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A record 63,000-plus fans filled Mile High Stadium for the NWSL Denver Summit opener between the Denver Summit and Washington Spirit, setting a league attendance mark; the 0-0 draw will see the Summit play two home games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park before moving to a temporary venue during construction of a permanent home.
Iran’s women’s national soccer team was welcomed with a home ceremony in Tehran after several players sought asylum in Australia, with fans waving flags and players receiving flowers and signing mementos ahead of a Women’s Asian Cup match against the Philippines.
Iran’s women’s national soccer team returned home after several players sought asylum during the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.
Two Iranian women footballers granted protection visas in Australia trained with Brisbane Roar in Brisbane, photographed during a March 16 session as they pursue safety and continue playing ahead of the Women's Asian Cup.
Another member of Iran's women’s soccer team who had sought asylum in Australia has decided to return to Iran, leaving two players still in Australia; most of the seven had rejoined their teammates in Kuala Lumpur, and the AFC said the situation remains fluid as the remaining players decide whether to stay or go amid pressure from Tehran.
Five members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia have decided to return to Iran, leaving two players still in Australia after others were granted humanitarian visas; the shift follows fears of persecution and came after the team’s anthem incident during the Women's Asian Cup, with the remaining members expected to rejoin the squad via Malaysia before Tehran.
Australia says a fifth member of Iran’s women’s soccer team who had accepted a refugee visa has departed the country, leaving only two squad members remaining in Australia while the rest of the group stays in Kuala Lumpur after earlier departures to Malaysia; the team had arrived in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup shortly before the war began.
Three additional members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team left Australia to seek refugee protection, joining others who have decided to stay away as authorities manage the exit amid ongoing asylum efforts.
Three more members of Iran's women's soccer team who had accepted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia have chosen to return to Iran, leaving only three of the original seven remaining in Australia; the players had come for the Women's Asian Cup and later left Sydney for Kuala Lumpur as the rest of the squad moved on, amid safety concerns in Iran and ongoing political tensions surrounding the team.
Three more members of Iran's women’s soccer team who had accepted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to Iran, leaving a smaller group pursuing asylum in Australia while the rest of the squad remains in Kuala Lumpur as they prepare to travel home.
Six members of Iran’s women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia, amid ongoing coverage of the team’s presence at the Women’s Asia Cup and surrounding protests, including tense scenes as authorities and supporters interacted with the players.
Australia has granted asylum to five members of Iran's women’s national soccer team who were competing at the Women’s Asian Cup in Robina, signaling concern for their safety and broader human-rights issues facing women in Iran.
Five Iranian women's soccer players defected after the Asian Cup in Australia and are being sheltered by the Australian Federal Police in a safe house, with government and FIFA/AFC talks underway about extending their stay amid threats from state media and the regime following anthem protests.
Iran’s women’s national soccer team has been eliminated from the Women’s Asian Cup after their match with the Philippines in Robina, Australia, leaving them to plan a return trip home to Iran.
The Portland Thorns named Robert Vilahamn as head coach, pending his P1 visa, bringing experience from Tottenham Women and BK Häcken as they push for success in the 2026 NWSL season, which opens March 13 at Washington Spirit.