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USWNT star Alyssa Thompson praises Chelsea for helping game but admits pressure is on for League Cup final USWNT star Alyssa Thompson praises Chelsea for helping game but admits pressure is on for League Cup final

USWNT forward Alyssa Thompson has praised Chelsea for developing her game since signing for the WSL reigning champions.

Man City's Rodri escapes ban after 'neutral' comment about referee Man City's Rodri escapes ban after 'neutral' comment about referee

Rodri has escaped a ban after admitting an FA charge following comments made about the officials afrer Manchester City's draw against Tottenham.

Liverpool's Alisson out of Galatasaray Champions League tie with training injury Liverpool's Alisson out of Galatasaray Champions League tie with training injury

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has not travelled to Istanbul for the Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray after sustaining a problem in training.

Wayne Rooney to Arsenal: 'If teams can't deal with it, do it more' Wayne Rooney to Arsenal: 'If teams can't deal with it, do it more'

Wayne Rooney has urged Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to ignore "very unfair" criticism of the Premier League leaders' playing style.

Wales seek to persuade Ashley Phillips to choose them above England, Nigeria Wales seek to persuade Ashley Phillips to choose them above England, Nigeria

Wales are trying to persuade Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips to switch international allegiance from England.

MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver the early-season team to beat MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver the early-season team to beat

Three games in and the Vancouver Whitecaps are absolutely purring. All that and more in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.