Lindsey Heaps has become a beacon for American players abroad, and as she prepares to leave the south of France this summer, she reflects on a journey that began in a modest backyard and has now taken her to the helm of the world’s second‑ranked national side. The 31‑year‑old captain, who will join the newly created Denver Summit midway through their inaugural season, is a markedly different athl…

Barcelona secured their eighth consecutive Women's Champions League semi-final spot after a resounding 6-0 victory over Spanish rivals Real Madrid at the revamped Spotify Camp Nou, winning the tie with an impressive aggregate score of 12-2. The three-time champions, seeking to reclaim the title they lost to Arsenal last season, demonstrated their unbeaten form in the league phase and cruised thro…