The USMNT was knocked out of the World Cup after Saturday’s 3–1 loss to the Netherlands, but, over four games in Qatar, the young team more than proved they belong on the international stage, even if they’re not quite ready for a leading role just yet.

Men’s water polo anointed its national champs last night, while the Women’s College Cup final kicks off tonight at 6 p.m. ET on ESPNU.

While the men’s FIFA World Cup takes center stage, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports (WBD Sports) is hyping up the USWNT.

The pro fútbol world’s eyes may be on Qatar, but the NCAA girlies will be stealing the show tonight as the final four collegiate squads face off in the Women’s College Cup (WCC). Here’s who’s kicking it in Cary, NC.

The World Cup certainly saved the best group play drama for last, with a wild day of results behind us and the stage set for another thrilling set of matches today, before the knockout round takes the pitch (and our special edition preview hits your inbox) tomorrow.

Set your alarm because No. 16 USMNT will play No. 8 Netherlands in the single-elimination knockout round tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET.

Four months after England brought football home, British broadcaster Sky revealed yesterday that TV viewership for the 2022–23 Women’s Super League (WSL) season increased 70% YoY, and that the company is already eyeing renewal when the deal expires in 2024.

The league confirmed yesterday that Merritt Paulson will sell Portland Thorns FC, while a report emerged hours later that Chicago Red Stars majority owner Arnim Whisler has started the process to do the same.

The 16-team knockout-round picture is beginning to take shape as group play heads into its final few days, but not without some more off-field headlines to accompany the in-game dramatics.