Willa Pearson Makes History as Women's Soccer Eyes Major Tournaments

The women's soccer landscape saw several notable developments today, led by 14-year-old Willa Pearson setting a new record as the youngest ever player in A-League Women's history, showcasing the continual rise of young talent globally. In collegiate action, conference tournaments are ramping up across the United States, with teams like UNM Lobos, UC Irvine, and Wartburg College vying for postseason glory, while major awards were handed out in the Horizon League, Patriot League, and other divisions, highlighting standout individual performances. In international news, Canada’s U-17 women remain in top form with a winning streak at the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup, and Canada’s over-50s squad earned bronze at the World Nations Cup for walking soccer. The NWSL continues to capture attention as playoff races heat up, and off the pitch, FAI is actively pursuing a bid to host the prestigious 2029 Women’s Champions League final. With upcoming fixtures in Europe such as VfL Wolfsburg versus 1899 Hoffenheim and Bayern Women facing Essen, fans have much to anticipate as the club and international seasons progress.