
The NWSL currently operates on a spring-to-fall calendar, while the majority of European leagues work on a fall-to-spring schedule
The winners of Bayern and PSG are expected to be the favorites in the UCL final, while the Gunners hope to find their stride
Elsewhere, the U.S. Open Cup rolls on
The World Cup will be hosted in 11 host cities across the U.S., as well as two in Canada and three in Mexico
Yamal scored the game's lone goal in a win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday but came off just before the halftime break
The facility, a decade in the making, will jointly house the Red Bulls' first team, MLS Next Pro team and academy for the first time
FIFPRO initially launched the research project in 2024 in conjunction with players from England's Women's Super League
The incoming NWSL team will be based at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, home of MLS' Columbus Crew
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter Chelsea look to stay in the hunt for Champions League spots
Ream, 38, has been a fixture in the U.S. backline for several years and is among the core players on the team expected to make the World Cup roster
Elsewhere, Manchester United and Chelsea square off on Saturday
Barcelona lost 4-3 on aggregate to Atleti in the Champions League quarterfinals and also had a player sent off in each of the two legs
Atletico Madrid will take on Arsenal in the semifinals, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Bayern Munich
The week's action is headlined by Real Madrid's clash at Bayern Munich
Ekitike suffered the injury in the first half of Liverpool's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday