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Matchweek five in the NWSL gave us great moments, which moment was your favorite? Here are our top seven moments: Sophia Willson is back Portland’s win in Los Angeles was not the only news coming from that game. Sophia Wilson’s goal in stoppage time, the winning tally for the Thorns, traveled the league far and […]
Jessica Fishlock suffered a left leg injury in the 68th minute during the last game Seattle Reign played on April 26 against the Utah Royals and had to be stretchered off the field. The Welsh captain was struck in the leg by a shot taken by one of her teammates and immediately went down in […]
NWSL chaos struck once again with matchweek five packed with upsets. Ahead of more mid-week games, which team climbed the ladder and who took a step back? 16. Boston Legacy | Latest Result: 0-2 loss at Chicago Stars That’s five straight losses to open their inaugural season… 15. Kansas City Current (-5) | Latest Result: […]
The Houston Dash announced the signing of Emina Ekic through the 2027 season with a mutual contract option for 2028 following a transfer from USL Super League club, Lexington SC. Ekić earned the USL Super League Player of the Year award in the league’s inaugural 2024-2025 season with Spokane Zephyr FC. The 26-year-old earned 10 […]
Today, the NWSL announced nominees from all 16 clubs for the 2026 Lauren Holiday Impact Award. The prestigious honor is presented by Nationwide and was introduced in 2024 to honor the legend, two-time NWSL Champion and Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, and recipient of the Muhammad […]
San Diego Wave announced the signing of centerback Kristen McNabb to a contract extension through the 2027 season. “We’re thrilled to reach an agreement on a contract extension with Kristen and keep her in San Diego,” said Sporting Director and General Manager Camille Ashton. “As a ten-season veteran, (McNabb) exemplifies professionalism, consistency, and a team-first […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani made waves last year when he ran for mayor on a platform of affordability and addressing the rising costs of living—now, he’s brought the same affordability mindset to women’s soccer, partnering with NJ/NY Gotham FC to provide 1,000 $5 tickets to an upcoming match. The $5 tickets sold out in under […]
Veteran midfielder and longtime Welsh star Jess Fishlock left Seattle Reign’s game against the Utah Royals with a leg injury on Sunday evening. Fishlock was stretchered off the field after sustaining a left leg injury in the 65th minute. 39-year-old Fishlock, a veteran of the NWSL with a long record of achievements, announced last week […]
After a long international break, week 17 – the last week in Liga MX Femenil season, is upon us and it’s going to be a big one. Bidding goodbye to Mazatlán In the offseason, it was announced that this was going to be Mazatlán’s last season. The team is not folding but the franchise was […]
Today, the Houston Dash announced that attacker Makenzy Robbe has suffered a knee injury and will therefore miss the remainder of the season. Robbe has been placed on the season-ending injury list as a result. Robbe joined Houston this year after spending three seasons in California with the San Diego Wave, where she won the […]
The NWSL is making its return after the extended international break. Ahead of the matchweek five matches this week, where do teams stand? 16. Boston Legacy | Latest Result: 0-1 loss vs San Diego Wave The woes for the expansion side continues… 15. Chicago Stars | Latest Result: 0-1 loss at Utah Royals Outside of […]
The United States Women’s National Team announced on Thursday it will play Brazil for a pair of two matches in the June international window in Brazil. “I’m so pleased we were able to schedule these games,” said U.S. head coach Emma Hayes in a statement. “We want to play the best teams in the most […]
Today, Racing Louisville announced that Sarah Weber has signed a new contract through 2028 with the club – her original agreement was set to expire after the 2026 season. “I’m so excited to be staying in Louisville and for the opportunity to build on the foundation and goals we’ve established as a team, while continuing […]
The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) are joining Project ACL, the two organizations announced on Wednesday. Project ACL is an initiative focused on research to reduce anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in professional women’s soccer. Project ACL was founded in England with support from the Professional […]
The officially NWSL announced on Tuesday morning that they have named Columbus, Ohio, as the next destination for their newest expansion club. It will be the 18th club to enter the NWSL, and will reportedly cost a $205 million expansion fee. The Haslam Sports Group lead the ownership group along with the Columbus-based insurance company, […]
The NWSL teams are returning to action this week, and the Rose City club broke news this Tuesday when they announced a trade involving them and the NJ/NY club. The Thorns have acquired an international roster spot from Gotham FC in exchange for $15,000 in allocation money. With this trade, Portland has eight international roster […]
Today, Jess Fishlock and the Seattle Reign announced that the midfielder will be retiring at the end of the 2026 NWSL season after a legendary career. “It’s hard to put into words what Seattle and this club mean to me,” said Fishlock. “This is where I’ve grown, where I’ve fought, where I’ve experienced some of […]
April’s international break is in the books and after three matches played against Japan, some valuable moments were delivered involving young players taking leadership roles, breakouts, returns, and milestones reached. Kennedy Wesley’s shining moment It was game three when San Diego Wave center-back Kennedy Wesley entered the match from the bench at halftime and delivered […]
Today, Tampa Bay Sun (USL Gainbridge Super League) and Denver Summit (NWSL) have announced the permanent transfer of Natasha “Tash” Flint. The NWSL expansion side has signed the forward to a two-year contract through the 2027 season – she was on loan prior to that. Flint is one of three Summit players to start all […]
According to ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf, the NWSL’s board of governors are set to vote on flipping the league’s current calendar to a fall-to-spring schedule matching the top leagues in the world. The vote is set to take place later this month. The NWSL calendar currently takes place from March to November, the change would see […]
Today, NJ/NY Gotham FC have announced that Savannah McCaskill has signed an extension with the club through 2028. After beginning her career with Sky Blue FC in 2018, the midfielder joined Gotham FC ahead of the 2026 season – her second stint with the club. “Being back at Gotham has meant a lot to me, […]
Angel City FC forward Sydney Leroux’s potential comeback appears closer to coming to fruition as she has posted photos to social media of her back on the pitch at Angel City FC’s training facilities. The former USWNT forward announced ahead of the 2025 season that she would step away from the game for her mental […]
The Washington Spirit announced on Thursday they have signed defender Kate Wiesner to a new three-year contract through 2028 season with a club option for 2029. “I am beyond excited to continue my time with the Spirit,” said Wiesner. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue to wear this jersey with pride as […]
Gotham FC announced Thursday, they have signed a contract extension with midfielder Jaelin Howell through the 2028 season. “I’m really excited to continue with Gotham FC and keep building on what we’ve created here,” said Howell. “This is a special group, and I’m grateful to be part of a team that pushes each other every […]
Today, the Seattle Reign announced that goalkeeper Evan O’Steen has signed a contract extension through 2030. She becomes the longest contracted player on the roster. O’Steen previously became the youngest goalkeeper signing in club history at just 17 years old. “Securing Evan O’Steen through 2030 is an important step in building long-term stability within our […]