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NWSL week 8 gave us a ton of action! Check out the top three goals and saves in terms of the difference between their post-shot expected goals (PSxG) and expected goals (xG). Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality and the saves where […]
In the final two matches of matchweek eight in the NWSL, more notable names are out for their respective clubs. Who’s out, available, or questionable? Here are the latest availability reports: PORTLAND THORNS FC OUT: Bella Bixby (Knee – SEI), Julie Dufour (Knee – SEI), Caiya Hanks (Knee – SEI), Olivia Moultrie (Calf), Morgan Weaver (SEI […]
The NWSL has two matches on Saturday, including one major return. Who’s in, out, or questionable? Here’s the latest NWSL availability report: NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE OUT: Payton Crawford (Knee – SEI), Maycee Bell (Knee), Natalie Jacobs (Ankle), Hannah Betfort (Lower Leg), Feli Rauch (Suspension), Lauryn Thompson (Ankle)QUESTIONABLE: NoneINTERNATIONAL DUTY: None CHICAGO STARS FC OUT: Michelle Alozie (Thigh), Katie Atkinson […]
Chicago Stars FC announced that forward Mallory Swanson has been moved to the club’s active roster and will be available for selection in Saturday’s matchup against the North Carolina Courage. Swanson is returning from maternity leave following the birth of her daughter, Josie, in November 2025. The forward has been with the Stars since the […]
According to Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Conner Roberts of the Cutback, the North Carolina Courage are the favorites to sign Erica Parkinson. Parkinson, 18, currently plays for Valadares Gaia (Portugal), but her contract expires at the end of the season. it For North Carolina, her addition alongside young midfielder Riley Jackson and reigning Midfielder of the Year, Manaka […]
Today, the North Carolina Courage have announced that forward Olivia Wingate has been removed from the season-ending injury (SEI) list. She will be available for roster selection this Saturday when NC Courage face off against Chicago Stars at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Wingate had been on the injury list since 2024, missed […]
Today, Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Sam Coffey underwent knee surgery earlier this week. The midfielder will now begin rehabilitation with the Club’s medical team in preparation for the 2026/27 campaign, which sees a return to European football for City. The midfielder featured 10 times for the club in a season where the club […]
The NWSL continues to bring the drama and excitement every week and matchday seven was no different. Who is the new team at top of the power rankings? 16. Chicago Stars | Latest Result: 0-3 loss at KC Current It’s been 310 minutes since their last goal, and Chicago has also been outscored 0-7 in […]
Who’s in? Who’s out? Who’s questionable? Here are the latest NWSL Availability Reports for all Friday matches of matchweek eight: KANSAS CITY CURRENT OUT: Alana Cook (Knee – SEI), Debinha de Oliveira (D-45), Vanessa DiBernardo (Maternity Leave), Clare Gagne (Head – SEI), Mary Long (D-45), Gianna Paul (Thigh), Rocky Rodriguez (Head)QUESTIONABLE: NoneINTERNATIONAL DUTY: None HOUSTON DASH OUT: Evelina Duljan […]
With four teams remaining, only two could book their ticket to the final. Who are the finalists? Rayadas de Monterrey vs Pachuca “Anyone who doesn’t believe in us can leave this locker room right now,” said former Rayadas’ captain Rebeca Bernal before her team won the championship in 2024. The aggregate was in Tigres’ favor […]
In December, All For XI had the privilege to speak with Gotham FC star, Midge Purce, who revealed that she had many projects in the works. One of the mysteries was revealed as she launched the Confessions of an Elite Athlete with Midge Purce podcast in April. What can you expect? What does it really […]
Today, the Kansas City Current announced that defender Laney Rouse has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season with a club option for 2029. She was originally on a one-year contract after her collegiate career at the University of Virginia. “I’m extremely happy to be able to continue my career with the Kansas […]
Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amorós is staying home this weekend following the birth of his second child as the team travels to the West Coast to face Seattle Reign FC on Friday, May 15th at 10 p.m. ET. Lead assistant Coach Shaun Harris serve as acting head coach for Gotham FC in this match. […]
The National Women’s Soccer League was entertaining once again for a strong weekend slate of matches that delivered on many fronts. Here are my personal favorite moments from the seventh weekend of matches. 1. Barbra Banda scores her eighth goal in eight matches and gets a special message from mom The North Carolina Courage managed […]
The Portland Thorns have announced today that the club and Matildas’ goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold have reached an agreement on a one-year extension option in her contract. Therefore, she’ll stay in the club through 2027. “I’m excited to be extending my contract in Portland because of the incredible people, the momentum we’ve built together, and the […]
NWSL week 7 gave us a ton of action! Check out the top three goals and saves in terms of the difference between their post-shot expected goals (PSxG) and expected goals (xG). Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality and the saves where […]
Angel City FC announced that forward Claire Emslie will return to the club’s active roster this Saturday and Emslie will be available for selection in the team’s upcoming match against San Diego Wave FC. Emslie is returning from maternity leave following the birth of her son, Jamie, in December 2025. The first-time mom has been […]
The NWSL has announced additional one-game suspensions to North Carolina Courage defender Feli Rauch and Angel City FC midfielder Maiara Niehues for incidents that occurred in their matches on May 2 – reviews were conducted by the NWSL Disciplinary Committee. In second half stoppage time in NC Courage’s match against KC Current, Rauch was sent […]
Who’s available to play in this Friday’s games in the NWSL? Here are the latest updates in the NWSL availability report: RACING LOUISVILLE FC OUT: Savannah DeMelo (Illness), Marisa DiGrande (Maternity Leave), Erynn Floyd (Hand), Ellie Jean (Illness), Olivia Sekany (SEI – Knee)QUESTIONABLE: NoneINTERNATIONAL DUTY: None PORTLAND THORNS FC OUT: Bella Bixby (Knee – SEI), Julie Dufour (Knee – […]
The Clausura 2026 playoff quarterfinals was one to remember! Who prevailed? Here’s everything you need to know: Tigres vs Toluca This matchup proved to be the most exciting of the four. On one hand, you had the reigning champions, Tigres. They didn’t reach their high standard this season but they came into this quarterfinal with […]
The Utah Royals are in the midst of their best ever start in club history and have just won their fifth straight match, 2-0 over Houston Dash. In the 88th minute, midfielder and Utah native Courtney Brown clinched the result with a goal. “It was super special. Obviously, I’m from Utah. It’s super awesome to […]
After a chaotic matchweek six in the National Women’s Soccer League, where do teams stand? Here are the latest power rankings: 16. Chicago Stars (-2) | Latest Results: 0-2 loss vs Gotham FC & 0-2 loss vs Portland Thorns They dropped both of their home matches to top NWSL sides Gotham FC and Portland Thorns […]
Today, the North Carolina Courage announced that they have placed forward Payton Crawford (née Linnehan) on the season-ending injury (SEI) list and she’ll be out for the remainder of the season. The team confirms that she suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a training session on the team’s road trip to Houston Dash […]
The Portland Thorns announced today that goalkeeper Morgan Messner has signed a two-year extension contract with the club through 2028. “She has been a valuable member of our competitive goalkeeping unit, and we look forward to supporting her continued development over the next few years,” President and General Manager of Soccer Operations Jeff Agoos said. After […]
April’s gone and along with it, memorable performances all around the league. Who stood out in the rookie, coach and player of the month department? Player of the Month North Carolina’s Ashley Sanchez was chosen as Player of the Month for April by the NWSL Media Association and the league’s on-air broadcast crew. The Courage […]