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UCLA head coach Margueritte Aozasa leaving for other opportunities
Today, UCLA have announced that Margueritte Aozasa will be leaving the school for other opportunities. In her four years, she quickly became one of the best coaches in the NCAA. Aozasa led UCLA to the 2022 NCAA title, two conference titles, and a 67-13-9 record. “Leaving a place like UCLA is not easy, and it […]
Top Media Week Moments: NWSL Players share their fun offseason plans
How do NWSL players spend their offseasons? The All For XI crew made sure to find out during media week. Hear from Ella Stevens, Sandy MacIver, Ally Sentnor, Jaelin Howell, Khyah Harper, Reilyn Turner, Sofia Cantore, Mandy Freeman, Gift Monday, Tierna Davidson, and Delphine Cascarino. Ella Stevens: “I’m going to Portugal with my mom. I’m […]
Victory for NJ/NY! Gotham FC take home second NWSL Championship title in San Jose with thrilling 1-0 victory over rival Washington Spirit
SAN JOSE – NJ/NY Gotham FC may have been the lowest seed in the NWSL playoffs—but they decisively proved they weren’t the underdogs in a huge 1-0 Championship win at PayPal park on Saturday. USWNT star and match MVP Rose Lavelle scored the game’s only goal, an excellent shot straight into the corner of the […]
NWSL Skills Challenge: Post-Event Interviews with Sam Mewis, Taylor Flint, Delphine Cascarino, Ally Sentnor, and Reilyn Turner
NO SPOILERS! For those hoping to find out the results of the NWSL Skills Challenge results, you’ll have to wait until CBS airs the event on Saturday, November 29 at 1:30 pm ET. The two teams were competing for a $30,000 prize (split amongst the players), courtesy of CarMax. After the event, All For XI […]
Top Six Moments from NWSL Championship Media Day with NJ/NY Gotham FC
NJ/NY Gotham FC are vying for their second NWSL championship in three years. All for XI sat down with the ‘Bats’ to discuss their amazing run to the final, their incredible depth, and so much fun off the pitch! Lilly Reale on Rookie of the Year honor & Family Support After being the top center […]
Top Six Moments: NWSL Championship Media Day with Washington Spirit
Ahead of the Washington Spirit’s second straight championship appearance, All for XI sat down with Spirit players to discuss their journey to the final, the team’s extra special relationship to their fans, and their favorite foods. Kate Wiesner talks her big USWNT call-up and the power of Rowdy Audi Left back Kate Wiesner recently received […]
Four key takeaways from the first ever NWSL Awards Show
SAN JOSE, CA – The NWSL rolled out the blue carpet for current and past players, their families, and legends of the game for the league’s inaugural awards show. Players traded their jerseys for pants, skirts, and gowns for a day to celebrate the 2025 season. The awards included Best XI, Coach of the Year, […]
Starting today, comments and Feed posts on All For XI will have activity notifications
When you post on SB Nation, we don’t want you to miss all the conversations and responses that follow. So starting today, whenever a user replies to your comment or to your post on the Feed, you’ll see a notification at the top right corner of the page. And of course, this means that when […]
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 […]
Liga MX Femenil playoffs: Club América and Tigres will play the big final and they have two curses to break
With only four teams remaining, Liga MX Femenil’s semifinals had Club América vs Chivas on one side and Tigres vs Cruz Azul on the other. After four matches (two legs apiece), the Eagles and the Amazonians ended up getting their tickets for the big final. 180 minutes of soccer await us, starting next Thursday. América […]
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, […]
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! […]
Defender Kaleigh Kurtz signs with Denver Summit FC after leaving North Carolina Courage in free agency
Defender Kaleigh Kurtz has joined the Denver Summit expansion team in free agency, signing a three-year contract through 2028. The Summit will play their first NWSL match in the spring. “Joining Denver Summit FC for its first season is an incredible opportunity,” said Kurtz. “This club’s vision, energy, and commitment to excellence really stood out […]
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 […]
Free agency roundup: Kaleigh Kurtz and Casey Murphy leave NC Courage, Hailie Mace leaves KC Current
Three big players have recently announced they will leave their clubs as free agents. Defender Kaleigh Kurtz will part ways with the NC Courage as a free agent. She has played eight seasons with the Courage since signing in 2018, and has been an integral part of the team. During her years with the Courage, […]
Official: Arthur Blank and Atlanta awarded the 17th NWSL team and latest expansion franchise
Today, it was made official that the city of Atlanta has been awarded the latest expansion franchise in the NWSL. The team is set to be owned by Arthur Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment which includes: Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS) and Atlanta Drive Golf Club (TGL). According to multiple reports, […]
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 […]
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