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Atlanta stands tall in the joint U.S.–Mexico–Costa Rica–Jamaica bid for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. From hosting the Draw to anchoring major fan festivals and serving as a regional travel hub, the city is positioned as a centerpiece of the most ambitious Women’s World Cup ever proposed — a tournament built around women’s experiences and the growing power of the game across the Southeast.

FIFA’s new Player Impact Programme brings 14 top women’s players together to turn their personal stories into real community change. From access initiatives to leadership pathways, the pilot group used three months of coaching and seed funding to build projects rooted in their own experiences. It’s a powerful example of how the women’s game is growing—on and off the pitch.

With several USMNT regulars missing, this November window has opened the door for new contenders to step forward. Matt Freese, Max Arfsten, and Cristian Roldan have all pushed their way into Mauricio Pochettino’s plans, turning competition for 2026 roster spots into one of the defining storylines of the final camp of the year.