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NWSL availability report: Matchweek nine (Wednesday) – Houston Dash vs San Diego Wave, Portland Thorns vs Bay FC, and Angel City FC vs Kansas City Current

There are more midweek games for NWSL’s matchweek nine and more big names will be out of action… Here’s the current availability report for Wednesday’s games: HOUSTON DASH OUT: Makenzy Robbe (Knee – SEI) and Kiki Van Zanten (Thigh)QUESTIONABLE: NoneINTERNATIONAL DUTY: None SAN DIEGO WAVE FC OUT: Trinity Armstrong (Knee – SEI), Adriana Leon (Back), Cat Macario (Heel)QUESTIONABLE: NoneINTERNATIONAL DUTY: None […]

NWSL Match week eight: Top eight moments

Most results went as expected in the National Women’s Soccer League, but they still delivered another entertaining weekend of great matches. Here are eight moments from the week that was in the NWSL. 1. Kimmi Ascanio scores game-winner late to end Washington Spirit eight-match undefeated streak San Diego Wave and Washington Spirit had a match […]

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Report: Laila Harbert to sign with San Diego Wave FC

San Diego Wave are getting set to add young depth to their midfield. The Telegraph reported that Laila Harbert is on the verge of making a permanent jump to the National Women’s Soccer League from Arsenal of the English Women’s Super League. The move will likely not be officially announced until the Summer and Arsenal […]

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NWSL power rankings (matchweek 8): San Diego Wave snaps eight game unbeaten run for Washington Spirit, Utah Royals reach eight games unbeaten, KC Current continue winning ways, and much more

The NWSL’s matchweek eight brought more red cards, drama, and excitement. San Diego Wave and Washington Spirit faced off in what could be a postseason matchup preview, Mina Tanaka extended the Utah Royals unbeaten run to eight games, Temwa Chawinga added a brace after last week’s hat trick, Janine Sonis scored another brace, and AKB […]

NWSL Matchweek 8: Top goals and saves

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 […]

NWSL Availability Report (matchweek eight): North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Stars and Denver Summit vs Orlando Pride

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 forward Mallory Swanson returns to active roster from maternity leave

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 […]

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Report: NC Courage are favorites to sign rising star and English Youth International midfielder Erica Parkinson

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 […]

North Carolina Courage forward Olivia Wingate removed from season-ending injury list – available for selection vs Chicago Stars

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 […]

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Manchester City confirms USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey underwent minor knee surgery

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 […]

NWSL Availability Report (matchweek eight): KC Current vs Houston Dash, Seattle Reign vs Gotham FC, Bay FC vs Boston Legacy, and San Diego Wave vs Washington Spirit

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 […]

Buckle up! Rayadas de Monterrey and Club América are going to the ‘ship

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 […]

NEW PODCAST | Confessions of an Elite Athlete with Midge Purce

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 […]

Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amorós to miss Seattle match

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. […]

NWSL Matchweek 7: Top 10 moments

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 […]

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is staying in Portland through 2027

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 Matchweek 7: Top goals and saves

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 forward Claire Emslie returns to active roster from maternity leave

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 […]

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NWSL Availability Report: Matchweek seven (Friday): Racing Louisville vs. Portland Thorns and Orlando Pride vs. North Carolina Courage

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 – […]