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Nike signs record women's football sponsorship with London City Lionesses, Rybakina closes in on world No. 1 at the US Open, and Caitlin Clark leads a youthful USA squad at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin.
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London City Lionesses have secured a front-of-shirt sponsorship with Nike that owner Michele Kang claims is the biggest in women's football history. The club, entering just their second WSL season, posted annual revenue of only £902,000 last year alongside an operating loss exceeding £10 million - making the deal a potential game-changer. The arrivals of former Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, ex-England goalkeeper Mary Earps, and defender Mapi León are believed to have significantly boosted the sponsorship's value through their combined social media reach.
Arsenal have completed the signing of French defender Élisa de Almeida from Paris Saint-Germain, adding 154 appearances' worth of experience to their backline. Meanwhile, head coach Renee Slegers has been playing simulated crowd noise during training sessions to prepare her squad for the new campaign. Summer signing Ona Batlle, who arrived from Barcelona, is among seven new faces settling in ahead of the season opener at Brighton.
Manchester City have signed England goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse on a short-term loan from Orlando Pride, running until January 2027. The 31-year-old set the NWSL single-season clean sheet record with 13 shutouts in 2024 and was part of England's Euro 2025-winning squad. She returns to English football after more than six years in the United States and France.
Chelsea have brought in 22-year-old Japanese midfielder Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage in what is being described as one of the summer's most underrated signings. The NWSL's 2025 midfielder of the year recorded 11 goals and four assists that season, and had five goals and four assists in nine appearances this campaign before her move.
Second seed Elena Rybakina swept past Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4 in just 68 minutes to reach the US Open third round. The Kazakh is now three victories away from claiming the world No. 1 ranking - a semi-final berth at Flushing Meadows would guarantee it. She faces Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva next, who beat her at Roland Garros earlier this year.
Defending champion Coco Gauff overcame Paula Badosa 6-4, 7-6 (5) to advance to the US Open third round, tilting their head-to-head record to 5-4 in the American's favour. Gauff's serve proved decisive, featuring a 115 mph ace, and she held her nerve in a tight second-set tiebreak. Spain's Cristina Bucsa awaits in the next round.
Aryna Sabalenka hit back at a journalist who questioned her pre-tournament social activities during a US Open press conference. The defending champion insisted her commitment to training should not be doubted, receiving support from former British No. 1 Johanna Konta. On court, Sabalenka dismantled Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in under an hour and faces Kamilla Rakhimova next.
Thirteenth seed Naomi Osaka overcame Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 to reach the US Open third round. The former world No. 1 squandered a 5-3 second-set lead before storming through the decider. She has now reached the third round at all four Grand Slams in 2026 and faces 20th seed Elise Mertens next.
Caitlin Clark is central to Team USA's bid for a record-extending 12th FIBA Women's World Cup title in Berlin. Half the 12-player roster - including Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers - are World Cup debutants. The tournament features a condensed format of three group games, with the Americans opening against China as heavy favourites for a fifth consecutive crown.
New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally has been ruled out for the remainder of the WNBA season after suffering her second concussion in under 12 months. The German international, who averaged 10.4 points per game in 13 appearances, will also miss the FIBA World Cup to focus on recovery. The Liberty have already clinched a playoff berth.
North Carolina Courage forward Ashley Sanchez claimed the NWSL Player of the Month for August after five goals and two assists, taking her season tally to a club-record 15. Teammate head coach Mak Lind won Coach of the Month after four wins from six matches. Houston Dash midfielder Kat Rader earned Rookie of the Month honours with three August goals, bringing her total to nine - two short of the league's all-time rookie record.
World Cup winner Becky Sauerbrunn has returned to the Portland Thorns as a technical consultant for the remainder of the season. The four-time NWSL Defender of the Year, who retired in 2024 after 189 league appearances, helped the Thorns win the 2022 NWSL title. Beyond football, she was instrumental in securing the landmark 2022 equal pay agreement with US Soccer.
Three French Première Ligue clubs are plotting to disrupt the dominance of Lyon, PSG, and Paris FC. Fleury have appointed Antoine Ponroy as head coach after consecutive fourth-place finishes, Strasbourg are targeting European competition under new general manager Sylvain Carric following a rise from the second division, and Marseille have undergone a dramatic squad overhaul under newly appointed coach Nicolas Chabot.
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