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After a long international break, week 17 – the last week in Liga MX Femenil season, is upon us and it’s going to be a big one. Bidding goodbye to Mazatlán In the offseason, it was announced that this was going to be Mazatlán’s last season. The team is not folding but the franchise was […]
Today, the Houston Dash announced that attacker Makenzy Robbe has suffered a knee injury and will therefore miss the remainder of the season. Robbe has been placed on the season-ending injury list as a result. Robbe joined Houston this year after spending three seasons in California with the San Diego Wave, where she won the […]
The NWSL is making its return after the extended international break. Ahead of the matchweek five matches this week, where do teams stand? 16. Boston Legacy | Latest Result: 0-1 loss vs San Diego Wave The woes for the expansion side continues… 15. Chicago Stars | Latest Result: 0-1 loss at Utah Royals Outside of […]
The United States Women’s National Team announced on Thursday it will play Brazil for a pair of two matches in the June international window in Brazil. “I’m so pleased we were able to schedule these games,” said U.S. head coach Emma Hayes in a statement. “We want to play the best teams in the most […]
Today, Racing Louisville announced that Sarah Weber has signed a new contract through 2028 with the club – her original agreement was set to expire after the 2026 season. “I’m so excited to be staying in Louisville and for the opportunity to build on the foundation and goals we’ve established as a team, while continuing […]
The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) are joining Project ACL, the two organizations announced on Wednesday. Project ACL is an initiative focused on research to reduce anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in professional women’s soccer. Project ACL was founded in England with support from the Professional […]
The officially NWSL announced on Tuesday morning that they have named Columbus, Ohio, as the next destination for their newest expansion club. It will be the 18th club to enter the NWSL, and will reportedly cost a $205 million expansion fee. The Haslam Sports Group lead the ownership group along with the Columbus-based insurance company, […]
The NWSL teams are returning to action this week, and the Rose City club broke news this Tuesday when they announced a trade involving them and the NJ/NY club. The Thorns have acquired an international roster spot from Gotham FC in exchange for $15,000 in allocation money. With this trade, Portland has eight international roster […]
Today, Jess Fishlock and the Seattle Reign announced that the midfielder will be retiring at the end of the 2026 NWSL season after a legendary career. “It’s hard to put into words what Seattle and this club mean to me,” said Fishlock. “This is where I’ve grown, where I’ve fought, where I’ve experienced some of […]
April’s international break is in the books and after three matches played against Japan, some valuable moments were delivered involving young players taking leadership roles, breakouts, returns, and milestones reached. Kennedy Wesley’s shining moment It was game three when San Diego Wave center-back Kennedy Wesley entered the match from the bench at halftime and delivered […]
Today, Tampa Bay Sun (USL Gainbridge Super League) and Denver Summit (NWSL) have announced the permanent transfer of Natasha “Tash” Flint. The NWSL expansion side has signed the forward to a two-year contract through the 2027 season – she was on loan prior to that. Flint is one of three Summit players to start all […]
According to ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf, the NWSL’s board of governors are set to vote on flipping the league’s current calendar to a fall-to-spring schedule matching the top leagues in the world. The vote is set to take place later this month. The NWSL calendar currently takes place from March to November, the change would see […]
Today, NJ/NY Gotham FC have announced that Savannah McCaskill has signed an extension with the club through 2028. After beginning her career with Sky Blue FC in 2018, the midfielder joined Gotham FC ahead of the 2026 season – her second stint with the club. “Being back at Gotham has meant a lot to me, […]
Angel City FC forward Sydney Leroux’s potential comeback appears closer to coming to fruition as she has posted photos to social media of her back on the pitch at Angel City FC’s training facilities. The former USWNT forward announced ahead of the 2025 season that she would step away from the game for her mental […]
The Washington Spirit announced on Thursday they have signed defender Kate Wiesner to a new three-year contract through 2028 season with a club option for 2029. “I am beyond excited to continue my time with the Spirit,” said Wiesner. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue to wear this jersey with pride as […]
Gotham FC announced Thursday, they have signed a contract extension with midfielder Jaelin Howell through the 2028 season. “I’m really excited to continue with Gotham FC and keep building on what we’ve created here,” said Howell. “This is a special group, and I’m grateful to be part of a team that pushes each other every […]
Today, the Seattle Reign announced that goalkeeper Evan O’Steen has signed a contract extension through 2030. She becomes the longest contracted player on the roster. O’Steen previously became the youngest goalkeeper signing in club history at just 17 years old. “Securing Evan O’Steen through 2030 is an important step in building long-term stability within our […]
Bay FC midfielder Claire Hutton continues to put her name in the record books. In the second match of the U.S. and Japan three-game series, Hutton, 20, became the youngest captain to start a match with the arm band since 2001. “Literally everything,” said Hutton. “You dream of these moments.” Only three other instances was […]
For the first time since July 27, 2017 the U.S. returned to Seattle at Lumen Field (formerly CenturyLink Field) for the first time in nearly nine years. In the USWNT match versus Japan, they set a standalone record for the largest crowd for a women’s sporting event in Seattle history. In the second match of […]
Houston Dash announced the signing of defender Natalie Bain to a contract through the 2026 season. Bain will join the Dash in May following the conclusion of her academic studies at Xavier University. The 22-year-old defender has played primarily as a center back throughout her decorated collegiate career, and made an immediate impact as part […]
Angel City FC head coach, Alex Straus spoke to the media and provided an important on attacker, Jun Endo. “Jun Endo might be available for minutes against Portland [Thorns].” She is currently out due to a knee injury, but could make her return after the international break. The return would be a massive boost for […]
Gotham FC officially announced on Friday morning that defender Kayla Duran would be placed on the season-ending injury list after suffering an ACL injury in their last match against Kansas City Current on April 4. Duran got the start in that match, but went down around the 12th minute with an apparent knee injury. The […]
Today, EA Sports have announced that the 2026 NWSL kits are now live in FC 26. With all NWSL clubs releasing 1-2 new kits apiece, that will now be reflected the the popular video game franchise. For the first time ever, all 16 NWSL clubs are included.
Today, the National Women’s Soccer League announced the top three selling kits, so far in the 2026 season. Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman leads the way, followed by Denver Summit FC’s Lindsey Heaps and Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt. Did you know? The Washington Spirit have six total players in the top 10 alongside Rodman […]
Bay FC defender Brooklyn Courtnall suffered a minor injury in the club’s latest game on April 5 and will therefore miss camp with her national team, Canada. The 23-year-old made her debut with Canada this year and this international break represented her second call-up with the national team in 2026. Additionally, she has started all […]