A women's soccer blog
The NWSL expansion side have made another massive addition ahead of the 2026 NWSL season. Today, the Denver Summit announced that they have signed France Women’s National Team goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin to a two-year deal through the 2027 season. The goalkeeper joins the NWSL and Denver Summit FC after an accomplished UEFA Women’s Champions League […]
We are back with part two! Did you miss the top moments from part one? You can see that here. In honor of the majority of clubs participating in the Coachella Valley Invitational in sunny Indio, California. All For XI conducted countless interviews at the 2026 NWSL Media Day, but one question was truly on […]
ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf and Emily Keogh reported that sources told them that San Diego Wave are “the current front-runners” to sign Chelsea’s Catarina Macario. Macario is out of contract at the end of the WSL season this Summer, and reportedly turned down a contract extension with Chelsea, setting the groundwork for her move to a new […]
Today, U.S. Soccer released their latest roster for February Camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The roster breakdown consists of players from the NCAA (14) and NWSL (10) – Zoe Matthews is currently on loan from Houston Dash at SL Benfica in Portugal. Collegiately, Stanford and Penn State have three players […]
Danish midfielder Josefine Hasbo has been traded to Boston Legacy FC from NJ/NY Gotham FC, the clubs announced on Thursday. Gotham will receive $50,000 in allocation money as part of the trade. 24-year-old Hasbo signed with Gotham last June, and was part of the NWSL Championship-winning team in 2025. She previously played for Harvard University […]
After expansion side Denver Summit FC announced the hiring of head coach Nick Cushing in August of 2025, today the club have finalized their inaugural coaching staff ahead of the 2026 NWSL regular season. Alongside Cushing will be assistant coaches Angela Salem and Alan Mahon, former Lioness Karen Bardsley as goalkeeper coach, and James Mitchell […]
The Washington Spirit officially announced the trade of Croix Bethune to the Kansas City Current in exchange for $1 million, the third-largest intra-league transfer in league history. “We are grateful to (Bethune) for her contributions over the past two seasons,” said President of Soccer Operations Haley Carter in a statement. “After conversations about her desire […]
USWNT and Kansas City Current midfielder Claire Hutton is headed to Bay FC. Both clubs have confirmed that the transfer is for a $1.1 million which is the second-most in NWSL history. This comes after KC Current added Croix Bethune from Washington Spirit for $1 million. Before the took the league by storm, she signed […]
A new report from Kathryn Batte with The Telgraph says Chelsea midfielder/forward, Catarina Macario, has received an offer from top Spanish club Barcelona. The news also comes amid reports that Macario turned down an extension offer from Chelsea thus setting the stage for her departure with her contract expiring in the Summer. The report also suggested multiple […]
North Carolina Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez will stay with the Courage through 2027, the club announced on Tuesday. Sanchez’s contract was previously set to expire at the end of 2026. “Ashley embodies the style of play that we want to continually evolve at this club. Her technical quality, creativity and competitiveness elevate everyone around her. […]
Racing Louisville FC announced today that the club and New Zealand international Milly Clegg have decided to part ways. This was going to be Clegg’s final year after signing a three-year contract in January 2024. The forward didn’t have much of a chance to don the Louisville jersey after playing in only one game for […]
Weeks six and seven began to shape the tournament, with key results and standout performances. The intensity and competitiveness shown in the past two weeks set the stage for a decisive stretch ahead. Rayadas de Monterrey are in a steady ascent After Amandine Miquel’s Rayadas took down Santos convincingly in week six 5-1 on the […]
According to a report by The Guardian’s Tom Garry, forward Catarina Macario has declined a contract extension at Chelsea. It was also announced that she was left off the upcoming UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) knockout stages. The USWNT forward is one of the biggest names in football and is attracting interest from all over […]
Last week, all sixteen clubs were gathered and represented for the second ever NWSL Media Day ahead of the 2026 regular season. Here are All For XI’s top moments from the 2026 NWSL Media Day: Bay FC’s Jordan Silkowitz dream 2025 season A year ago, Silkowitz questioned whether she would continue playing the game at […]
Bay FC announced the signing of 20-year-old English forward, Keira Barry, to a four-year contract through the 2029 NWSL season. “When the opportunity to join Bay FC came up, it felt like the right move straight away,” said Barry in a statement. “After speaking with (head coach) Emma Coates and meeting (sporting director) Matt Potter […]
Midfielder Bayley Feist has agreed to extend her contract with the Kansas City Current for one more year, the club announced today. “I’ve grown so much over the past two years with this club, both on and off the field, and I’m excited to continue the journey,” said Feist. “This team and this city are […]
As the Denver Summit prepares to launch its inaugural season, the preparations continue. The club has announced today that ticket selling is going smoothly. So much so that they have announced that they have sold 40K tickets so far and they’re on the verge to break the attendance record for an NWSL game. The current […]
Chicago Stars has announced the signing of Tigres and Mexico’s women’s national team, Aaliyah Farmer. The California native’s contract runs through 2028. “Aaliyah has a unique defensive prowess, strong aerial ability and the versatility to contribute in multiple defensive roles, which we’re excited to add to our group,” said Chicago Stars FC general manager Richard Feuz. “Her […]
English defender Anouk Denton has signed with Bay FC on a transfer from WSL club West Ham United. Denton will join the club after receiving her P-1 Visa and international transfer clearance. Denton previously spent four years with West Ham United. She previously played for the University of Louisville Cardinals and Arsenal. Internationally, Denton made […]
Today, the Houston Dash and SL Benfica Lisbon announced that defender Zoe Matthews will head out on loan through the 2025/2026 Liga BPI (Campeonato Nacional Feminino) season – including a purchase clause. Matthews, 18, was recently on loan with Dux Logrono in Spain, earning eight appeances (five starts) for the club. The defender originally signed with the Dash on October 17, […]
Today, the Portland Thorns announced that goalkeeper Bella Bixby will be placed on the season-ending injury (SEI) list. “Bixby sustained an injury to her left knee during pre-season training in Santa Barbara.” “The club will now focus on providing world-class care, recovery, and rehabilitation support for Bella over the next months.” In 2025, Bixby became the […]
Today, the North Carolina Courage and BK Häcken have announced the transfer of Canadian international Carly Wickenheiser via permanent transfer for an agreed-upon fee. The guaranteed contract is for two-years through the 2027 NWSL season. “I’m super excited to be joining the NC Courage and to take the next step in my career. I am […]
Today, Denver Summit FC of the NWSL and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) of Premiére Ligue have announced a transfer for defender Eva Gaetino. The contract is for three-years through the 2028 season. “Joining Denver Summit FC is an exciting next step for me,” said Gaetino. “This club is building something special, and I’m honored to be […]
The Chicago Stars have suffered a major setback ahead of the 2026 regular season opener. The club announced that Finland Women’s National Team defender, Natalia Kuikka has been placed on the season-ending injury (SEI) list. “Kuikka sustained a knee injury on the first day of Chicago Stars’ preseason training January 20. After further medical evaluation, […]
USWNT legend Crystal Dunn will retire from professional soccer after a decorated career, where she won the Women’s World Cup, an Olympic gold medal, three NWSL Championship titles, and three NWSL Shields. “I leave the game with a sense of peace and deep fulfillment for all that I’ve accomplished,” said Dunn. “I’m grateful for the incredible people I’ve had […]