By OkayGoal 
In this week’s women’s soccer news, England won the UEFA Women’s Euros; Denver’s new NWSL team announced its name; the London City Lionesses signed Nikita Parris; and more!
High of the Week
England won their second straight UEFA Women’s Euros Championship on Sunday. They became the first team to repeat as champions since Germany achieved the feat in 2013. It was a close game, with Spain putting England under a lot of defensive pressure, and Spain eventually found the opening goal. Alessia Russo scored England’s equalizer in the 57th minute, and the game stayed tied through the end of regulation and two overtime periods. In the penalty kick shootout, England’s goalkeeper Hannah Hampton came up massive for the Lionesses, and none other than Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty.
It’s home, again. pic.twitter.com/tng5sR27KJ
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 27, 2025
Low of the Week
Lucy Bronze and Lauren James had to exit the Euros final for England due to injury. James had to be substituted in their semifinal game against Italy as well, but felt good about the start in the final. It was the 39th minute when the forward went down and had to be taken out of the game. Lucy Bronze also exited the final, but it was later revealed that she’s been playing the entire tournament with a broken tibia. Bronze is one of a kind, and it’s crazy to find out she’s been playing through a serious injury.
Yes, we DID hear that correctly… 😮
Lucy Roberta Tough Bronze. Absolute nails 💪 pic.twitter.com/c6XWKgWLaT
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 27, 2025
News of the Week
This week, the new NWSL expansion team in Denver announced its name and crest. The club went with the Denver Summit FC and a crest that represents the mountains of Colorado. They knocked it out of the park with the coloring and design that really pays homage to the city and state. They went with green as the primary color, but they also have hints of red and yellow that mesh well. The crest was designed for the club by Matthew Wolff, who has also designed some other NWSL crests. The Summit will play its inaugural NWSL season in 2026.
At Denver Summit FC, the climb is our culture.
Meet us at the top. ⛰️💚 pic.twitter.com/6C3r1LBQnJ
— Denver Summit FC (@denversummitfc) July 22, 2025
Win of the Week
Nigeria is the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Champions. They defeated host country Morocco in the final to lift the trophy for the 10th time. Morocco came out fast, creating a 2-0 lead in the first half, but Nigeria found their way in the second half, scoring three goals. Jennifer Echegini scored the game-winner in the 88th minute to give the Super Falcons the win.
🇳🇬 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🇳🇬
The Super Falcons are your #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 winners! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/YSqg9mXhlh
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 26, 2025
Signing of the Week
The London City Lionesses announced another signing this week with the addition of Nikita Parris. The forward is no stranger to the WSL, having played for four different clubs in the league. Most recently, she played for Brighton & Hove Albion for one season. She’s the 5th all-time in goals scored in the WSL, and she’s experienced on the international stage with 74 appearances for England. Parris signed a two-year deal with the club.
We didn’t come to play. Welcome, Nikita Parris. pic.twitter.com/7nKRXb0Om4
— London City Lionesses (@LC_Lionesses) July 26, 2025
Save of the Week
Cata Coll made back-to-back saves to keep Germany off the board late in Spain’s semifinal clash. She originally had to back track to tip the ball out of the corner of the net, and then she was able to get back into position and block the ball off the rebound. After the double save, Spain went on to score to secure their place in the final.
🇪🇸 Cata Coll with the double save 🧤#WEURO2025 pic.twitter.com/DLb0X3qh02
— UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 (@WEURO2025) July 24, 2025
Return of the Week
Sydney Collins returned to the field for the North Carolina Courage in their exhibition game against Chivas Femenil. It was her first game back for the club since 2023 after two serious injuries. In February of 2024, she suffered a broken ankle with the Canadian National Team. That injury kept her out for a few months, and then just a few months later, in July 2024, she suffered a fractured leg. Collins will be looking to make her 2025 regular-season debut for the Courage when NWSL play resumes this weekend.
For the first time since 2023, Sydney Collins 🫶
We are so proud of your resilience along this journey, Syd. Welcome back to the pitch! pic.twitter.com/uCKt4AMxV3
— NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) July 26, 2025
Player of the Week
Hannah Hampton was the hero for England in their Euros final win over Spain. The match was tied 1-1 after regular time and extra time, so it went to a penalty kick shootout to decide the winner. In the shootout, Hampton stepped up big and made two massive saves against Aitana Bonmati and Mariona Caldentey to give England the edge. England’s goalkeeper situation was a major talking point coming into the tournament, but Hampton came up big when it mattered most for England and helped lead her country to a second straight UEFA Women’s Euros Championship.
HANNAH HAMPTON TAKE A BOW 👏🏴 pic.twitter.com/Kihcld4CWy
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 27, 2025
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