Theo Lloyd-Hughes

Theo Lloyd-Hughes

Joined: Oct 14, 2024

Theo Lloyd-Hughes is a writer for Sports Illustrated Soccer based in the Southern United States. Originally from England, he can often be found in a press box across the NWSL or at international matches featuring the USWNT and other Concacaf nations.

Jaedyn Shaw scored a screamer in the USWNT’s 2–0 win over Italy.

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) celebrates after defeating NJ/NY Gotham FC in a 2024 NWSL Playoffs semifinal match at Audi Field.

Gotham FC relied on their poise in the clutch to win their second title in three years.

Both managers in the NWSL championship final are Spanish, including the Spirit’s Adrián González.

Defender Naomi Girma returned to the USWNT fold after struggling with injury this season.

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Manager Emma Hayes made seven changes to her 26-player USWNT squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Italy.

The Orlando Pride will look to repeat as NWSL champions, with the playoffs set to kick off on Nov. 7.

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Eight teams will face off for the title, with the championship set to take place in San Jose on Nov. 22.

Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga (right) has won back-to-back NWSL Golden Boot awards.

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After breaking several records, we may be witnessing the greatest club in league history.

The Kansas City Current are the heavy favorites to win the NWSL title this year.

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Who are the biggest contenders to win the 2025 NWSL championship as eight teams are set to begin their playoff journeys?

Defender Jordyn Bugg impressed during the USWNT’s October international window.

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Young players took center stage in the penultimate USWNT international window of 2025.

Zinedine Zidane (center) put together a masterful performance to eliminate defending champion Brazil in the 2006 World Cup.

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Superstars Zinedine Zidane and Marta go down as legends for their feats on the World Cup stage. But how do they compare to Shohei Ohtani’s monster Game 4 in the NLCS?

OL Lyonnes have won their first two Women’s Champions League games this season.

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Juventus felt cheated, Lyonnes rotated and Barcelona exploded into life as the UEFA Women's Champions League finished up its second round of matches.

Trinity Rodman last appeared for the USWNT in April 2025.

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Head coach Emma Hayes called up the Washington Spirit forward for the first time since April, while Jaedyn Shaw is back in the mix after transferring from North Carolina Courage to Gotham FC.

Christen Press announced her retirement after a 14-year career.

Three-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí will be hoping to lead Barcelona back to UEFA Women's Champions League title after losing to Arsenal in last year's final.

Arsenal came out victorious in the 2024-25 UEFA Women's Champions League final against Barcelona.

Aitana Bonmatí joined Lionel Messi and Michel Platini as the only players to ever win three consecutive Ballon d’Or awards.