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The NWSL and Orlando Pride both released statements in support of star forward Barbra Banda, who was recently named to the FIFPRO Best 11 and has been the subject of racist and transphobic attacks. The NWSL Player’s Association also released a statement condemning attacks on players. “Barbra Banda is a superb teammate, player and role […]
The 2025 Apertura tournament is in the books, and we have the eight teams that have qualified for Liguilla. Tigres finishes first It was a tight battle between Tigres and Pachuca until the end of the season to see who would finish on top. The Amazonians had to play Cruz Azul and both teams went […]
The NWSL 2025 regular season is over, and while we await for MVP, Best XI, and end of year awards, we already know who the Iron Women are for this season. Seattle Reign’s Claudia Dickey Seattle’s No. 1 Claudia Dickey has played 2.340 minutes defending the club’s goal. She has a 75.2% success rate on […]
Canadian international Julia Grosso has signed a new contract with the Chicago Stars through 2028, the club announced on Tuesday. “I’m very happy to extend my time with the Chicago Stars,” said Grosso. “I feel like we’ve established a good base for our team and I’m excited to build on that as the club continues […]
Today, the Portland Thorns have announced that they have signed USWNT midfielder Olivia Moultrie to a three-year extension through 2029. Before the new contract, her contract was set to expire after the 2026 season. “Portland isn’t just where I play, it’s home,” Moultrie said. “The community, fans, energy at Providence Park, it’s all part of […]
Head coach Bev Yanez and Racing Louisville just clinched their first ever NWSL playoff berth, but in the process league history was made. She became the first ever to reach the NWSL playoffs as a player (Seattle Reign) and head coach. Yanez is trailblazing a path for the future of the league. She is showing […]
Was there ever any doubt? Temwa Chawinga has won the NWSL Golden Boot, again. After taking the league by storm in 2024 with 21 goals and five assists, she has followed it up 15 goals and three assists. The only other player to win the award multiple times? Sam Kerr from 2017-2019. The Malawi native […]
The two new NWSL expansion teams, Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC, announced the date and times of their home openers on Monday. Both teams will kick off their first home games next March. Boston Legacy will play their first home match on Friday, March 14 at 12:30 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium, the […]
After years of mid-table finishes, Racing Louisville has made the NWSL playoffs for the very first time since joining the league in 2021. The team earned a 1-0 win over Bay FC to secure a seventh place finish on decision day. Racing finished in ninth place in all of their previous four seasons, missing the […]
NWSL Decision Day is upon us and everything is still up for grabs. Who will end up with the final playoff spot, Racing Louisville or North Carolina Courage? Which teams will finish with a home playoff match as the third and fourth seeds? However, there will be a lot of big names missing, according to […]
The first ever NCAA player to sign for the NWSL (post draft era), Trinity Byars has been removed off the season-ending injury (SEI) list for San Diego Wave. She is available for selection and could provide a massive boost when they face off against 2025 NWSL Shield winners, KC Current. Byars was one of the […]
Today, NC Courage announced that they have set a new club record for single-game attendance. Previously, the record was set on October 7, 2023 vs San Diego Wave with 10,434 in attendance. But with over 11,000 tickets sold, the club have set a new mark when they face NJ/NY Gotham FC on NWSL Decision Day. […]
Today, the Orlando Pride have announced that Brazilian defender Rafaelle has signed a new contract through 2028. “Since arriving at our club, Rafaelle has proven to be an exceptional leader both on the pitch and in the locker room,” VP of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director Haley Carter said. “She’s one of the best center […]
Racing Louisville star, Emma Sears is already having a career season in NWSL with 10 goals on the season and is surely a candidate for Most Valuable Player. Before, NWSL Decision Day, she put on a show for the USWNT. Now, on the international stage, she has shined once again with a hat trick against […]
With the final playoff spot still up for grabs, the NC Courage will have a sellout crowd on hand at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park for their 2025 NWSL season finale against NJ/NY Gotham FC. Today, the club announced that all reserved seating is sold out and Standing-Room-Only (SRO) tickets are now available. […]
After an op-ed from Elizabeth Eddy in the NY Post, ACFC have responded and released the following statement: “In response to an op-ed published on October 27th, we want to make clear that while we respect the right for an individual to express their opinion, it does not reflect the opinion of an entire organization. […]
The 2025 NWSL season started with 14 teams, but six teams will be eliminated from playoff contention this weekend. NWSL Decision Day is finally upon us. Which teams will continue on with their championship aspirations? Without further ado, here is All For XI’s final power rankings of the regular season. 14. Bay FC Result: 1-4 […]
On October 10, NWSL Legend Kristen Hamilton announced her retirement on social media with 2025 being her final season. Proud (and a little emotional) to share that I’ll be retiring from professional soccer at the end of the 2025 season. I’ve been incredibly blessed to play this game for most of my life and 11 […]
It’s time. The end of the Apertura 2025 has come. With only one more week to go, six teams are battling for the last two tickets in the postseason tournament. Teams and chances Cruz Azul, Juárez, León, Pumas, Atlas and Atlético de San Luis are all vying for the remaining playoff spots. However, it’s the […]
After the USWNT’s 1-2 shocking loss to Portugal on Thursday, Emma Hayes would make eight changes from the starting lineup. Sonnett, Thompson and Patterson would be the only starters from the October 23rd match. Fortunately for the USWNT and Emma Hayes, it would pay off immediately. In just 44 seconds, Olivia Moultrie put them ahead […]
USWNT and Seattle Reign forward Lynn Biyendolo and husband, Marley Biyendolo announced on Instagram that the couple are expecting their first child. To our little blessing, you are already so loved. you are already such a light in this world. and your parents are already.. so embarrassing. we love you 🤍 more than you could […]
Today, Bay FC have announced an organizational change in the front office – CEO Brady Stewart has stepped down from her role. In just two seasons, Bay FC became only the second expansion side to make the playoffs, broke ground on a permanent Sports Performance Center on Treasure Island in San Francisco, “The Show” at […]
The USWNT looked uncharacteristically weak and disorganized in a tough 2-1 loss against Portugal on Thursday in Pennsylvania. It was the team’s third loss of the year, and their first ever loss to Portugal. The team struggled to maintain possession and get shots on net. Although they went up early in the first minute of […]
PSG defender Eva Gaetino was called up to the senior USWNT from the U-23 camp, the USWNT announced on Friday. The 22-year-old center back has one previous appearance for the USWNT against Argentina in October 2024. She is in her third season with PSG, and previously played for Notre Dame. She will fill the roster […]
The NWSL Players Association (NWSPA) announced the nominees for the ALLY award on Thursday. The ALLY award was created by players, and the winner is chosen by players. The prize “honors athletes who go beyond the game to uplift others and inspire change.” One player is nominated from each of the 14 NWSL teams. The […]