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The NWSL released the schedule for the 2025 campaign that will feature two simultaneous regular season-openers on March 14, a Rivalry Weekend on Aug. 8-10, and the return of Decision Day on Nov. 2.

Brazil forward Marta has extended her stay with the NWSL's Orlando Pride, putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see her stay in Florida until the end of the 2027 season.

Marta won the inaugural FIFA award for the best goal in women's soccer -- named after the Brazil great herself.

Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team.

ESPN outlines everything you need to know ahead of the event including: When the CAF Awards will take place, the previous CAF Awards winners, and the nominees for this year's awards.

Take a look at why these players have been nominated for the men's and women's African Footballer of the Year the 2024 CAF Awards.

After winning the NWSL Championship, Marta might not have been wrong in saying her league, and her team's title, are the best in the world. But wouldn't it be cool to actually prove this against the best of the world?

While Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga undoubtedly earned November's most memorable NWSL accolades, there were strong performances from African players in Mexico and Europe too.

Barbra Banda can't hide her excitement after Orlando Pride's NWSL Championship win and her award for final MVP.

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman acknowledged she was battling a back injury in Saturday's NWSL Championship but refused to use it as an excuse for her team's 1-0 loss to the Orlando Pride.