Rodman captains USWNT to 6–0 friendly win over Paraguay in California
Trinity Rodman scored in her first match as captain as the United States women’s national team overwhelmed Paraguay 6–0 in Carson, with multiple scorers and a debut goal.
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Manchester City goes nine points clear after late Shaw winner in WSL
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USWNT opens 2026 with a 6–0 rout of Paraguay as Rodman returns and new faces shine
The U.S. women started their 2026 calendar with a dominant friendly win in Carson, California, featuring a first-time goal for Reilyn Turner, a brace from Ally Sentnor and a return-to-action moment for Trinity Rodman.
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New England and Denver meet in the AFC Championship Game in Denver, with kickoff set for Sunday afternoon. The matchup features contrasting strengths and heavy stakes, as both teams seek a return to the Super Bowl stage.
USWNT opens 2026 with a 6–0 friendly rout of Paraguay as new faces shine and Rodman returns
The U.S. women’s national team began its 2026 slate with a commanding friendly win over Paraguay in Carson, California. Reilyn Turner scored in her first international start, Ally Sentnor struck twice, and Trinity Rodman returned from injury to captain and score as the U.S. controlled play throughout.
Steelers reach verbal agreement with Mike McCarthy to coach in Pittsburgh
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Manchester City and Manchester United earn statement wins as WSL weekend reshapes the table
A dramatic day in the Women’s Super League saw Manchester City strengthen their position at the top while Manchester United surged with a big away win. Elsewhere, late goals and tight contests added new urgency to both the title and relegation battles.
Trinity Rodman captains USWNT in 6–0 friendly win over Paraguay
Trinity Rodman scored and wore the captain’s armband as the U.S. women’s national team rolled past Paraguay in a lopsided friendly in Southern California.
US Ski & Snowboard names 97 athletes for the 2026 Olympics led by Vonn, Kim and Shiffrin
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