caicedo, Lionesses, Matildas, Morocco WNT, Sam Kerr, South Africa, South Africa WNT, Spain WNT, Sweden WNT
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Photo credit: Rachel Bach/By The White Line This years 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has seen historical moments, drama, broken records and incredible shows of athleticism. Here are 20 Record Breaking Moments (in no particular order): It was the first Women’s World Cup to be held in the Southern Hemisphere and the first senior FIFA tournament (men and women) to …
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Sweden defeat Australia to claim third place at Women’s World Cup
It wasn’t the fairytale ending Australia hoped for, but the co-host nation’s 2-0 defeat by Sweden in the third place playoff still secured them their best-ever World Cup finish. Fridolina Rolfo’s penalty in the 30th minute (awarded by VAR) and captain Kosovare Asllani’s 62nd minute goal secured victory and familiar bronze medals for Sweden — they have previously finished in …
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‘We Need Funding Everywhere. Hopefully This Tournament Changes That’
In the world of sport, there are moments that transcend passed the boundaries of competition, evoking emotions and impacting soceity more profound than the final results on the pitch. Australia, a nation familiar with the power of such moments, found itself at a crossroads of hope and contemplation as the FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinal unfolded on a brisk Wednesday …
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Australia to face England in World Cup Semi-final as France and Colombia eliminated
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Grace Fisher
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August 12, 2023
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Soccer
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2023 Australia/ New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup, Alessia Russo, Australian WNT, Colombia WNT, Cortnee Vine, England WNT, France WNT, Japan WNT, Kenza Dali, Lauren Hemp, Leicy Santos, Les Bleues, Lionesses, Mackenzie Arnold, Matildas, Sam Kerr, Spain WNT, Sweden WNT, Vicki Becho
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Co-host nation Australia will face England in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals Wednesday after both teams won dramatic victories Saturday, with Australia eliminating France 7-6 on penalties and England knocking out Colombia 2-1. Spain will face Sweden in the other semi-final after the latter defeated Japan 2-1 on Friday. Nearly 50,000 fans watched as the Matildas made history on home …
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LEGO reveals Women’s World Cup set featuring Sam Kerr
Lego has revealed a 2023 Women’s World Cup set featuring several of the biggest names in women’s football ahead of the Fifa Women’s World Cup next month. Along with half a soccer field, a goal, podium, trophy stand, tv cameras, and supporters, the set includes minifigures of Australia’s Sam Kerr, the U.S.A.’s Megan Rapinoe, Japan’s Yuki Nagasato, and Nigeria’s Asisat …
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Who are the top 10 most highly paid female footballers on Instagram?
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Grace Fisher
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May 3, 2023
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Soccer
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2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Alessia Russo, Alex Morgan, Alexia Putellas, Arsenal, Barbara Bonansea, Barcelona, Beth Mead, Chelsea, Chloe Kelly, Christiane Endler, Deportivo Cali, Juventus, Leah Williamson, Lieke Martens, Linda Caicedo, Lionesses, Lucy Bronze, Lyon, Manchester City, Manchester United, Mapi Leon, Megan Rapinoe, OL Reign, PSG, Sam Kerr, San Diego Wave, USWNT
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US star Alex Morgan is the most highly paid female footballer on Instagram, expected to earn over €575,000 from the platform in 2023. Aside from their wage as professional footballers, female players are taking to Instagram to boost their earnings. But which stars are raking in the most cash in 2023? Ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer, Betting.com/gb …
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EA Sports Welcomes Women’s Club Soccer Teams to FIFA
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HerSport Editor
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October 4, 2022
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Soccer
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Alex Morgan, Christine Sinclair, D1 Arkema, EA Sports, English Barclays FA Women’s Super League, FIFA, Francois Vasseur, Kylian Mbappe, Navin Singh, Nick Wlodyka, Sam Kerr, Steph Cately, Women’s World Cup Championship
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EA Sports have finally caught up to the rapid growth of Women’s football around the world. With their latest edition to the FIFA gaming franchise, EA Sports have announced that it will feature women’s club teams. With FIFA 23 coming out on September 30th, there will now be an option to play either men’s or women’s football at no …
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