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Unfortunately, we don't have good news today. A small private plane crashed in a field in upstate New York on Saturday, killing all six people on board. Among the victims were Karenna Groff, a former MIT football player, her parents, her brother, and their partners. The family was traveling for a holiday celebration when the crash happened. Karenna was a top student and athlete who was majored in biological engineering. 

The plane crashed quickly and with great force, but it was still whole just before hitting the ground. Authorities say the pilot may have been Karenna’s father, but this is not confirmed.

Back in 2022, Groff got the NCAA women of the year award. 

The national team's national break ended last week and they are slowly approaching their final part. Here are the top five news stories from last week that you shouldn't miss:

• Dream debut for the Lionesses for Michelle Agyemang
• Amanda Ilestedt makes national team debut for the first time after maternity break
• Skinner signs new contract with Manchester United Women
• Olympic Women’s Soccer expanding to 16 teams at LA28
• Two match suspension for Mapi Leon

The RFEF Disciplinary Committee has officially confirmed that Barcelona player Mapi Leon has been handed a two match ban starting on Sunday 13th April when she was not in the squad for the match against Atletico Madrid. It is because of her actions towards Espanyol player Daniela Caracas.

According to Caras, Leon committed sexual harassment by touching her between the legs and making a transphobic comment during the game.Leon dismissed these accusations, defended herself by saying that she had touched her leg, not her private parts, and asked what her problem was.

Bayern Munich’s women’s team will open the 2025/26 Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga season at the Allianz Arena on September 6, 2025. This will be their fifth time playing at the famous stadium. The opponent will be announced after the current season ends. Bayern’s CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said this event is important for promoting and supporting women’s football. He hopes it will feel like a big football festival for the fans.

Bianca Rech, the director of Bayern Frauen, is very excited about this match. She said it’s a great chance to bring many families, children, sports clubs, and fans together, especially as it happens at the end of the Bavarian school holidays. The club plans to organize an unforgettable event and, of course, hopes to start the season with a big win in front of a full stadium.