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NWSL announces list of players available in college draft

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The 2022 NWSL College Draft is on Saturday, with the NWSL announcing on Tuesday the full list of players available to be drafted.

As expected, Florida State midfielder Jaelin Howell has declared for the NWSL College Draft and will likely be selected first overall by San Diego, sources told Just Women’s Sports.

Others included on the list are Naomi Girma from Stanford and Penelope Hocking from Southern California, Just Women’s Sports’ projected second and third picks in the draft.

The 2022 NWSL Draft presented by Ally will stream live on Paramount+, the CBS Sports HQ Twitch channel and on the CBS Sports HQ and NWSL YouTube channels. CBS Sports HQ will also stream the draft from 2-4 PM, ET. Both drafts will stream internationally outside the U.S. on the NWSL’s Twitch channel.

Final list of players registered for the 2022 NWSL Draft, in alphabetical order:

Last Name First Name School/University Position(s) Played Hometown Youth Club Citizenship
Adams Haileigh University of Colorado – Boulder Defender Pasadena, California Golden State United States
Adams Leslie Siena College Goalkeeper Collegeville, PA Reading Rage United States
Alexander Tinaya Louisiana State University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Reading, England Arsenal Women Youth Academy United Kingdom
Anderson Taylor University of Richmond Midfielder Peachtree Corners, Georgia Concorde Fire United States
Arthurs Carli Stephen F. Austin State University Forward, Defender Lewisville, Texas Solar Soccer Club United States
Aviza Shannon St. John’s University Midfielder, Defender Medway, Massachusetts Boston Breakers United States
Bardes Erica Central Connecticut State University Midfielder, Defender Montvale, New Jersey World Class FC United States
Bass Jasmine New Jersey City University Forward, Midfielder Middletown, New York TOWS (Town of Walkill Soccer Club) United States
Beckman Natalie University of Denver Forward, Midfielder Aurora, Colorado Colorado Rapids (Colorado Storm) United States
Beletic Isabella University of Incarnate Word Midfielder, Defender Corpus Christi, Texas Classics Elite / Athenians United States
Belisle Mollie University of Georgia Forward Atlanta, Georgia Concorde Fire United States
Bennett Elysa Washington State University Forward De Pere, Wisconsin FC Wisconsin Eclipse (ECNL) United States
Bentick Aysha University of Louisiana – Monroe Midfielder, Defender London, England Millwall Lionesses United Kingdom
Berry Olivia Benedictine College Goalkeeper Cedar Hill, Missouri WC St. Louis United States
Bike Jenna Boston College Forward Trumbull, Connecticut Connecticut Football Club United States
Bloomer Jordyn University of Wisconsin – Madison Goalkeeper Hartland, Wisconsin FC Wisconsin United States
Bostard Haley Grand Canyon University Midfielder, Defender Discovery Bay, California West Coast Wild United States
Bova Marisa Purdue University Goalkeeper Hartland, Wisconsin SC Waukesha (SC Wave) United States
Breslin Hope University of Illinois Forward, Mifielder Massapequa, New York East Meadow Soccer Club United States
Briede Belle Stanford University Forward, Midfielder Alpharetta, Georgia Tophat Soccer Club United States
Brown Ryanne Wake Forest University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana Fire United States
Brummett Gabi University of Portland Forward, Midfielder Bow, New Hampshire FC Stars of Massachusetts United States
Bruster Kayla University of Georgia Defender Smyrna, Georgia Tophat Soccer Club United States
Caffey Tiana Louisiana State University Midfielder, Defender Port St. Lucie, Florida Space Coast United United States
Cahalan Claire University of Toledo Forward, Mifielder Ann Arbor, Michigan Michigan Hawks United States
Camberos Scarlett University of California – Irvine Forward, Midfielder Chula Vista, California Albion Soccer Club United States/Mexico
Campbell Raenah Drexel University Forward Skaneateles, New York Syracuse Developmental Academy United States
Canales Marley University of California – Los Angeles Midfielder San Diego, California San Diego Surf United States
Cardozo Ashley Utah State University Forward, Midfielder Salt Lake City, Utah La Roca United States
Cavanaugh Meghan University of South Florida Forward, Midfielder Clifton Park, New York New York Elite FC United States
Chang Lauren University of South Carolina Midfielder Alpharetta, Georgia Tophat Soccer Club United States
Cherry Mackenzie Coastal Carolina University Midfielder, Defender Canton, Georgia Atlanta Concorde Fire ECNL United States
Cleverley Daisy Georgetown University Midfielder Auckland, New Zealand Western Springs Club AFC New Zealand
Coleman Gabriella Oklahoma State University Forward Keller, Texas D’Feeters Soccer Club/ DKSC United States
Cook Ava Michigan State University Forward Battle Creek, Michigan Midwest United – Kalamazoo United States
Correa De Oliveira Julia Chicago State University Forward, Midfielder Canoas, Brazil EC Pelotas Phoenix Brazil
Cosme Caitlin Duke University Defender New Hyde Park, New York Albertson Fury 98 United States
Cowart Jessika University of Washington Midfielder, Defender Redwood City, California Palo Alto Soccer Club United States
Cummings Sydney Georgetown University Defender Millstone Township, New Jersey FC Copa Academy United States
Curran Chardonnay University of Oregon Midfielder, Defender Ewa Beach, Hawaii Hawaii Rush United States
DeMarco Giovanna Wake Forest University Midfielder Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania Match Fit Academy United States
DeMelo Savannah University of Southern California Forward, Midfielder Bellflower, California Beach Futbol Club United States
Dennis Chyanne University of South Florida Midfielder, Defender Sunrise, Florida Orlando City ECNL United States/Jamaica
DePriest Peyton Middle Tennessee State University Forward, Midfielder Franklin, Tennessee Tennessee Soccer Club United States
Dickey Claudia University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Goalkeeper Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte Soccer Academy United States
Dierickx Natalie Western Washington University Goalkeeper Kirkland, Washington Crossfire Premier FC United States
DiGenova Marissa Temple University Forward, Midfielder, Defender King of Prussia, Pennsylvania FC Delco United States
Diwura Soale Wasila Louisiana State University Midfielder Accra, Ghana Hasaacas Ladies FC Ghana
Doyle Darby Western Washington University Midfielder Spokane, Washington Spokane Shadow G98 United States
Doyle Julie Santa Clara University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Newport Beach, California San Diego Surf Soccer Club United States
Edwards Hannah Grand Canyon University Defender Aurora, Colorado Colorado Storm ECNL United States
Elwell Madison Vanderbilt University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Ambler, Pennsylvania YMS Xplosion United States
Enciso Sabrina University of Arizona Defender Moreno Valley, California SoCal Blues United States
Fishel Mia University of California – Los Angeles Forward, Midfielder San DIego, California San Diego Surf SC United States
Fisher Samantha University of Notre Dame Forward, Midfielder Simi Valley, California Real So Cal United States
Fregulia Kaitlin Cal State University – Long Beach Forward, Defender Torrance, California Beach Futbol Club United States
Frerker Andrea Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville Midfielder, Defender Maryville, Illinois Loufusz Soccer Club United States
Gareis Ryan University of South Carolina Forward Naperville, Illinois Sockers FC Chicago ECNL United States
Gee Tatum Princeton University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Long Beach, California Beach Futbol Club United States
Girma Naomi Stanford University Defender San Jose, California N/A United States
Golob Lana Virgina Commonwealth University Defender Recica ob Paki, Slovenia ŽNK Nona Pomurje Slovenia
Grant Jazmin University of Houston Forward, Midfielder Atascocita , Texas Texas Rush United States
Gray Emily Virginia Tech University Midfielder Sewell, New Jersey Penn Fusion Soccer Academy United States
Green Deanna University of South Alabama Midfielder, Defender Madison, Mississippi Mississippi Rush United States
Griffith Sarah Purdue University Forward, Midfielder Naperville, Illinois Team Chicago United States
Grosso Julia University of Kentucky Midfielder, Defender Sunrise, Florida Sunrise Sting United States
Guion Renee Clemson University Defender Simpsonville, South Carolina Carolina Elite Soccer Academy United States
Halvorsen Kaile Santa Clara University Forward, Midfielder Honolulu, Hawaii Surf Hawaii United States
Hancuff Hensley Clemson University Goalkeeper Edmond, Oklahoma Orlando Pride DA Club United States
Hand Jacqueline Colorado College Forward, Midfielder Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Football Federation New Zealand
Hansen Taylor University of Montana Defender Cardiff by the Sea, California San Diego Surf Soccer Club United States
Harber Jojo Stanford University Forward, Defender Bellevue, Washington Eastside FC/Crossfire ECNL United States
Harding Audrey University of North Carolina – Wilmington Forward, Midfielder Akron, Ohio Ohio Premier United States
Harkleroad Emma University of South Dakota Goalkeeper Geneva, Illinois Strikers Fox Valley United States
Harr Jordie Texas Tech University Forward, Midfielder Sachse, Texas Sting Soccer United States
Harriot Madiya Vanderbilt University Midfielder, Defender Davie, Florida Sunrise Sting United States
Harris Tiana Kent State University Defender Whitby, Canada FC Durham Academy Canada
Heckman Isabel Murray State University Defender Powder Springs, Georgia Southern Soccer Academy United States
Hopcroft Shanade University of Colorado – Boulder Forward, Midfielder Aylesbury, England Middlesex U17’s United Kingdom
Howell Jaelin Florida State University Midfielder Lone Tree, Colorado Real Colorado United States
Hussen Ameera University of Washington Forward, Midfielder Federal Way, Washington Crossfire Premier FC United States
Hylton-Pelaia Jayda Arizona State University Defender Brampton, Ontario Woodbridge Soccer Club Canada
Ikeda Angelique Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville Midfielder, Defender Saint Charles, Missouri Loufusz Soccer Club United States
Irwin Jamie University of New Hampshire Defender Roxbury, New Jersey STA Morris United United States
Jacobs Karen San Bernardino Valley College Forward Redlands, California Pateadores Soccer Club United States
Jacobsen Eden University of Utah Midfielder North Salt Lake, Utah La Roca United States
Kajan Zsanett St. John’s University Forward, Midfielder Budapest, Hungary Ferencvarosi Torna Club Hungary
Kearse-Thomas Olivia Arizona State University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Phoenix, Arizona Del Sol United States
Kelley-Lusk Hannah West Texas A&M University Forward Farmington, New Mexico N/A United States
Killman Jenna Western Washington University Forward, Midfielder Olympia, Washington Washington Premier FC United States
Kirton Alexa University of New Mexico Midfielder Sammamish, Washington Eastside FC United States
Knox Alexus Georgia State University Defender Powder Springs, Georgia BUSA ECNL United States
Kowalski Amanda Butler University Midfielder, Defender Arlington Heights, Illinois Eclipse Select Soccer Club United States
Kouzelos Gabrielle University of Louisville Goalkeeper Wadsworth, Ohio Internationals Soccer Club United States
Kuehn Athena Lousiana State University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Pride Predators United States/Germany
LaMacchia Elaina University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Forward, Midfielder, Defender, Goalkeeper Mequon, Wisconsin SC Waukesha United States
Lampe Brooke University of North Texas Forward, Midfielder, Defender, Goalkeeper Mansfield, Texas Solar Chelsea ZuaZua United States
Laurendeau Marika The College of Saint Rose Goalkeeper Sainte-Julie, Canada CS Longueuil Canada
Layne Emerson Loveland High School Forward, Midfielder Fort Collins, Colorao Real Colorado United States
Leal Amanda Cal State University – Stanislaus Goalkeeper Mountain House, California West Coast Soccer Club United States
Lee Shannon Claire George Mason University Defender Haymarket, Virginia McLean ECNL United States
Lewis Sofia Minot State University Forward, Midfielder Minot, North Dakota Minot Soccer Association United States
Livingstone Kelly Ann Georgetown University Midfielder, Defender Glen Ridge, New Jersey Match Fit Academy United States
Loughman Raleigh University of Michigan Midfielder San Diego, California MVLA Soccer Club United States/Argentina
Lucci Carolina Chowan University Forward Monaca, Pennsylvania North United United States
Lundgren Jenna Western Illinois University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Elmhurst, Illinois Oak Brook Soccer Club, Eclipse United States
Martin Molly University of Mississippi Forward, Midfielder Memphis, Tennessee Memphis Lobos/BUSA United States
Mayer Anna Missouri Western State University Goalkeeper Duluth, Minnesota East Select Soccer United States
McCarthy Robyn Cal State University – Fresno Midfielder, Defender Brentwood, California West Coast Soccer Club United States
McClure Megan Arkansas State University Goalkeeper Webster Groves, Missouri St. Louis Scott Gallagher (ECNL) and United Women’s Soccer (UWS) United States
McLaughlin Christine Christendom College Forward, Midfielder, Defender Fauquier, Virginia Virginia Soccer Association United States
McManus Mikenna Northeastern University Defender Lake Forest, California West Coast Futbol Club United States
McMillan Caylon Stephen F. Austin State University Midfielder Forney, Texas FC Dallas 98G ECNL United States
McNally Natalie Western Carolina University Defender Grayslake, Illinois Greater Libertyville Soccer Association United States
McNulty Hannah Providence College Forward Warwick, Rhode Island Bayside FC United States
Medina Jodi Alabama A&M University Goalkeeper Coral Springs, Florida Coral Springs United FC United States
Menta Jenna Wake Forest University Forward, Midfielder Somers, New York New York Soccer Club United States
Miagkova Alina Syracuse University Defender Lipetsk, Russia Lokomotiv Moscow Russia
Mitchell Alexis University of South Dakota Midfielder Lee’s Summit, Missouri Sporting Blue Valley ECNL United States
Morgan Charmé Oklahoma State University Midfielder, Defender Frisco, Texas Dallas Texans United States
Moser Louisa George Mason University Forward, Goalkeeper Fairfax, Virginia SC Freiburg Germany
Murnin Madison University of Central Florida Midfielder, Defender Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville FC United States
Myers Erica University of Tennessee – Martin Goalkeeper Holland, Ohio Metro FC Toledo United States
Nabet Lily Duke University Midfielder Los Angeles, California Real So Cal United States
Nasello Sydny University of South Florida Defender Millstone Township, New Jersey FC Copa Academy United States
Ochoa Rodriguez Paola Missouri Valley College Forward, Midfielder Sioux City, Iowa South Sioux Soccer United States
Ordoñez Diana University of Virginia Forward Prosper, Texas FC Dallas United States
Palacios Randi Liberty University Goalkeeper Ashburn, Virginia Football Club of Virginia United States
Pantaleao Ermelinda University of Louisiana – Monroe Defender Belo Horizonte, Brazil N/A Brazil
Pedroza Siera Hope International University Forward, Midfielder, Goalkeeper Tustin, California Wolfpack United States
Perez Maia University of Hartford Goalkeeper Kentwood, Michigan Midwest United  FC Women United States
Peters Sarah University of Kansas Goalkeeper Lee’s Summit, Missouri Sporting DA United States
Peterson Karstyn Utah State University Forward, Defender West Haven, Utah La Roca United States
Philpotts Rachel University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Midfielder, Defender Linden, Michigan Nationals Soccer Club United States
Potts Nicola Ball State University Forward, Midfielder Nuneaton, England Aston Villa Women United Kingdom
Proulx Lysianne Syracuse University Goalkeeper Boucherville, Canada AS Varennes Canada
Provenzano Gabby Rutgers University Midfielder, Defender Sergeantsville, New Jersey Players Development Academy United States
Pulver Sydney Washington State University Midfielder, Defender Parker, Colorado Real Colorado United States
Pursey Valentine Western Carolina University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Ticehurst, England Brighton and Hove Albion United Kingdom
Rabot Iris James Madison University Midfielder Lyon, France Olympique Lyonnais France
Reiss de Araujo Thais University of North Florida Forward, Midfielder, Defender Jacksonville, Florida U-17/U-20 Brazilian National Team Brazil
Reyes Calista Pepperdine University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Las Vegas, Nevada Eagles Soccer Club United States
Ries Taryn University of Portland Forward Ridgefield, Washington FC Portland United States
Ritchie-Williams Chiara Louisiana State University Midfielder, Defender London, England Arsenal Women’s Football Club United Kingdom
Rockwell Jenna University of the Cumberlands Defener London, Kentucky Lexington FC United States
Rodriguez Izzy Ohio State University Midfielder, Defender Canton, Michigan Michigan Hawks United States
Roelfsema Mijke Rice University Midfielder, Defender Schoonhoven, Netherlands ADO Den Haag Netherlands
Ross Julianne Northeastern University Defender Cumberland, Rhode Island Boston Breakers/NEFC United States
Salvador Romane California Baptist University Goalkeeper Lyon, France Paris Saint-Germain PSG France
Santos Ashley Illinois State University Midfielder, Defender Naperville, Illinois Team Chicago Academy United States
Sapp Mercedes University of North Florida Goalkeeper Orlando, Florida Orlando City Elite United States
Schill MacKenzie University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Forward, Midfielder Pewaukee, Wisconsin SC Wave United States
Schimmer Marleen Grand Canyon University Forward, Midfielder Mainz, Germany TSV Schott Mainz Germany
Sever Jelena University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Forward, Midfielder Milwaukee, Wisconsin United Serbians Soccer Club United States
Shepherd Lucy Hofstra University Forward Worcester, England Aston Villa Women United Kingdom
Silva Santos Ana Paula WIlliam Carey University Midfielder Sao Paulo, Brazil N/A Brazil
Skiba Bridgette Oregon State University Goalkeeper Portland, Oregon Westside Timbers United States
Sodoma Sarah Arkansas State University Midfielder, Defender St. Louis, Missouri Lou Fusz Soccer Club United States
Stackpole Haleigh University of Mississippi Forward, Midfielder Bowling Green, Kentucky NC Courage Academy United States
Stauffer Annie Transylvania University Midfielder, Defender Owensboro, Kentucky Indy Fire Juniors ECNL United States
Steigleder Regan Northwestern University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Iowa City, Iowa Michigan Hawks United States
Steinwascher Cecelia Grand Valley State University Midfielder, Defender Sterling Heights, Michigan N/A United States
Stephan Dani Michigan State University Midfielder, Defender DeWitt, Michigan Michigan Hawks United States
Stevenson Erin University of Maryland – Baltimore County Midfielder, Defender Sellersville, Pennsylvania FC Bucks United States
Suarez Quevedo Sara Chicago State University Forward, Midfielder Las Palmas, Spain Union Viera Spain
Talbot Madeline Stephen F. Austin State University Goalkeeper Shreveport, Louisiana Shreveport United United States
Talley Jada University of Southern California Forward Corona, California So Cal Blues United States
Taylor Miriael Hofstra University Forward, Midfielder, Defender Kent, England Chelsea Women, Arsenal Women United Kingdom
Thomas Haley Boston College Midfielder, Defender Kennewick, Washington Three Rivers Soccer Club United States
Thompson Jordan Gonzaga University Defender Sumner, Washington Washington Premier FC United States
Thompson Kayla Brown University Goalkeeper Austin, Texas Lonestar Soccer Club United States
Thron Julietta Northwestern University Midfielder, Defender Caldwell, New Jersey Matchfit FC United States
Tripp Amber Utah Valley University Forward, Midfielder Draper, Utah Utah Avalanche United States
Van der Jagt Olivia University of Washington Midfielder Kent, Washington Eastside FC United States
Villagrana Yossimar Butler Community College Midfielder Wichita, Kansas Wichita Kansas Rush United States
Walker Ellie University of Portland Defender Vancouver, Washington FC Portland United States
Wandt Jennifer Baylor University Goalkeeper Brookfield, Wisconsin FC Wisconsin United States
Weaver Camille Colorado College Midfielder, Defender Bend, Oregon Bend FC Timbers United States
Wegener Emory University of Georgia Goalkeeper Alpharetta, Georgia Atlanta Fire United United States
West Alex University of Vermont Midfielder, Defender New York, New York Albertson Fury United States
Westin Emma University of California – Berkeley Forward, Midfielder Stockholm, Sweden Boo FF Sweden Sweden
Whitmore Lindsey Southern Methodist University Forward, Midfielder Henderson, Nevada Heat FC United States
Winebrenner Jenna Texas Christian University Defender Kansas City, Missouri Futura FC United States
Wiseman Ebony James Madison University Midfielder King’s Lynn, England Norwich City FC United Kingdom
Wolfbauer Madison Bowling Green State University Forward, Midfielder Canton, Michigan Michigan Hawks United States
Zamiela Chloe University of South Florida Forward, Defender Stuart, Florida Sunrise SC United States
Zerva Theoni University of Louisiana – Monroe Midfielder, Defender Kalamata, Greece PAOK Greece
Zullo Luciana University of South Carolina Forward, Midfielder Flemington, New Jersey PDA United States
Zuniga Jenna Cal State University – Stanislaus Midfielder, Defender Manteca, California Davis Legacy United States

US Tennis Stars Advance as Wimbledon Field Narrows

Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates her first-round win over Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships
World No. 4 Jasmine Paolini fell in the second round of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships on Wednesday. (Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)

The 2025 Wimbledon Championships wrapped its second round on Thursday, with the grass court Grand Slam seeing just 15 of the tournament's 32 seeded players advance to the Friday and Saturday's third round.

A full half of the WTA's Top 10 players did not survive the week, with 2024 Wimbledon finalist and world No. 5 Jasmine Paolini joining four first-round star exits by falling to unseeded Kamilla Rakhimova in a three-set, second-round battle on Wednesday.

At the same time, unseeded fan favorites like Japan's No. 53 Naomi Osaka and England's own No. 40 Emma Raducanu secured third-round spots at the London Slam, joining top surviving contenders like No. 4 Iga Świątek and defending Wimbledon champion No. 16 Barbora Krejčíková.

Notably, a full five US players managed to move ahead, tied for the largest national contingent still standing at the tournament.

Led by 2025 Australian Open champion No. 8 Madison Keys, the US group also includes No. 10 Emma Navarro and No. 12 Amanda Anisimova, as well as unseeded players No. 54 Danielle Collins and No. 55 Hailey Baptiste.

With matches against Świątek and No. 7 Mirra Andreeva, respectively, Collins and Baptiste have a tough third round ahead — though Navarro's battle against the 2024 champ Krejčíková arguably headlines Saturday's slate.

US tennis star Emma Navarro eyes a return during a 2025 Wimbledon match.
US star Emma Navarro will face 2024 champ Barbora Krejčíková in Wimbledon's Round of 32. (Rob Newell/CameraSport via Getty Images)

How to watch Wimbledon this weekend

While world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is still holding strong in the dwindling field, this year's Wimbledon play is proving that the London Slam is anyone's to take, as the grass court humbles even the sport's top stars.

Expect the twists and turns to continue as tennis's best battle for spots in Sunday's Round of 16.

Round-of-32 Wimbledon play kicks off at 6 AM ET on Friday, with live continuous coverage of the tournament airing on ESPN.

Finland Opens Women’s Euro 2025 with Upset Upset Win Over Iceland

Finland's Katariina Kosola and Emma Koivisto celebrate a goal during their opening 2025 Euro match.
Finland earned a surprise 1-0 win over Iceland in their 2025 Euro opener on Wednesday. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

The 2025 European Championship is officially underway, as Euro action kicked off with a group-stage upset on Wednesday.

Though the 2025 UEFA tournament's opener was a sweltering affair amid a European heat wave, world No. 26 Finland prevailed, earning a 1-0 upset win over No. 14 Iceland in Group A.

Finnish winger Katariina Kosola played hero, curling in the winning goal in the match's 70th minute — just 12 minutes after Iceland midfielder Hildur Antonsdóttir picked up the competition's first red card.

"The result is important for our confidence," Kosola said after Finland's first major tournament win since the 2009 Euro. "It was the kind of goal I have been practicing a lot."

"It's terrible to lose and we feel frustrated," said Iceland head coach Thorsteinn Halldórsson. "It is an even group and we knew Finland were good, but our first half wasn't good enough."

Elsewhere, No. 16 Norway closed out Wednesday's slate on top of Group A, taking three points by defeating host No. 23 Switzerland in day's second match.

Led by captain and 2018 Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg — who pulled the match even with a second-half strike — Norway battled to a 2-1 comeback win, despite the Swiss side outshooting and out-possessing the Norwegians.

Spain jersey hang in lockers ahead of the team's 2025 Euro opening match against Portugal.
Reigning World Cup champions Spain will open their 2025 Euro account against Portugal. (Aitor Alcalde - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

How to watch this week's 2025 Euro action

Group B steals the 2025 Euro spotlight on Thursday.

While No. 13 Italy snagged a 1-0 opening win over No. 20 Belgium to kick off the day, 2023 World Cup champions and tournament favorite No. 2 Spain will face No. 22 Portugal at 3 PM ET.

Friday's Group C slate will pit No. 12 Denmark against No. 6 Sweden at 12 PM ET, before No. 3 Germany contends with No. 27 Poland at 3 PM ET.

Closing out the first group-stage matches will be arguably the toughest draw of the 2025 Euro pool.

Saturday's Group D slate features major tournament debutants No. 30 Wales against the No. 11 Netherlands at 12 PM ET, with No. 10 France taking on defending champions No. 5 England to cap the day at 3 PM ET.

Live coverage of 2025 Euro matches will air across Fox Sports platforms.

USWNT Caps Summer Friendlies with 3-0 Canada Shutout

Yazmeen Ryan, Michelle Cooper, Claire Hutton, Mandy McGlynn, and Izzy Rodriguez and the rest of the USWNT huddle after their July 2025 friendly win over Canada.
The USWNT finished the summer international window with 11 goals, conceding none, across three matches. (Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)

The world No. 1 USWNT ruled the pitch on Wednesday night, shutting out North American rivals No. 8 Canada 3-0 to finish the international window on a high note.

Catching the Canada backline sleeping, US midfielder Sam Coffey opened the scoring at the 17-minute mark before 19-year-old Claire Hutton claimed her first-ever USWNT goal by heading in a Rose Lavelle corner kick in the game's 36th minute.

Houston Dash forward Yazmeen Ryan then padded the US tally in the waning minutes of the match, finding the back of the net just eight minutes after subbing onto the field.

Despite fielding a young roster, the US overpowered a veteran-heavy Canada side in almost every category, topping their Northern neighbors in shots, shots on target, possession, and — most notably — set pieces.

Canada ultimately couldn't match the game's mental pace or physical battle, as the USWNT scored all three goals off dead ball situations — a free kick, a corner kick, and a throw-in.

"It's not about the opponent," US head coach Emma Hayes said after the match. "It's about what we do, and I felt that was extremely dominant."

With Wednesday's contributions, the USWNT finishes the summer window with 11 goals scored across the three friendlies — and zero goals conceded.

The US now enters an extended break before reconvening for another as-yet-unannounced friendly series in October — but players will be expected to perform in the meantime.

"I said to the players in the end in the huddle, if you want to compete to win the biggest things, it's not what you do here that matters," said Hayes. "It's what you do when you go back to your club."

Seattle Storm Looks to Climb the WNBA Standings in Weekend Gauntlet

Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike high-fives teammates as she's introduced before a 2025 WNBA game.
The No. 5 Seattle Storm will face No. 4 Atlanta and No. 3 New York this weekend. (Soobum Im/NBAE via Getty Images)

The 2025 WNBA regular season returns on Thursday night, with teams at the top of the league standings looking to prove their mettle against close competition across the long holiday weekend.

The No. 5 Seattle Storm have arguably the toughest weekend assignments, taking on the No. 4 Atlanta Dream on Friday before tackling the No. 3 New York Liberty on Sunday.

Four middle-of-the-pack teams will look to close in on a double-digit season win tally while the league's frontrunners strive to maintain their advantage in this weekend's slate:

  • No. 7 Las Vegas Aces vs. No. 8 Indiana Fever, Thursday at 7 PM ET (Prime): Though still without star Caitlin Clark, the Fever hope to harness their 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup victory momentum against an Aces side tied with Indiana with an 8-8 season record.
  • No. 5 Seattle Storm vs. No. 4 Atlanta Dream, Thursday at 7:30 PM ET (WNBA League Pass): Seattle will look to make strides against a strong Atlanta side while putting last Sunday's stinging 84-57 loss to up-and-comer Golden State in their rearview.
  • No. 6 Golden State Valkyries vs. No. 1 Minnesota Lynx, Saturday at 8 PM ET (WNBA League Pass): The rising Valkyries must face a Lynx side hunting redemption, as the league-leaders look to bounce back from their stifling Tuesday Commissioner's Cup upset loss.
  • No. 5 Seattle Storm vs. No. 3 New York Liberty, Sunday at 1 PM ET (CBS): With injured Liberty center Jonquel Jones still sidelined, the Seattle Storm will have a chance to steal a weekend game against the reigning champs, as New York struggles to re-find their footing.

With the 2025 WNBA All-Star break looming, early top performers must keep standards high if they want to hold the line when the season crosses the midway point.

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