Weekend roundup
Spain win the U-20 World Cup on penalties as Kansas City hit four
Spain edge Korea DPR in the U-20 final, Kansas City and Orlando win in the NWSL, and Romania’s SuperLiga delivers two emphatic results.
Laia López’s two saves deliver Spain’s U-20 world title
Spain beat Korea DPR 4–3 on penalties after a goalless U-20 Women’s World Cup final. Goalkeeper Laia López made two saves in the shootout as Spain secured their second title in the competition, following their 2022 triumph.
NWSL: Hopkins powers Kansas City while Orlando win on the road
Haley Hopkins scored a hat-trick as Kansas City Current came from behind to beat Denver Summit 4–1 at CPKC Stadium. Orlando Pride also collected three points away from home, defeating Bay FC 3–1 at PayPal Park.
Romania: Gloria win 13–1 and Politehnica Timișoara score nine
Ioana Bălăceanu scored four goals as Gloria Bistrița-Năsăud defeated Universitatea Craiova 13–1 and moved to the top of Romania’s SuperLiga. Melisa Șodinca also scored four as Politehnica Timișoara beat Rapid București 9–1.
