Courtney Brown is coming home. Today, Utah Royals announced the free agent forward has signed a one-year contract through the 2026 season. Brown grew up in West Haven, Utah (less than an hour away from Salt Lake City). She starred with the University of Utah from 2019-2023. The Utes standout was drafted 49th overall by the […]
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San Diego native Melanie Barcenas has signed a new one-year contract to stay with San Diego Wave FC through the 2026 season. “Being able to play for San Diego means a lot to me,” said Barcenas. “This city is where I grew up and where I first fell in love with the game. I have […]
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Italian international defender Lucia Di Guglielmo has signed a three year contract with the Washington Spirit, the club announced on Wednesday. The Spirit paid a transfer fee to AS Roma, Di Guglielmo’s previous club. “Joining the Washington Spirit family is a great opportunity and a great responsibility,” said Di Guglielmo. “I bring with me determination, […]
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Denver keeps building its roster for its inaugural season and it was reported that the club has set its eyes on Pachuca’s left back Ayo Oke. The defender signed her first professional contract with Tuzas after playing for the UCLA Bruins. After two seasons there, she helped Pachuca to win the 2025 Clausura tournament, the […]
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San Diego Wave announced the signing of 24-year-old University of Virginia midfielder Lia Godfrey to a two-year contract through the 2027 season. “We are thrilled to welcome (Godfrey) to San Diego,” said Sporting Director and General Manager Camille Ashton. “(Godfrey) has proven to be one of the most exciting midfielders at the collegiate level as […]
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The Stanford Cardinal Women’s Soccer program continues to remain one of the strongest pipelines into the NWSL and the latest signing is midfielder Shae Harvey. The captain is heading to the Portland Thorns on a three-year contract through the 2028 season. After leading the team to three consecutive Women’s College Cup appearances (2023-2025) and the […]
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San Diego Wave FC has officially announced that they have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of their starting goalkeeper and captain, Kailen Sheridan. “Kailen (Sheridan) has been an integral part of this Club since day one,” said San Diego Wave FC SportingDirector and General Manager Camille Ashton. “After discussions, we mutually agreed that thiswas […]
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Defender Mimi Van Zanten signed a two-year contract with San Diego Wave FC through the 2027 season with options for 2028 and 2029 Van Zanten won two NCAA championships with the NCAA Women’s Soccer powerhouses, Florida State University. There she made 57 appearances across three seasons primarily as a left back. “Mimi is a talented […]
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Forward Sammy Smith has signed a two year contract with Boston Legacy FC, the club announced on Monday. 24-year-old Smith most recently played with Breiðablik, an Icelandic club, where she won the the Besta deild kvenna in both 2024 and 2025. Smith, who grew up in Hanson, Massachusetts, previously played for Boston College and Texas […]
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Today, the Kansas City Current announced that they have signed University of Alabama forward and two-time All-American Gianna Paul. The deal is for three years, through 2028, with a club option for 2029. “Since I was a little girl, I had always dreamed about playing professional soccer,” said Paul. “To say that that is my current […]
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Canadian forward Amanda Allen has joined Boston Legacy FC, signing a two-year contract with a club option. Allen previously played for the Orlando Pride, where she was the club’s youngest ever signing at 18 years old. Allen went on loan twice, to Lexington Sporting Club in the USL and Halifax Tides FC in the Northern […]
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The Denver City Council approved the stadium project for Denver Summit FC to build a 14,500-seat stadium at Santa Fe Yards. The city will provide an initial $50 million for the land acquisition and preparations that could increase to $70 million. “Denver Summit FC is extremely pleased with Denver City Council’s vote to approve the […]
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ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf and Jeff Carlisle report that former Colorado Rapids head coach and 2025 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, Chris Armas, is set to take over as head coach of the reigning NWSL Shield winners, Kansas City Current. The club has not yet confirmed the hiring, but the report said it is pending […]
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Defender Heather Gilchrist has signed a three-year contract with Bay FC, the club announced today. In this way, the former Florida State University star has signed her first professional contract after spending four years playing for the Seminoles. During her time there, she won two NCAA titles and was named (United Soccer Coaches) All-American twice. “Bringing […]
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The NWSL Players Association has announced their continued opposition to the new “High Impact Player” rule announced by the the NWSL by Tuesday. The rule allows clubs to exceed the salary cap by $1 million for one or multiple players who meet certain criteria. The NWSLPA, the union that represents NWSL players, released a statement […]
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Today, the Washington Spirit have announced that CANWNT defender has signed a new five-year contract through the 2029 season (retroactive to start of 2025 season). “DC is a special place and it’s where I want to be,” said Carle. “I’m excited to be extending my time with the Spirit, and I’m looking forward to helping […]
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Defender Michelle Alozie has been traded from the Houston Dash to the Chicago Stars, both clubs announced today. Chicago sent $40,000 in allocation money in the trade to Houston. The contract runs through the 2028 season. “Michelle’s proven ability at both ends of the pitch, experience and leadership skills will be valuable assets for our […]
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Racing Louisville FC has announced today the signing of Rachel Hill to a two-year contract. The former Bay FC forward joins the club as a free agent. Coming next season, it’ll be her 10th season in the NWSL, with Orlando Pride being the first club she featured with back in 2017. The seasoned forward has […]
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After weeks and weeks of deliberation, the NWSL announced today the creation of the High Impact Player Rule – a mechanism that is designed to provide cubs with expanded flexibility to attract and retain qualified players. The High Impact Player Rule will go into effect on July 1, 2026. Per the terms of the CBA, […]
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One of Mexico’s greatest and Pachuca’s captain, Mónica Ocampo, has announced her retirement. Mónica Ocampo, one of Mexico’s greatest Twenty years, two World Cups, Olympics and a championship later, Mexican legend Mónica Ocampo announced her retirement at the National Congress of Women’s Soccer. “I’m quitting soccer officially,” she said, among tears. Ocampo also thanked her […]
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According to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf USWNT forward Catarina Macario has “several NWSL teams” interested in signing her away from the European powerhouse in the WSL, Chelsea. Macario’s current contract runs through the rest of the WSL season and up to the summer transfer window on July 1, 2026, but she can sign […]
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Portuguese international forward, Nádia Gomes, has re-signed with Chicago Stars through 2026, the club announced today. “I’m excited to re-sign for this next year, and grateful for the opportunity to keep growing as a player in this club,” said Gomes. Gomes’ story is an interesting one, but also one of resilience and determination. After being […]
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Today, Denver Summit FC have announced the signing of two-time NWSL Best XI defender, Carson Pickett to a two-year contract through 2027. “Joining Denver Summit FC at this exciting moment is a tremendous opportunity,” said Pickett. “This club’s energy, ambition, and commitment to its community really resonate with me. I’m thrilled to bring my experience […]
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Kansas City Current have announced today the signing of Meila Brewer to a three-year contract. The decorated U.S. Youth National team defender will become one of the youngest players in the league. She won’t be a stranger to the organization as she has spent time training with the Current as well as with Kansas City […]
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Today, Boston Legacy FC announced the signing of forward Ella Stevens to a two-year deal through 2027 with a mutual option to renew. Stevens was one of the top wingers available in NWSL free agency. In the 2020 NWSL Draft, she was selected 24th overall by the Chicago Stars, her home through the 2023 season […]
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