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The April FIFA international window is fast approaching and Emma Hayes has released the 26-player roster for the United States Women’s National Team for their three upcoming friendlies against Japan, the reigning 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions. Highlighting the roster is the return of 25-year-old forward Sophia Wilson after 17 months away from the […]
Week 4 had it all: NWSL attendance records, teams sinking and rising and important wins. Houton Dash keeps scoring Coach Fabrice Gautrat is taking Houston to another level, or so it looks like after three matches into the season. Two wins and a loss last Friday against table-leading Angel City, put them in fifth position. […]
San Diego Wave FC officially announced the signing of USWNT forward and former Chelsea forward, Catarina Macario to a five-year contract through the 2030 season. The news was reported by Sportico a week ago that Macario would receive the largest value contract in women’s’ soccer history earning $8 million over five seasons. Macario was under […]
The five NWSL matches last Wednesday had a ton of exciting action and a few unexpected results. The Kansas City Current lost to the Seattle Reign in a 3-0 blowout, the Denver Summit expansion team got their first club win ever, and the Utah Royals managed a 1-1 draw with the Washington Spirit, who have […]
The weekly games brought new milestones, one upset, and some unexpected results. The new kids in town stun the champions After a loss and a draw, the Denver Summit got its first win of the season on Wednesday night when they took on Gotham at Sports Illustrated Arena. The second half goals scored by Melissa […]
In the Seattle Reign’s 3-0 win over defending NWSL Shield holders, Kansas City Current, a club record was broken. USWNT goalkeeper, Claudia Dickey broke the club record for most clean sheets ever surpassing former Seattle Reign goalkeepers, Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Hope Solo. “You saw her make several saves tonight,” said Sofia Huerta. “Phenomenal goalkeeper, we […]
The Utah Royals announced on Thursday that forward KK Ream has been placed on the season-ending injury list and will miss the remainder of the season. The unfortunate injury happened in training, where the 16-year-old tore her ACL and will have to undergo surgery. Ream signed her first professional contract in 2024, becoming the youngest […]
Today, Bay FC have announced that midfielder Claire Hutton has signed a new five-year contract through the 2030 season. “I am excited to make this commitment to Bay FC,” said Hutton. “This is a club with real ambition, and I’ve felt a strong belief in both the team and my development since day one. This felt like […]
The expansion side has been knocking on the door the first few weeks of their inaugural NWSL season, but now the moment has finally arrived. Head coach Nick Cushing and Denver Summit FC have upset defending NWSL Champions, Gotham FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium for their ever win in club history. After the first half […]
Orlando Pride and Mexico Women’s National Team forward Jacquie Ovalle is no stranger to scoring impossible goals and she has just added another one to the collection. In the 22nd minute, Solai Washington delivered the ball back into the box and Ovalle back-heels it past Alyssa Naeher to double the lead, 2-0. That magic is […]
It’s been a wild ride in Liga MX Femenil over the past few weeks and it’s going to get crazier with only four more weeks to go. Before the international FIFA break, week 10 was left unfinished with the Clásico Nacional between Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara match suspended due to Guadalajara’s unrest. So […]
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 […]