Champions League Thrills and Christen Press Retirement Highlight Women's Soccer Day

Today in women’s soccer, the UEFA Women’s Champions League takes center stage with key group stage clashes, as Arsenal face Benfica and Bayern Munich take on Juventus. Chelsea and Barcelona both delivered commanding wins, reinforcing their status as tournament favorites, while USWNT rising star Lily Yohannes grabbed headlines with a stunning near-midfield goal for Ajax. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich faces growing calls for greater investment in their Frauen team to achieve continental glory.

Off the pitch, Christen Press, iconic USWNT striker and two-time World Cup winner, has announced she will retire at the end of the 2025 NWSL season, capping a legendary career. In South America, Brazilian clubs remain locked in an intense battle for a place in the Women’s Libertadores final. Domestically, tickets for the 2025 Mountain West Women’s Soccer Championship are now available, and crucial Ivy League and collegiate matches are set to shape postseason ambitions. The women’s game continues its growth, fueled by both new stars and the legacies of departing legends.