Rachel Daly

England came from behind for the first time under manager Sarina Wiegman to register an impressive victory over European champions the Netherlands. Substitutes Beth Mead and Ella Toone made an impact as they both got on the scoresheet in a one-sided second half. The Dutch led through Lieke Martens' header...

England defender Rachel Daly said it will be "hard for me" if she makes her 50th appearance at Elland Road without her dad in attendance. Her father died in September before England's 10-0 win over Luxembourg, in which Daly scored and wore a wrist band with the word 'Dad' on it.

Rachel Daly is motivated by the thought of making her late father proud as she looks to win her 50th England cap when she returns to Leeds with the Lionesses on Friday.The versatile 30-year-old, currently captain of the Houston Dash in the United States, played for Leeds early in her career and supports the club.Her passion for the Yorkshire outfit was something she shared with her father Martyn, who died last September.On Friday, England go to Elland Road to take on the Netherlands in the second of three warm-up matches ahead of next month’s home Euros.And Harrogate-born Daly said: “I...

The National Women’s Soccer League announced this week that forward Rachel Daly has been named to the Best XI of the Month presented by Mastercard. Daly, who played in every game this regular season, scored in three straight games throughout the month of May to help Houston match its franchise best start to the season. The England international scored four goals and recorded an assist during the month which featured three of five games on the road. Daly capped off the month of May by reaching 100 career regular-season appearances for the Dash on May 29 against North Carolina Courage. Daly became just the second player in franchise history to reach the milestone. Daly has joined the England Women’s National Team as they prepare for the UEFA Women’s Euro tournament held in England this summer.

The National Women's Soccer League preseason is wrapping up and the 12 clubs in the league are preparing for the eight-month grind with the Challenge Cup and the regular season looming. The 2022 Challenge Cup will kick off on March 18 with the cup final closing on May 7. Fans can watch the Challenge Cup opening weekend matches on Paramount+. For the full NWSL regular season schedule, click here.

Houston Dash forward Rachel Daly was named the NWSL Player of the Week, the league announced today. Daly has scored back-to-back braces in her last two outings for Houston. Against Portland, Daly opened the scoring in the 18th minute last Wednesday. Daly then broke the 2-2 tie with Portland by scoring a crucial third, and game-winning goal for Houston. Against North Carolina, Daly scored to give the Dash the 2-1 lead and scored again late in the game to secure the 4-1 victory on Sunday at BBVA Stadium.

The Dash are so hot right now, the only thing that can stop them is the full-time whistle. Forward Rachel Daly bagged two goals for the second-straight game and moved into a tie for the league lead in goals scored as Houston hammered the North Carolina Courage 4-1 at BBVA Stadium on Sunday.

Dash forward Rachel Daly played the game of her life when her team needed all three points in its quest for a historic playoff berth. It also came on an emotional night when the league needed to be reminded of how awesome it can be in the midst of the painful realization that there is still a long way to go.

Houston Dash forward Rachel Daly was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for September, the league announced today. Daly scored in two consecutive games for Houston in September to give the Dash a share of the points in their 1-1 draw with the Orlando Pride on Sept. 5 and again five days later in a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire. The England international currently leads the team with five goals this season.

On any other night, the Dash would have celebrated one of the franchise’s greatest victories. On Wednesday, however, the on-field result didn’t matter. The players hurt too much to be happy about anything. Rachel Daly scored two goals, including the winner on a header in the 79th minute to deliver...

Millie Bright dedicated her two goals to her close friend Rachel Daly and the Houston Dash player’s late father after opening her England account against Luxembourg on Tuesday.The Lionesses’ 10-0 win in the World Cup qualifier at the Stade De Luxembourg saw Bright follow Ellen White and Alex Greenwood in scoring twice, netting headers in the 79th minute and then stoppage time.Time added on at the end also included a goal from Daly, whose father Martyn died just before the international break. After she scored and was embraced by her team-mates, Daly kissed a band on her wrist displaying the...

Rachel Daly looked skyward and sent a kiss to the heavens as her team-mates swamped her in celebration. It was a private moment snatched in the euphoria of scoring one of England's three injury-time goals to complete a 10-0 rout of Luxembourg on Tuesday. It was a reminder of what...