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Matchday 2 in NWSL was insane and here are our top moments: A miracle in Goose Hollow Portland Thorns opened its season against rival, Seattle Reign. What started as a party looked like a doomed night after the hosts went down to 9 players. However, the team scored two goals in the first half through […]
USWNT Captain Lindsey Heaps has her own new show—“The Captain,” which she will host with former USWNT teammate Sam Mewis on The Women’s Game from Men in Blazers Media Network. On the show, Heaps and Mewis will reflect on Heaps’s career, share stories from across women’s soccer, and cover the USWNT star’s move from OL […]
Denver Summit FC rookie forward Jasmine Aikey has been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list due to an ACL tear, the club announced on Monday. Aikey tore the ACL in her right knee and will be out for the remainder of the season. The club confirmed she has started rehab with the club’s medical […]
Matchday two in the NWSL had it all: upsets, red cards, and so much more. Who climbed and fell in the power rankings after the weekend? Hint: tons of movement. There’s also a new No. 1 at the top… Which team could it be? Here are the latest power rankings: 16. Boston Legacy (-1) | […]
Today, the Kansas City Current have announced that forward Penelope Hocking has signed a new three-year contract through 2028 with a club option for 2029. On March 11, she was acquired via trade from Bay FC for $350,000 in intra-league funds. She has made two appearances for KC Current so far this season: coming on […]
At Saturday’s home opener against the North Carolina Courage, Gotham FC players received their 2025 NWSL Championship rings in a post-match ceremony. The ceremony included speeches from former Gotham player Ali Krieger, club owner Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, General Manager Yael Averbuch West, and coach Juan Carlos Amorós. Gotham went on an unexpected playoff run last […]
The NWSL if officially back and for the first time, with 16 teams. Expansion sides, Boston Legacy and Denver Summit both made their debuts, but unfortunately with red cards. Who is at the top after matchday one? Here are our first power rankings of the regular season: 16. Chicago Stars All NWSL matches on opening […]
Forward Yazmeen Ryan and midfielder Delanie Sheehan will be traded from the Houston Dash to the Denver Summit in exchange for a total of $1 million dollars, the clubs announced today. Houston will receive $800,000 in Intra-League Transfer funds and $200,000 in Expansion Allocation funds. Denver will receive$150,000 in 2026 allocation funds. The transaction also […]
Upon the conclusion of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Japan Women’s National Team forward Yuzuki Yamamoto will be heading to Denver Summit. Yamamoto has signed a two-year contract through 2027 with a mutual option for 2028. She comes from WE League Champions Tokyo Verdy Beleza, where Yamamoto was just named league MVP – scoring eight […]
According to Sports Illustrated’s Theo Lloyd-Hughes and Jenna Tonelli, the Houston Dash and Denver Summit are set to announce a massive move. Yazmeen Ryan and Delanie Sheehan are set to move to the expansion NWSL club for a transfer fee. Multiple teams were interested, but they decided on the Denver Summit who will inherit their […]
Today, the Chicago Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) released a statement regarding their future stadium plans: We are excited to kick off our inaugural season in Evanston with our home opener at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on March 22. Our goal has always been one of unity—galvanizing the Evanston community […]
Today, Angel City FC have announced that midfielder Hina Sugita has suffered a left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and will be placed on the season-ending injury (SEI) list. “Hina is a world class athlete and teammate. We are devastated for her, but know she will bring the same focus and determination to her rehab […]
NJ/NY Gotham FC is finally earning the “New York” part of their club name, and in a big way—they will host rivals Washington Spirit at Citi Field for the “Queens Classic” on July 15. The historic ~42,000 capacity stadium will open the club up to a New York City-based market, and shine a spotlight on […]
The NWSL is officially back and with more support than ever. For matchday one, the league’s opening weekend would shatter their previous attendance records. In eight matches, there was an average of 16,150 per match, with a weekend total of 129,202 total fans – a new high for the NWSL. Boston Legacy led the way […]
San Diego Wave are reportedly about to make one of the biggest moves in their club’s history. Sportico first reported on Monday morning that Catarina Marcario would be signing the largest deal by total value in women’s professional soccer with the San Diego Wave. The contract is expected to reach nearly $8 million in fully […]
The National Women’s Soccer League is back and the first weekend of matches had it all. From great performances to heartwarming returns. Here are the top 10 moments from the weekend in the NWSL: Croix Bethune celebrates her birthday with a goal in KC Current debut Croix Bethune couldn’t have asked for a better birthday […]
Today, Vancouver Rise FC of the Northern Super League and Seattle Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League announced the transfer of CANWNT forward, Holly Ward. The Canadian international will join the team immediately and be available for selection as the Seattle Reign head to Inter&Co Stadium to take on the Orlando Pride. The opener […]
Today, the Orlando Pride announced that forward Barbra Banda has been removed from the season-ending injury (SEI) list and will be available for selection for home opener versus Seattle Reign. Orlando hosts Seattle this Sunday, March 14 at Inter&Co Stadium at 4 p.m. ET on Victory+. Banda was originally placed on the SEI list in […]
NWSL kicks off today and the 16 teams have announced who is going to defend the club’s badge in this 2026 season. Angel City Goalkeepers: Angelina Anderson, Faith Nguyen, Hannnah Seabert Defenders: Karsyn Cherry, Sarah Gorden, Savy King, Sophia Mattice, Emily Sams, Evelyn Shores, Gisele Thompson Midfielders: Ary Borges (INT), Kennedy Fuller, Carina Lageyre, Maiara […]
The NWSL kicks off today with the Portland Thorns traveling to ‘Rowdy Audi’ to take on the Washington Spirit at 8 p.m. EST on Prime Video. The league has released the availability report and both teams will start the season with a few key absences. For Portland Thorns they will be missing midfielder Deyna Castellanos […]
The National Women;’s Soccer League released an updated list of competition rule changes for the 2026 season including an updated salary cap, the introduction of the High Impact Player rule and major changes to the way goalkeeper injuries are handled. On the salary cap front per the latest collective bargaining agreement between the NWSL and […]
Today, the National Women’s Soccer League released their global broadcast plans ahead of the 2026 season. Viewers in Europe, Latin America, and Asia will all have access to the 2026 matches. “The NWSL is home to the most elite players around the world, representing dozens of countries,” said NWSL Chief Operating Officer Sarah Jones Simmer. […]
In another blockbuster move ahead of the 2026 NWSL season, Chelsea of the Women’s Super League and NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League have announced the loan and signing of Guro Reiten. She joins Gotham FC on loan through July, but Reiten, 31, has also agreed to a free agent deal through […]
The Chicago Stars announced the acquisition of Canadian forward Seattle Jordyn Huitema for a $300,000 transfer fee and $200,000 in allocation money. Chicago also signed Huitema to a new three-year contract through the 2028 season. “I’m truly excited to be joining Chicago and becoming part of what this club is building,” said Huitema in a […]
The NWSL is back! After Kansas City Current earned the NWSL Shield and NJ/NY Gotham FC won the NWSL Championship in 2025, who are the favorites in 2026? Without further ado… Here is All For XI’s first power rankings for the 2026 season: