The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is home to some of the brightest young talents in world football.
While household names like Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, and Alyssa Thompson often grab the spotlight, two other stars shone brightly during NJ/NY Gotham's NWSL Championship playoff quarter-final victory.
24-year-old midfielders Delanie Sheehan

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HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - MAY 14: Yazmeen Ryan #18 of the NJ/NY Gotham FC takes the ball in the first half against the Orlando Pride at Red Bull Arena on May 14, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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The world of American soccer has woken up to Angel City's newest prospect.
18 year-old Alyssa Thompson's rapid rise to the top suggests she has the most promising career ahead of her.
From securing CONCACAF gold with the US under-20's and earning her first USWNT cap at just 17 to

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PLAYA VISTA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: Angel City Football Club President Julie Uhrman and first overall draft pick Alyssa Thompson pose with a jersey during the Angel City Football Club 2023 NWSL Draft Party at Nike LA on January 12, 2023 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

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The United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) returned to action with a bang on Thursday night, beating Iceland 3-1.
Their European side kept the US level until two late goals made the difference.
Teenage sensation Alyssa Thompson opened the scoring in the first half for the USA, before Jaedyn

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The Olympics Games Paris 2024 continue to deliver thrilling finishes and sensational records. From Sophia Smith finding the goal in extra-time to send Team USA to the women's football final, to Sam Watson flying up the speed wall to set a new world record in sport climbing, Day 11 of

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Sophia Smith struck the winner for USA against Germany in the women's football semi-final

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The United States Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) are into the women's Olympic gold medal match at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Going for a staggering fifth title, Emma Hayes' side put in a resolute performance against Germany in Lyon.
It was a far cry from their meeting just a

USWNT celebrate Sophia Smith's extra-time winner vs. Germany in the women's semi-final at Paris 2024

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Paris 2024 has so far provided us with many beautiful moments of support between athletes and their partners in the stands.
Like Tom Daley waving to his husband and two children after claiming silver, when Simone Biles’ husband Jonathan Owen was spotted cheering her on from the crowd, or how

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - JULY 28: Sophia Smith #11 of Team United States celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the Women's group B match between United States and Germany during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de Marseille on July 28, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

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Michael Wilson cheers on Sophia Smith from afar

The W Gold Cup kicked off on 20 February and the anticipation to see who will take the first ever crown has been building across the Americas.
The United States' and Brazil's female footballers have risen to the top of the pool and will be facing off for the title

Brazil celebrates after scoring a goal against Mexico during the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals in San Diego, California.

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The NWSL Championship has narrowed down to just four of the leagues's top teams, all vying for one of the most coveted prizes in women's club football.
NWSL Shield winners San Diego Wave automatically qualified for the semi-final round and will take on OL Reign who beat Angel City 1-0

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: Members of the Portland Thorns FC lift the trophy to celebrate winning the National Womens Soccer League Championship Match against  Kansas City Current at Audi Field on October 29, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)

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Reigning world champions United States were bidding for a third consecutive world title at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand - but it was not meant to be.
Led by coach Vlatko Andonovski and the joint captaincy of Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan, the side

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This Womens's Quarter-Final match with Japan vs United States of America, at Parc des Princes, Paris, on 03/08/24. Final score USA 1:0 JPN.

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This Women's Group B Match between Australia and the United States of America took place on 31/07/2024 at Stade de Marseille, Marseille. Final Score USA 2:1 AUS.

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Women's Group B Match between the United States of America and Germany at the Marseille Stadium, Marseille, on 28/07/24. Final Score USA 4:1 GER.

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The Women's Group B Match between the United States of America and Zambia that took place on 25/07/2024 at the Nice Stadium, Nice. Final Score USA 3:0 ZAM.

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