Jenna Tonelli

Jenna Tonelli

Joined: Oct 8, 2024

Jenna Tonelli is a writer for Sports Illustrated Soccer. She is passionate about women’s soccer, particularly the NWSL, USWNT, and the Italian women’s national team. When not thinking about soccer, Jenna can be found drinking iced coffee and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.

Emily Sams will join Angel City after three seasons with the Pride.

Over the summer, England won its second straight Women’s Euro title.

Gotham FC took home the NWSL title after a thrilling run through the playoffs.

Sam (left) and Kristie Mewis are the most-capped sisters in USWNT history.

One week after winning the NWSL championship, Gotham’s Midge Purce will appear on ESPN2’s Monday Night Football broadcast.

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Fresh off an NWSL title, the USWNT forward will be a guest on the Manning brothers’ popular Monday Night Football show when the Patriots face the Giants.

Italy is hoping to build upon its success at last summer’s Women’s Euro.

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As an unfamiliar foe, Le Azzurre will present plenty of unique challenges for the U.S. in two friendlies to end the year.

Esther González will look to lead Gotham FC to victory over the Washington Spirit in the NWSL final on Saturday.

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While there are some similarities with their inaugural title run, this Gotham FC side feels confident and refreshed heading into the 2025 NWSL final.

Kate Wiesner will look to lead the Spirit to victory in the NWSL championship Saturday against Gotham FC.

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After a heartbreaking loss in last year’s final, Spirit defenders Kate Wiesner and Paige Metayer are ready to rewrite history.

Manager Bev Yanez led Racing Louisville to the club’s first-ever postseason appearance.

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The player-turned-coach has elevated the once middling club, with those around her praising her player-centric approach.

Jaedyn Shaw has one goal and one assist through four NWSL matches with Gotham FC.

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The 20-year-old reflects on her time with the North Carolina Courage, how she overcame a challenging point in her career and her move to the NJ/NY club.

Hina Sugita will head to LA after nearly four seasons with Portland.

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The club bolsters its midfield during the final weeks of the NWSL season with a playoff spot on the line.

Trinity Rodman is back for the Washington Spirit after missing several months due to injury.

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The Washington Spirit star opened up on her triumphant return to the pitch and title aspirations while revealing her EA Sports FC 26 player item.

Nealy Martin will head to the West Coast after nearly three years with Gotham.

Sofia Cantore made history by becoming the first Italian international to play in the NWSL

Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, will host its first NWSL match this weekend.

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