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To fit the end of her illustrious career, Megan Rapinoe will play her final professional game in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship. Her side, the OL Reign, edged past the San Diego Wave 1-0 in a hard-fought semifinal clash, securing a spot in the title decider. Veronica Latsko’s second-half goal was the decisive moment in the Reign’s victory. The Canadian international’s long cross evaded the goalkeeper and nestled into the far corner, much to the delight of the home crowd. The Reign’s defensive resilience was awe-inspiring, as they held the Wave, the regular-season champions, to just two shots…
In a series of thrilling FA Cup first-round matches, Chesterfield stunned Portsmouth, Cray Valley earned a replay with Charlton, and Derby County produced a dramatic late fightback to avoid defeat at Crewe. Non-league Chesterfield pulled off a giant-killing act by defeating League One leaders Portsmouth in the first round of the FA Cup. Tom Naylor scored the only goal of the game, heading home a free-kick in the 32nd minute. Despite their dominance, Pompey couldn’t find a way past Chesterfield’s relentless defense, and the National League leaders secured a memorable victory. Eighth-tier Cray Valley earned a deserved replay against League…
In a decision prioritizing player safety, the upcoming Socceroos vs. Palestine World Cup qualifier has been relocated to Kuwait. The match, initially scheduled for Ramallah in the West Bank, will now occur in Kuwait on November 21. The Football Australia (FA) chief executive, James Johnson, stated that the decision was made following consultations with the players, the Asian Football Confederation, and the FA. Johnson emphasized that the FA is putting all necessary security measures in place to ensure the players’ safety and comfort during the match. The Palestinian national team had previously made its way out of Gaza via Jordan…