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Manager Rob Gale and the Portland Thorns took down the Seattle Reign 4-2 in a competitive match on Sunday. It was an early tumble for Portland despite being the hosts. They conceded the first goal of the night, having Emeri Adames score for Seattle in the third minute. The Thorns responded back, getting two goals […]

The North Carolina Courage’s decision to fire head coach Sean Nahas on Wednesday night sparked immediate fan speculation and talk online, especially as the club offered little explanation for the move. In a brief two-sentence statement, the team announced it had “terminated the contract of Head Coach Sean Nahas, effective immediately.” During a press conference […]

As one of the two expansion clubs joining the NWSL in 2026, Denver Summit FC is preparing as the start of their inaugural season grows closer. Nick Cushing was announced as the franchise’s first-ever head coach on August 6, and he was quick to share what he hopes to bring to the new era of the […]

Washington Spirit striker Trinity Rodman came back from a four-month absence in dramatic fashion. On Sunday, the Washington Spirit took on the visiting Portland Thorns at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. It marked the first game for Rodman since April 12, as she was sidelined due to a recurring back injury. At the 75th minute, […]

Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman is coming back after being plagued by a back injury for three months. Not only that, but she is coming back with something to call her own. On Thursday, Adidas officially released the “F50 Sparkfusion” shoe in Rodman’s name, per Pro Soccer Wire of USA Today. Once the shoe was […]

It’s been a rough and tumble NWSL season for Trinity Rodman. Since April, Rodman has been out due to back injury. On Thursday, the Washington Spirit forward spoke for the first time as she makes her return, per Jeff Kassouf of ESPN. Rodman said that she intends to be the same player. “I’m still gonna […]

Two years after Christine Sinclair retired from the NWSL, she is getting the ultimate honor. On Wednesday, Sinclair officially became the first inductee into the Portland Thorns Hall of Fame, per Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.  The ceremony will commence on Oct. 4 when the Thorns take on Bay FC. Sinclair is one of the […]

The NWSL’s 16th franchise officially has a name: Denver Summit FC. The expansion team announced its identity Tuesday, following months of fan engagement and a public vote on six naming options. The name “Summit” emerged as the top choice among fans and the team’s ownership group. “I think the at-large view, and really a through […]

Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston is joining the ownership group of the NWSL’s newest franchise, Boston Legacy FC, the team announced Monday. Boston, named a WNBA All-Star, is investing in the expansion club ahead of its 2026 debut season. Financial details were not disclosed. The NWSL franchise will play its inaugural year at Gillette Stadium […]

Boston Legacy FC are inching closer and closer to having all their pieces in place for their NWSL debut, and now they’ve officially added the club’s first player ever. The expansion franchise signed midfielder Annie Karich on a free transfer from Germany’s SC Freiburg, giving shape to the franchise’s roster for the first time. General […]

The Washington Spirit signed forward Sofia Cantore from Italian club Juventus, making her the first Italian international in NWSL history. The move was announced Monday, ahead of the NWSL’s transfer window opening July 1. Cantore, 25, joins the Spirit on a contract through the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028. “I’m very proud […]

Amid tensions and protests escalating in Los Angeles, Angel City FC is taking a stand with a bold message in support of the city. The NWSL club created merchandise to raise money for those in their local L.A. community and distributed 10,000 “Immigrant City Football Club” t-shirts to fans at Angel City’s June 14 match […]

Boston Legacy FC just got another step closer to playing their first official game in the NWSL. The expansion club’s ownership group revealed the crest that will represent Legacy FC at a fan event on June 7 — an eight-feathered swan in the middle of a black-and-green shield with the “Boston” name going across the […]

With expansion rapidly approaching once again, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has once again adjusted rules to prepare for it. After the league’s CBA changed in the recent past, the league announced on Thursday that expansion teams Boston Legacy FC and Denver NWSL will be able to begin building their rosters for their debut […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning has officially joined the ownership group for the new Denver NWSL franchise, the team announced Wednesday. The expansion team is set to begin play in 2026, bringing major league women’s professional soccer to Colorado. “It’s a real honor to be part of something so meaningful to the Colorado community,” […]

Gotham FC is back on top two years after hoisting the NWSL trophy on the Empire State Building. Last Saturday, they defeated Liga MX’s Tigres UANL 1-0 to win the first-ever Concacaf W Champions Cup, per Just Women’s Sports.  Striker Esther Gonzalez scored the only goal in the 82nd minute. The win allows Gotham FC […]

After an initial miscalculation, Boston Legacy FC of the NWSL officially launched in late March. Their debut season will commence in the spring of 2026.  After Boston Legacy FC confirmed they would play in Gillette Stadium, they snatched up their head coach. On Friday, Filipa Patão was hired to be the club’s first coach, per […]

Angel City FC defender Savy King addressed the public for the first time since she had a scary medical emergency that caused her to collapse mid-game on May 9 against the Utah Royals. The 20-year-old posted her statement with a photo of herself with a heart-shaped pillow after having surgery on an abnormality doctors discovered […]

After a week of heavy backlash from the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association, players, and fans, the NWSL has released a long-awaited statement addressing the decision to continue play between Angel City FC and Utah Royals FC after defender Savy King collapsed mid-game. In a message issued to ESPN, the league acknowledged that the […]

The NWSL has been under intense scrutiny since Savy King frighteningly went down on the pitch near the end of Angel City FC‘s May 9 game, and the NWSLPA is calling the league out for making the players finish the contest. The league office issued a statement addressing the backlash days later, claiming that all […]

Former USWNT star Alex Morgan is making headlines once again. This time, she is not scoring goals but making game-changing moves off the pitch as the newest minority investor in San Diego Wave FC of the NSWL. A two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, Morgan wrapped up her illustrious professional career with the […]

The NWSL has just set one of its expansion teams up for success by adding one of the world’s top Olympic athletes to its ownership group. Two-time Alpine ski gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin is the newest investor in the league’s newly awarded Denver club, which is scheduled to hit the pitch in 2026. As a […]

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) delivered a weekend of jaw-dropping upsets, turning expectations on their head and proving once again that anything can happen in the fiercely competitive league. Fans were left stunned as the top four teams—Washington Spirit, Kansas City Current, Orlando Pride, and NJ/NY Gotham FC—failed to secure a win. The unexpected […]

The North Carolina Courage entered Saturday’s match desperate for a breakthrough. Winless through five games and sitting at the bottom of the NWSL table, they faced the league’s hottest team — an undefeated Kansas City Current squad that had barely been touched all season. For 90 minutes, it looked like Kansas City would cruise to […]

The NWSL made a big move to add a second division to their league, presenting themselves as a strong alternative to the WPSL. The league formally applied to the U.S. Soccer Federation to create a new Division II league on April 1, CBS Sports writer Pardeep Cattry reported. They aim to emphasize the important of […]

Lauren and Jrue Holiday are stepping into a bold new chapter—not as athletes this time, but as team owners. The two-time Olympians have joined the ownership group of the North Carolina Courage through their Holiday Family Trust, according to reports by ESPN. Their investment is exclusive to the Courage, a proud National Women’s Soccer League […]

Former NWSL goalkeeper Almuth Schult broke her silence about her experience as both a mother and international soccer player. As one of the world’s top goalies in women’s soccer, Schult recently said that her reluctant retirement in March 2025 felt “undignified” because clubs in Europe hesitate to take a chance on players who are moms. […]

A few short years ago, Trinity Rodman became the highest-paid NWSL player when she signed a contract extension with the Washington Spirit. She has since become one of the most popular players in the league and an Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women’s national soccer team (USWNT).  According to ESPN, Rodman was out indefinitely […]

Angel City FC appointed Alexander Straus as its new head coach, the club announced this week, signaling a renewed push toward its goal of becoming an NWSL title contender. Straus, who currently manages Bayern Munich’s women’s team, will officially join Angel City on June 1 after concluding the Frauen-Bundesliga season in Germany. Under his leadership, […]

Denver’s NWSL expansion team announced plans Thursday to construct a temporary stadium and new training center in Centennial, Colorado, as the club prepares for its inaugural season starting in 2016. The 12,000-seat temporary venue will host the team’s home games in 2026 and 2027 before a planned reduction to 4,000 seats for long-term use by […]

Five months after public backlash over its initial branding, Boston’s NWSL expansion team has officially rebranded as Boston Legacy Football Club, the team announced Wednesday. The name comes after months of internal review and fan feedback following the failed introduction of “BOS Nation FC” last October. The original rollout was accompanied by a marketing campaign […]

The NWSL is set to expand once again, with Denver expected to be announced as the league’s 16th franchise next week. The news follows the earlier reveal of Boston-based BOS Nation FC as the 15th NWSL team, with both new additions slated to begin play by 2026. Leage Commissioner Jessica Berman confirmed during a Thursday […]

Investing in women’s sports is all the rage these days, and some of the industry’s biggest stars are starting to shine a light on other female athletes. In fact, some are aiming to expand the platform for women beyond the current opportunities. Caitlin Clark is now among that investor-class crowd as MLS side FC Cincinnati […]

The Boston expansion team of the NWSL faced backlash this week over its “Too Many Balls” rollout marketing campaign. The campaign, which included a video emphasizing Boston’s professional sports history and announcing the team name as BOS Nation FC, drew criticism for its messaging. Among the vocal reactions was an Instagram post from Seattle midfielder […]

KC Current forward Temwa Chawinga made history during Saturday night’s match against Bay FC by breaking the NWSL single-season scoring record. Chawinga’s 35th-minute goal, which secured KC’s 1-0 win, marked her 19th goal of the season, surpassing the previous record of 18 goals set by Sam Kerr in 2019. Reflecting on the record, Chawinga credited […]

NJ/NY Gotham FC will make history on Monday as the first NWSL team to be honored at the White House. The visit celebrates their victory in the 2023 NWSL Championship, a 2-1 win over OL Reign (now Seattle Reign FC). The landmark invitation marks a significant moment for women’s professional soccer, as no NWSL team […]

Disaster struck after what was supposed to be a celebration at the Washington Nationals game on Aug. 28. Midfielder Croix Bethune, a member of the gold medal-winning United States Women’s National team at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Washington Spirit, will miss significant time after reportedly injuring herself while throwing out a celebratory first […]

National Women’s Soccer League star Alex Morgan is being honest about why she has great upper-body strength. Morgan says her strong arms come from being a mom. “My secret to strong arms? My toddlers insistence on being carried everywhere,” Morgan joked on social media. The forward and captain of the San Diego Wave FC is […]

In a devastating turn of events, United States women’s national team(USWNT) sensation Alex Morgan has been ruled out of San Diego Wave’s upcoming clash with Bay FC due to an ankle injury, reported by GOAL. The absence of Morgan, a pivotal figure for both club and country, leaves a significant void in San Diego’s lineup […]