The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/uswnt">USWNT</a> secured another 3-1 win over Iceland, after also beating the same rival with an identical result on Thursday. However, this time, one of the stars of the night was 23-year-old Emma Sears, who had a dream debut with the US women’s national team.



Sears, who plays as forward for the Racing Louisville in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nwsl">NWSL</a>, assisted Lynn Williams in the first goal for the US, which put the match 1-1 after Karólína Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir scored the first for Iceland. It was actually the first time that the USWNT trailed behind since Emma Hayes took charge of the team back in May.



Lindsey Horan, who replaced Sam Coffey at the start of the second half, scored the second goal for the US. Sears, however, sealed the 3-1 victory with a great goal on aggregate time, also becoming the first player to score a goal and provide an assist in her first cap since Christen Press (two goals, an assist) did it in 2013, according to OptaJack. She is also the only fourth player to do so, per the USWNT official X account.



With five goals this season, the former Ohio State player has set a new rookie scoring record for the young Louisville franchise. She is ranked among the top 20 in the NWSL for goal- and shot-creating actions, according to WDBR.



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Meanwhile, with this win, Emma Hayes’ USWNT remains unbeaten in 12 games. The English coach already won her first major title with the US, as they clinched the Olympic Gold medal this summer in Paris. Their next friendly will be against Argentina, on Wednesday, Oct. 30th.


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<h2>Hayes wants to keep discovering new players</h2>



Ahead of the match, Hayes told WDRB that Sears “is a clear example of what we’re looking to do in terms of providing opportunities for players who have performed well.” She also said that “It’s the start of a new cycle. It’s a chance to celebrate some of the really good things that are going on outside of the national team pool and I think Emma very much deserves to be there.”



<h2>Sears could play the playoffs with Racing Louisville</h2>



Back in the NWSL, Sears and Louisville still have a chance to play in the upcoming NWSL Playoffs. The team defeated Portland Thorns 1-0 in their last match, and they will end the regular season against San Diego Wave on Sun., Nov. 3.

USWNT: Racing Louisville's Emma Sears shines in dream debut, emulates Christen Press

USWNT: Racing Louisville's Emma Sears shines in dream debut, emulates Christen Press - Bolavip US

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The prestigious Ballon d’Or gala, set for Monday, Oct. 28, will crown the seventh winner of the women’s award in the history of the prize. Barcelona have five candidates in the running, including two-time winner <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alexia-putellas">Alexia Putellas</a>, who shared her thoughts on who should take home the honor this year.



“Who will win the Ballon d’Or? Honestly, I hope it’s someone from my team. It’s between Caro [Graham Hansen] and Aitana [Bonmatí]. Both had an amazing year, and I hope the award stays in Barcelona,” Putellas told Cadena SER.



Putellas, the player with the most Women’s Ballon d’Or titles (2021 and 2022), has helped make <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> the club with the most winners of the coveted prize. After Bonmati’s triumph last year, the Catalan club could extend their dominance as both Bonmatí and Graham Hansen are among the top contenders once again.



Barcelona had an outstanding season, winning all four trophies available, including Liga F and the 2023-24 UEFA Women’s Champions League. In the latter, they defeated Lyon in the final with goals from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aitana-bonmati">Bonmati</a> and Putellas. Bonmatí also scored in the semifinals and was named Champions League MVP.



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Meanwhile, Graham Hansen was the top scorer in Liga F, notching 21 goals and 19 assists. Across all competitions, she amassed 32 goals and 29 assists in 40 matches, earning MVP honors in seven games, including the Supercup final.


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<h2>Who else from Barcelona is in contention?</h2>



Patri Guijarro and Salma Paralluelo join Putellas, Bonmatí, and Graham Hansen as Barcelona’s other nominees for the Ballon d’Or. Additionally, new signing Ewa Pajor, who arrived from Wolfsburg this summer, is also in the race for the award.



<h2>Other top contenders for the award</h2>



While Barcelona has dominated in European club football, international performances will also factor into the decision. The Olympic Games could play a role, making players like Sophia Smith—crucial to the USWNT’s gold medal run—a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or.

Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas reveals her favorite for the Women’s Ballon d’Or

Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas reveals her favorite for the Women’s Ballon d’Or - Bolavip US

The UEFA Women’s Champions League starts today (Tuesday, Oct. 8th), and current champions <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> will have a difficult test against Manchester City in their debut on Wednesday. Speaking about the start of the season, Ballon d’Or nominee Caroline Graham Hansen has taken a dig at Cules’ eternal rivals Real Madrid.



While appearing in the program ‘Tu diràs’, Hansen mentioned who are the biggest rivals for the Cules in this edition of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league">Champions League</a>. “Who do you think is the rival, Olympique Lyon?” they asked. The winger agreed that the French side “will always be there because it’s the competition they like to compete in” and “they are the team that has won the most titles in the history of the Champions League.”



She also mentioned some English teams, saying that the competition is “a challenge for them,” and adding that there’s always “a surprise team that will do well.” After that, they asked if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Madrid</a> was one of them. To which Graham replied: “I don’t think so, but we’ll see.”



However, Graham further explained that “this year they have a good team, and I could be wrong—they might do really well. But we’ll see.” The Norwegian went on to compliment the start of season of Real Madrid:



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“It’s true that they have changed a lot of players before this season, and they have a lot of quality in the squad. They started the league as well as we did. They have 15 points, just like Atlético Madrid. So, for now, when you look at it, the standings are the same, and that’s why we have a lot of respect,” she concluded.


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<h2>Real Madrid are fighting in Liga F</h2>



With Barcelona being one of the strongest teams in the world, Real Madrid, formally part of the club since 2020, has struggled to contest the powerful Cules. However, this year, the team has new talented players such as Melanie Leupolz, Mäelle Lakrar, and María Méndez, who have joined other stars such as Colombian Linda Caicedo, Olga Carmona and more.



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“We’re going to keep competing, we’re going to keep winning every game we can because that’s the only way to win the league. Madrid has a good team this year, and they’ve started well. They’re a rival that, in the end, you have to respect for the club they are and the goals they aim to achieve there,” said Graham about Madrid.



In their most recent three matches, Barcelona have won comfortably with thrashings. However, they will face each other on the weekends of November 17 and March 23, and maybe the new Madrid could clinch a win.



<h2>Barcelona are going for the three-peat</h2>



On the other hand, Barcelona are motivated to keep making history, this time going for the three-peat in the Champions League after winning in 2023 and 2024 —they also won in 2021—. The team would be two titles away from the Olympique Lyon record of five consecutive trophies, from 2016 to 2020.


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“We’ve been in many finals, we’ve won three Champions Leagues. The mentality remains the same as the first day I arrived here. The work we have to put in every day to have a chance of getting there, otherwise, it’s impossible. When you have the humility to work hard, to keep fighting for everything, you have a chance. But with humility, because we know it’s going to be tough,” Graham said about their chances.

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Barcelona's Caroline Graham aims a jab at Real Madrid ahead of Women’s Champions League - Bolavip US

The Orlando Pride clinched their first <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nwsl">National Women’s Soccer League</a> Shield on Sunday with a 2-0 win over the second-place Washington Spirit at Inter&amp;Co Stadium. With the Shield in her hands, Marta, Pride’s captain, reflected on what the achievement meant to her and the team.



“It means so much,” she said, visibly emotional. “We worked so hard from the beginning and — wow. I waited so long for this moment. This team deserves [it] because we showed we can do [it] from the first game this season, then we keep doing [it], and I hope we’re going to go for more.” 



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/marta">Marta</a>, who opened the scoring in the 56th with a penalty kick, has been with the Pride for eight years and has witnessed the ups and downs of the team. “I’ve been here for eight years, so I try to find out why I still love to be here, to play for this team, to represent the community in Orlando,” she said.



“Tonight, I had the answers, you know? I think when you believe about something, and then you know you can do that, and you just put me in your mind, like, ‘I’m not going to give up.’ And then I did that. I stayed here because I want to make history with this team. And then we did tonight, and then we go for more,” she concluded.



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Orlando’s history has largely been marked by struggles and disappointing seasons. The Pride finished in the bottom three of the standings in five of their seven seasons before this campaign, including a last-place finish in 2019, where they conceded 53 goals in 24 games—a record still tied for the most goals allowed in a single season. This Shield represents a significant turnaround for a club that has long been searching for success.



<h2>Pride joins a select list of teams to win the NWSL Shield</h2>



Orlando’s win makes them just the fifth franchise to win the NWSL Shield, which is awarded annually to the team that finishes first in the regular-season standings. Last year, San Diego Wave FC claimed the title in their debut season.



Other teams that have previously won the Shield include the Portland Thorns, Seattle Reign, and the Western New York Flash/North Carolina Courage franchise, which moved to North Carolina in 2017.

Marta's emotional reaction to Orlando Pride winning their first NWSL shield

Marta's emotional reaction to Orlando Pride winning their first NWSL shield - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> have announced that 2023 Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati has signed a new four-year contract, extending her stay at the club until 2028. Reports from Spanish media, such as La Tribuna, suggest her new salary could be between €750,000 and €1 million annually.



ESPN reports that top earners in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Women’s Super League (WSL) typically make between €400,000 and €600,000 annually, though salaries in women’s football aren’t publicly disclosed.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aitana-bonmati">Bonmati</a>‘s release clause is now considered nearly impossible to meet, although the exact figure remains undisclosed. With her previous deal set to expire at the end of the 2024-25 season, she received offers from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.



Cristian Martín, Bonmatí’s agent, revealed that Chelsea were prepared to pay the €3 million ($3.3 million) release clause in her previous contract, along with offering a salary of around €2 million annually. Bonmatí’s renewal was a key priority for Barcelona, who had already secured the extension of two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas.



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Bonmatí has made over 250 appearances for Barça’s first team, winning five league titles, three Champions Leagues, and helping Spain capture the Women’s World Cup and UEFA Women’s Nations League.



<h2>Barcelona rejects offer for Keira Walsh</h2>



In the past few years, Barcelona have become one of the most successful teams in women’s soccer thanks to signing talented players. The Catalans also rejected another important offer from Arsenal for Keira Walsh.


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According to the Spanish program La Transmissió de la Gelmà, the Gooners wanted the England midfielder for a record-breaking offer of 1.1 million euros plus variables, a transfer figure never seen in the women’s market.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-morgan">Alex Morgan</a> played her last professional soccer game at the NWSL’s match between San Diego Wave and North Carolina Courage. The star, who is pregnant with her second child, left the field at the 14th minute mark, just after San Diego scored the partial 1-1 a minute before.



After announcing the change, Morgan’s teammates hugged her, while her rivals also applauded the two-time World Cup champion. Morgan fought back tears as she waved at the crowd, and left the pitch without her boots. She was replaced by Amirah Ali.



Morgan is one of the most prolific goalscorers, as well as a game’s trailblazer. Apart from being a World Cup champion, she also won an Olympic gold medal in 2012. She scored 123 goals for the US, ranking her fifth on the all-time USWNT list.



“<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer">Soccer</a> has been a part of me for 30 years. It was one of the first things that I ever loved. And I gave everything to this sport. What I got in return was more than I could have ever dreamed of,” Morgan said in her announcement video, published on Sept. 5th. She also announced that part of her decision came after becoming pregnant. Morgan and her husband, Servando Carrasco, are already parents to their 4-year-old daughter, Charlie.



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“We’re changing lives and the impact we have on the next generation is irreversible and I’m proud in the hand I had in making that happen in pushing the game forward and leaving it in a place that I’m so happy and proud of,” she said in her announcement. 



<h2>Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and more stars pay tribute to Alex Morgan</h2>



Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and more NWSL stars shared video messages to pay tribute to Morgan’s impact on the game, and their careers. “We wouldn’t be here without you,” said Smith in a video shared by the NWSL social media.



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Bay FC’s Abby Dahlkemper also celebrated Morgan’s “permanent stamp” she made in the sport. “I just couldn’t be more proud to have shared the field with you, being your teammate, your friend, watch Charlie, watch you be the best mom. And what an unbelievable career,” she added.

Video: Alex Morgan’s emotional farewell in final match between SD Wave and NC Courage

Video: Alex Morgan’s emotional farewell in final match between SD Wave and NC Courage - Bolavip US

The 30 nominees for the Women’s Ballon D’Or have been announced and Barcelona’s players, including last year’s winner <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aitana-bonmati">Aitana Bonmatí</a>, could extend the club’s winning run in the trophy’s history.



The Women’s Ballon d’Or, which was first awarded in 2018, is a relatively new trophy, but it has quickly become a coveted one as the women’s game reaches new heights. In this short time, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> has also become the reigning club.



Bonmati’s win last year’s win, combined with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alexia-putellas">Alexia Putellas</a>’ previous two wins (2021 and 2022), make Barcelona the club with the most Women’s Ballon D’Or with three. This year, the Blaugranas have several candidates to lift the prize: Patri Guijarro, Caroline Graham Hansen, Salma Paralluelo, Putellas, and Bonmati. Meanwhile, Ewa Pajor, who joined the club from Wolfsburg this summer, is also nominated. 



The Spanish club won all four trophies available to them, including Liga F and the 2023-24 UEFA Women’s Champions League. In the latter, they defeated Lyon in the final. However, as Spain didn’t win a medal at the Olympics, there are other players that could also win the Ballon d’Or.



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One of them could be Sophia Smith, who played a key role in the USWNT’s Olympic triumph, as well as being also key for NWSL’s Portland Thorns. However, as the NWSL is in the middle of the season, this could be a handicap.



<h2>When is the Ballon D’or ceremony?</h2>



The Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on Monday, October 28. For only the third time in the award’s history, it will be determined based on the results of the season rather than the calendar year. This period spans from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.


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<h2>Complete list of nominees to the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or</h2>



Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona) Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride) Tarciane (Houston Dash) Lauren Hemp (Manchester City) Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) Ada Hegerberg (Lyon) Manuela Giugliano (Roma) Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars) Glodis Viggosdottir (Bayern Munich) Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal) Lauren James (Chelsea) Lea Schuller (Bayern Munich) Patri Guijarro (Barcelona) Gabi Portilho (Corinthians) Tabitha Chawinga (Paris Saint-Germain) Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona) Lindsey Horan (Lyon) Sjoeke Nusken (Chelsea) Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City) Lucy Bronze (Chelsea) Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona) Giulia Gwinn (Bayern Munich) Khadija Shaw (Manchester City) Grace Geyoro (Paris Saint-Germain) Alexia Putellas (Barcelona) Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) Ewa Pajor (Barcelona) Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars) Mayra Ramirez (Chelsea) Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Paris Saint-Germain)

Women's Ballon d’Or 2024: Aitana Bonmatí and Barcelona’s other nominees aim to extend club’s historic run

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The nominees for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ballon-d&apos;or">2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or</a> were announced, and among the footballers chosen for the award, one name stands out due to being the daughter of a Chicago Bulls NBA champion.



The 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or will be awarded on Monday, October 28. On that day, Trinity Rodman, daughter of former Chicago Bulls star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dennis-rodman">Dennis Rodman</a>, will be among the top contenders for the award.



Trinity Rodman is one of the main candidates for the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or, alongside players Aitana Bonmatí, Barbra Banda, Tarciane, and Lauren Hemp. The 22-year-old forward won the gold medal with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/uswnt">U.S. Women’s National Team</a> at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where she scored three goals.



Trinity is the younger of the two children Dennis Rodman had with Michelle Moyer, his third wife, whom he met in 1999. Her older brother, Dennis Rodman Jr., is 23 years old and made a name for himself in college basketball with the USC Trojans, where he played alongside Bronny James.



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The Washington Spirit forward was the youngest player ever drafted (No. 2 overall) in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/womens-soccer">National Women’s Soccer League</a>. On February 12, 2022, she made her first appearance with the U.S. Women’s National Team and has already played 45 matches, scoring 10 goals and providing nine assists.


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<h2>Dennis Rodman career</h2>



Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman won five NBA championship rings between the 1986/87 and 1999/2000 seasons, two of which were with the Detroit Pistons (1989 and 1990) and three with the Chicago Bulls (1996, 1997, 1998). He retired two years before becoming the father of Trinity, who was born in 2002.



<h2>2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or all nominees</h2>



<ul><li>Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona)</li><li>Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride)</li><li>Tarciane (Houston Dash)</li><li>Lauren Hemp (Manchester City)</li><li>Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)</li><li>Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Paris Saint-Germain)</li><li>Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)</li><li>Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)</li><li>Lucy Bronze (Chelsea)</li><li>Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal)</li><li>Tabitha Chawinga (Paris Saint-Germain)</li><li>Grace Geyoro (Paris Saint-Germain)</li><li>Manuela Giugliano (Roma)</li><li>Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona)</li><li>Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona)</li><li>Giulia Gwinn (Bayern Munich)</li><li>Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City)</li><li>Ada Hegerberg (Lyon)</li><li>Lindsey Horan (Lyon)</li><li>Lauren James (Chelsea)</li><li>Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea)</li><li>Ewa Pajor (Barcelona)</li><li>Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona)</li><li>Gabi Portilho (Corinthians)</li><li>Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea)</li><li>Lea Schüller (Bayern Munich)</li><li>Khadija Shaw (Manchester City)</li><li>Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns)</li><li>Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)</li><li>Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir (Bayern Munich)</li></ul>



<h2>When will the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or ceremony be?</h2>



The 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or ceremony will occur on Monday, October 28. The winner will be determined based on performances between August 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024. It will be the third time in the trophy’s history that the season will be used as the basis for evaluation, rather than the calendar year. Aitana Bonmatí won the award in the previous edition.

Dennis Rodman's daughter Trinity nominated for the 2024 Women's Ballon d'Or

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The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will start on July 20, but teams are already preparing for it. That’s why the USWNT will clash with Ireland in an international friendly game. Read along to know more about the date, kickoff time and TV channel to watch or live stream the match for free.
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There will be friendly games for the Unites States to get ready for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. On this occasion they will be facing the Irish twice, with their next matchup taking place in St. Louis. The USWNT will be playing vs Vietnam, the Netherlands, and Portugal in group E when the main event starts.
Ireland should present a good battle considering they will also be in the World Cup. Their situation has them going up against Australia, Nigeria, and Canada in group B. They will open their participation visiting the Australians on July 20 in a tough presentation against one of the co-hosts.
<h2>When will USWNT vs Ireland be played?</h2>
USWNT will take on Ireland in a 2023 international friendly game this Saturday, April 8. The match will be played at Q2 Stadium, in Austin, Texas.
<h2>USWNT vs Ireland: Time by State in the US</h2>
ET: 2:30 PM CT: 1:30 PM MT: 12:30 PM PT: 11:30 AM
<h2>How to watch USWNT vs Ireland in the US</h2>
The 2023 international friendly game between USWNT and Ireland will be available to watch or live stream on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored, nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fubo (free trial)</a> in the US. <a href="https://imp.i305175.net/3PX91M" rel="sponsored, nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Peacock</a>, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Watch TNT, UNIVERSO, and TNT USA are the other options.
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The FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place this year, so some national teams are arranging matchups to get ready. Mexico didn’t qualify for the competition, although they will play a 2023 international friendly game vs Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium. Read along to know more about the date, kickoff time and TV channel to watch or live stream the match for free.
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Mexico aren’t one of the 32 countries preparing for the important event in the sport. They had such a bad participation in the qualifiers that they will not be competing in the tournament that will begin on July 20, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Chicago Red Stars are also not going through the best beginning in their own league. There have been only two matchdays for them in the NWSL, but it is still not ideal that both were losses. This could be a great opportunity to get into a favorable rhythm in a match with nothing at stake.
<h2>When will Chicago Red Stars vs Mexico be played?</h2>
Chicago Red Stars will play a 2023 international friendly game against Mexico this Saturday, April 8. The match will be played at SeatGeek Stadium, in Bridgeview, Illinois.
<h2>Chicago Red Stars vs Mexico: Time by State in the US</h2>
ET: 2 PM CT: 1 PM MT: 12 PM PT: 11 AM
<h2>How to watch Chicago Red Stars vs Mexico in the US</h2>
The 2023 international friendly game between Chicago Red Stars and Mexico will be available to watch or live stream on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored, nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fubo (free trial)</a> in the US. TUDN.com, TUDN App, and TUDN USA are the other options. 
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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Aleksandar-Mitrovic-is-not-even-close-Top-10-longest-and-craziest-bans-in-PremierLeaguehistory-20230405-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> will host <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/No-Cristiano-Ronaldo-and-Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-ChatGPT-picks-most-hated-players-in-soccer-20230405-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brazil</a> at Wembley Stadium in London today, March 23, 2023, in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/finalissima-trophy-list-by-year-of-all-conmebol-uefa-cup-of-champions-winners-20220531-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 Women’s Finalissima</a>. Here you can find the kick-off time of this women’s super cup soccer match and how to watch it or live stream free in your country.
This will be their fourth overall meeting. England are the favorites in head-to-head clashes, having celebrated a victory on two occasions so far. Brazil have won only once so far, with no matches ending in a draw.
Their last match was played on October 5, 2019, and it ended in a 1-2 win for the Brazilians in an International Friendly. It promises to be an even more exciting clash as these two countries clash for the first time since then, to determine the inauguralWomen’s Finalissima winner.
<h2>England vs Brazil: Kick-off Time</h2>
Argentina: 4:45 PM Brazil: 4:45 PM Denmark: 8:45 PM Ireland: 7:45 PM Israel: 9:45 PM Mexico: 1:45 PM Norway: 8:45 PM Peru:1:45 PM Portugal: 7:45 PM Sweden: 8:45 PM Switzerland: 8:45 PM UK: 7:45 PM United States: 2:45 PM (ET)
<h2>England vs Brazil: TV Channel and Live Streaming</h2>
Argentina:Star+, ESPN Argentina Brazil:ESPN, SBT, Star+, GUIGO, NOW NET e Claro Denmark:TV2 Play Denmark, TV2 Sport X Ireland:ITV 1 UK, STV Scotland, BBC Radio 5 Live, ITVX Israel: Sport 4 Mexico: Star+, ViX, ESPN3 Mexico Norway: TV2 Sport , TV 2 Play Peru: Star+, ESPN Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV1 Sweden:SVT Play, SVT24, Discovery+ Switzerland: RTS Sport, SRF Play, RSI La 2, SRF zwei United Kingdom: BBC Radio 5 Live, STV Scotland, ITV 1 UK, STV Player, ITVX United States: Vix+

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