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Haley Carter to step down as Orlando Pride’s VP of Soccer Operations & Sporting Director

Today, the Orlando Pride announced that their VP of Soccer Operations & Sporting Director Haley Carter will be stepping down to pursue new career opportunities and will work closely with the club to ensure a smooth transition. In Carter’s three seasons with Orlando, there has been a complete transformation to perennial contender. Under her guidance, the […]

Hina Sugita signs three-year extension through 2029 with Angel City FC

On September 30, Angel City FC announced they have acquired star midfielder Hina Sugita from the Portland Thorns for defender M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intraleague transfer funds. Today, ACFC have announced that the midfielder has signed a three-year extension through 2029 – her original contract was through 2026. “I’ve always tried to give my […]

Top 5 moments from the NWSL Playoffs: Semifinals Edition

Only two teams remain in the NWSL Playoffs with the semifinals concluding this weekend. The Washington Spirit and NJ/NY Gotham FC prepare to play the big final with wins over Portland Thorns and Orlando Pride, respectively. There were moments of brilliance over the weekend, and here’s our top five: Jaedyn Shaw’s free kick Gotham and […]

KC Current announce major changes: Vlatko Andonovski moves to Sporting Director and Ryan Dell to GM – team now looking for next head coach

Today, the Kansas City Current have announced major changes with Coach of the Year frontrunner Vlatko Andonovski moving to Sporting Director and Ryan Dell to General Manager. Co-owners Angie and Chris Long commented, “To continue the club’s upward and global trajectory, we must put in place an organizational structure that reflects the growth of what we’re doing within the KC Current ecosystem and beyond. These […]

NWSL Playoffs: Top 5 moments from the quarterfinals

NWSL playoffs quarterfinals are on the books, but there will be some moments we won’t forget. Which ones? Here’s our top five: Luana’s perfect comeback Last year, we learned about Orlando Pride’s Luana being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and more than a year of treatment later, she made her comeback last September in the match […]

Luana signs new contract through 2026 with Orlando Pride

On Sept. 2, 2025, Luana made her inspirational return to the pitch after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma (SEI list since April of 2024). In the quarterfinal match against the Seattle Reign, Orlando Pride midfielder Luana scored the first goal since the fight of her life to seal the victory into the semifinals. Luana: “One year ago, […]

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Racing Louisville star Savannah DeMelo provides positive update

In September, Savannah DeMelo was taken by ambulance from a match against the Seattle Reign because of a medical emergency. Today, she has provided a positive update on her recovery: A little sneak peak to what the the last couple months have looked like… lots of appointments, hotels, road trips, wires, and cute pj gowns! […]

Washington Spirit breaks club record for fastest ever home semifinal sellout

The Washington Spirit are back in the semifinals, and their home match at Audi Field sold out in record time—just three days. Last year, the Spirit sold out “Rowdy Audi” for the semifinals in just 72 hours. This year, it took only 64 hours, breaking the club record. The match is the club’s fourth consecutive […]

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Liga MX Femenil playoffs quarter finals: Rayadas got humiliated, Licha Cervantes shone for Chivas, Cruz Azul made history and Tigres won by one

After eight games played in Liga MX Femenil playoff quarterfinals, we have the league’s four semifinalists! The quarterfinals didn’t disappoint one bit – with an underdog besting the reigning champions and keeping the league’s Golden Boot under control, heated matches, tons of goals and a heroine scoring two braces. Rayadas’ quarterfinals were a scandal The […]

2025 NWSL End-of-Year Awards Finalists Announced: MVP, Rookie, Goalkeeper, Defender,Midfielder, and Coach of the Year

After the conclusion of the preliminary voting consisting of players (50%), owners/GMs/coaches (25%), and media (25%), the finalists for the NWSL’s End-of-Year Awards have been announced. The final round has officially started and will now include the fan vote (10%) alongside players (40%), owners/GMs/coaches (25%), and media (25%). Would you like to vote? Be sure […]

2025 NWSL Playoffs: Portland Thorns vs San Diego Wave Availability Report

The Portland Thorns and San Diego Wave face off tomorrow with a spot in the final four on the line. However, in regard to availability, one side is way better off. Although Pietra Tordin is available, M.A. Vignola (ankle) and Valerin Loboa (knee) are both questionable for the home side. They will also be missing […]

2025 NWSL Playoffs: Kansas City Current vs NJ/NY Gotham FC Availability Report – Temwa Chawinga Questionable (hip) and Esther González Questionable (hip)

In the latest NWSL Availability Report, both superstars, Temwa Chawinga and Esther González are listed as questionable for the quarterfinal playoff match with hip injuries. The two MVP frontrunners have scored 15 goals and 13 goals on the season, respectively. They are the focal point of their team’s attacks and if both are available, could […]

My ballot for the 2025 NWSL end-of-year season awards

Voting for the best of the season is always hard. There were so many players who stood out and it’s always hard to pick just one but it was required. As our editor and All For XI site manager, Phuoc Nguyen, already mentioned, this is how votes are computed: Players (50%), Board/GMs/Head Coaches (25%), Media […]

2025 NWSL Playoffs: #4 Orlando Pride vs #5 Seattle Reign availability report

The Orlando Pride will take on the Seattle Reign with a spot in the semifinals up for grabs. The winner will face off against either Kansas City Current or NJ/NY Gotham FC. Kickoff is set for tonight at 8:00 PM EST at Inter & Co Stadium on Prime Video. Which team will be moving on? […]

NWSL viewership is skyrocketing: ESPN ratings up 61% in 2025

The NWSL continues to grow in all aspects, viewership included. According to Nielsen Big Data+ Panel, ESPN has seen a 61% increase across all platforms — ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, Disney+, and ESPN Deportes — when it comes to the NWSL. So, while the 2024 season averaged 141,000 viewers, the 2025 season increased to 228,000. […]

2025 NWSL Playoffs: Predicting the next league champion

Today is the day! The NWSL Playoffs are finally here. Only eight teams remain, who will be the last one standing? Here are the four quarterfinal matchups with All For XI’s predictions. #4 Orlando Pride vs #5 Seattle Reign FC Previous Matchups: April 12 at Lumen Field (0-1 Orlando Pride win), November 2 at Inter […]

USWNT’s Jaedyn Shaw signs contract extension with NJ/NY Gotham FC

Jaedyn Shaw has found her home in the NWSL. After being transferred from North Carolina Courage to NJ/NY Gotham FC in September for an NWSL intraleague-record of $1.25 million, she has signed a contract extension through the 2029 season, the club announced today. “I’m so excited to continue to give my all for this incredible […]