NWSL roundup: Banda carries Pride past Courage

Barbra Banda scored two goals and helped create two others as the Orlando Pride turned a productive first half into a 4-1 victory over the visiting North Carolina Courage on Wednesday.


Dortmund gain advantage over PSG following narrow win to keep Champions League goals alive

Borussia Dortmund's Niclas Fuellkrug fired in a first-half goal to seal a 1-0 victory over visitors Paris St Germain in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday.


Chelsea's WSL hopes hit in wild loss to Liverpool

Chelsea's bid to make it five Women's Super League titles in a row suffered a huge setback on Wednesday as they lost a 4-3 thriller to Liverpool, seriously denting the possibility of the west London giving manager Emma Hayes a winning send-off.


Vini nets brace as Madrid draw 2-2 at Bayern

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr scored twice, including an 83rd minute penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in an entertaining Champions League semi-final, first leg on Tuesday, leaving the tie wide open.


Atleti hit with stand closure after Williams abuse

Atlético Madrid have been ordered to partially close their south stand for two matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after Athletic Club player Nico Williams suffered racist abuse in Saturday's LaLiga game.


Spain's WC-winning coach hired to clean up RFEF

Vicente del Bosque as head of a new committee supervising the country's RFEF soccer federation after recent turmoil there, government spokesperson Pilar Alegria said on Tuesday.


Haaland becomes character in in Clash of Clans

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has become a playable character in popular mobile video game "Clash of Clans," game developer Supercell said on Tuesday.


Promoted Leicester seal Championship with win

Leicester City cruised to the Championship title with a 3-0 victory at mid-table Preston North End on Monday.


Barca rally past Valencia on Lewandowski hat trick

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in the second half to help his side fight back to claim a hard-fought 4-2 win on Monday over visitors Valencia, who were leading 2-1 when they were reduced to 10 men just before the break.


Prem clubs approve spending cap from 2025-26

Premier League clubs have agreed in principle to implement a spending cap after receiving majority support with a final vote expected in June, the BBC reported on Monday.