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Celia Balf

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NWSL Power Rankings: Trinity Rodman, Michelle Cooper and Ashley Sanchez lead brace-filled return as San Diego Wave stay top

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By Celia Balf
| The Rondo by GOAL
Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams. The NWSL returned this weekend after a month-long league-wide break, and it did not take long for the drama to come back with it. There were stoppage-time winners, upsets, statement performances, and braces from some of the league’s biggest names. The weekend kicked off in Washington, where Trinity Rodman scored twice to push the Spirit past the Houston Dash at Audi Field.
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Alexia Putellas to London? Spain star enjoying World Cup as transfer rumors swirl Original

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By Celia Balf
| The Rondo by GOAL
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is enjoying the World Cup as a fan while preparing for the next chapter of her club career as a free agent. Alexia Putellas is in a league of her own. Quite literally, as her future remains uncertain after she announced her departure from Barcelona following a decorated 14-season career this past May. Reports have said she has agreed to a transfer to London City Lionesses, although no official announcement has been made.
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Chelsea sign Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage in NWSL transfer Original

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By Celia Balf
| The Rondo by GOAL
When Matsukubo joined the Courage on loan in 2023, it would have been hard to predict just how much of an impact the 18-year-old would make. It didn't take long for her to earn a permanent contract, signing one in 2024. She became an essential part of the midfield, scoring in the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup and earning MVP honors. In 2025, she was named the NWSL Midfielder of the Year after recording 11 goals and four assists during the season.
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