Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who retired from the U.S. national team late last year after winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Known for her unflappable demeanor, the 36-year-old Naeher is just the second goalkeeper to win the annual award after Hope Solo in 2009. Naeher was previously honored as the FIFA Best Women's Goalkeeper of the Year.
Two-time Women’s World Cup winner Christen Press signed a one-year contract extension with Angel City, the club announced Friday. Press was Angel City’s first-ever signing on its inaugural roster in 2021. Press, 36, returned to Angel City’s active roster on July 31, more than two years after tearing her ACL. Press scored two goals in eight games with Angel City in the club’s first NWSL season before sustaining the injury in her right knee. She had four surgeries before returning last season, pla
Former Netherlands manager Mark Parsons has been appointed as the new General Manager and Sporting Director at NWSL side Angel City. Parsons is no stranger to the NWSL, having previously managed Washi...
