USWNT, Mexico, and NCAA Teams Shine as Tournament Brackets Announced

Today's women's soccer roundup features a burst of international friendlies and a flurry of college tournament updates. The U.S. Women's National Team, led by Olivia Moultrie, secured a dynamic 3-1 victory over Portugal in Hartford, energizing a sizable local crowd. Mexico also impressed, defeating New Zealand 2-0 in a closely watched friendly.

On the collegiate stage, multiple conference tournament brackets have been released. Penn State prepares for a high-profile matchup against UCLA in the Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament, while the CUSA, SoCon, Atlantic 10, OVC, and CAA conferences all announced their championship fields and pairings. Western Michigan celebrated Senior Day by clinching the MAC Championship, and Dayton secured the top seed in the Atlantic 10 after a strong regular season.

Internationally, the CAF Women's Champions League 2025 finals draw is approaching, amplifying anticipation across African club football. Meanwhile, in youth World Cup action, Costa Rica and Korea both faced exits from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, highlighting the tournament's high level of competition. The surge of knockout-stage action across divisions underscores an exciting run of form and opportunity in women's soccer worldwide.