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Seattle Reign forward Maddie Mercado exercises 2027 player option, will return next season
Today, the Seattle Reign announced that forward Maddie Mercado has exercised her player option for the 2027 NWSL season. It’s a massive boost for Laura Harvey’s side moving forward as Mercado is having a breakthrough 2026 season. Since being selected in the second round with the 27th overall pick in the NWSL Draft, the forward […]
2026 Ballon d’Or nominees: USWNT, NWSL, and Liga Femenil BBVA represented
Today, France Football revealed the nominees for one of the most prestigious awards in worldwide soccer, the Ballon d’Or. This year, the ceremony will take place on October 26. Who made the list? Women’s Ballon d’Or A total of 30 players have been included in the short list for the prestigious award. Among them is […]
Chicago Stars’ Jameese Joseph transfers to the Utah Royals
The Chicago Stars traded forward Jameese Joseph to the Utah Royals in a deal worth up to $750,000 in intra-league transfer funds through 2029. The transaction begins with a $300,000 base payment this year and conditional incremental opportunities. “Jameese is an amazing person and we’re proud of her development during her time as a Star,” […]
KC Current announces departure of Vlatko Andonovski
After making history as head coach of the Kansas City Current and then moving to the new role in the front office, Vlatko Andonovski is now on his way out. Today, the club announced that they have mutually parted ways with the Sporting Director. “Both parties determined that Andonovski’s requested transition from coaching into the […]
NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 20: Sunday): Denver Summit vs Gotham, Chicago Stars vs North Carolina Courage, Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit, Orlando Pride vs Houston Dash, Seattle Reign vs San Diego Wave
Five matches awaits us this Sunday, starting with Denver Summit vs Gotham and finishing with Seattle Reign vs San Diego Wave. Who’s available and who’s not? Let’s remember that the U-20 World Cup just begun and so, some teams might have some players on international duty. Denver will have to endure not having Ally Brazier, […]
Utah Royals defender Kaleigh Riehl signs extension through 2027
The Utah Royals have announced that defender Kaleigh Riehl has signed a contract extension through 2027 with an option for 2028. The defender arrived in November 2023 from the San Diego Wave via trade. Riehl has earned 43 total appearances with URFC and helped form a formidable backline. She made her 100th NWSL appearances on […]
Washington Spirit place defender Kate Wiesner and midfielder Deborah Abiodun on the 45-day injury (D45) list
Today, the Washington Spirit announced that they have place defender Kate Wiesner and midfielder Deborah Abiodun on the 45-day injury (D45 list). Wiesner suffered a fractured ankle in the 1-0 home win over Bay FC this past weekend. She underwent successful surgery earlier this week. The defender has made 20 appearances (15 starts) including two […]
North Carolina Courage acquire international roster spot from Seattle Reign, sign Ana Beatriz Gomes Lopes
Today, the North Carolina Courage have announced that they have acquired an international roster spot from the Seattle Reign through the 2027 season in exchange for $60,000 in intra-league transfer funds. Utilizing the spot, the club have announced the signing of Bia Gomes (Ana Beatriz Gomes Lopes) through the 2027 NWSL season with a club […]
NWSL MVP Race: four familiar faces and two late pushers
With only eight games left to finish the regular season, we have players cementing their MVP statuses and some late pushers. Who is leading the race? Here are six frontrunners: Ashley Sanchez I think it’s safe to say that North Carolina Courage’s Ashley Sanchez is leading the MVP race after the performances she’s put up […]
NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 20: Friday): Utah Royals vs Boston Legacy, Bay FC vs Kansas City Current
The NWSL is back for matchweek 20 with two matches on Friday: Utah Royals vs Boston Legacy and Bay FC vs Kansas City Current. URFC and KC Current look to push for higher spots in the playoff chase, and their counterparts look to keep their postseason hopes alive. Here’s the latest availability report: UTAH ROYALS […]
NWSL Power Rankings (Matchweek 19): Washington Spirit back to winning ways, Cloé Lacasse makes history for Utah Royals, San Diego forward Trinity Byars continues to shine, and KC Current & Seattle Reign solidify playoff standing
Matchweek 19, demonstrated the difference in quality with the contenders taking care of business and not one upset in sight. The playoff picture is taking shape with teams distancing themselves from one another. All For XI’s NWSL Power Rankings: 1. Gotham FC | 1-1 draw vs Portland Thorns That’s now 10 unbeaten for the Bats […]
Orlando Pride loan goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse to Manchester City
Today, the Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League and Manchester City of the Women’s Super League announced the loan of goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse through January 2027. “Anna has been an invaluable part of our club, and when the opportunity arose for her to return home to England and compete in the Women’s Super […]
Kansas City Current sign WAFCON Champion and Cameroon Women’s National Team defender Maëva Nyadjou
Today, the Kansas City Current announced that they have signed Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champion Myriam Maëva Nyadjou Wamen. The Cameroon Women’s National Team defender has signed a contract through the 2029 season – pending receipt of her P-1 visa. “I am very happy to begin a new adventure with the Kansas City […]
Former USWNT defender and NWSL legend Becky Sauerbrunn returning to Portland Thorns as technical consultant
Today, the Portland Thorns announce the return of USWNT and club legend, Becky Sauerbrunn who will return as a technical consultant for the remainder of the 2026 season. Sauerbrunn is widely-regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time with accolades including: four-time NWSL Defender of the Year, three NWSL Championships, two FIFA Women’s […]
The greatest nutmeg of all time? Courtesy of CANWNT and Denver Summit FC midfielder Emma Regan
In one of the most incredible feats in the history of the sport, CANWNT midfielder Emma Regan has pulled off a quadruple nutmeg on her Denver Summit FC teammates. In a viral clip that has already generated over five million views, Regan somehow pulls off the impossible. Is this the greatest nutmeg of all time?
Report: San Diego Wave nearing loan deal for Barbara Bonansea from Juventus
A report from Mauro Munno of JuventusNews24 reveals that San Diego Wave is nearing a deal with Juventus to sign Italian National Team forward Barbara Bonansea on loan. The 35-year-old forward has been with the Serie A Women club since 2017, and holds the all-time appearance record for the club . The signing would make sense for […]
Official: Washington Spirit transfer Mexico star Rebeca Bernal to Manchester United
The Washington Spirit officially announced that they have transferred Mexico star and midfielder Rebeca Bernal to Manchester United W.F.C. of England’s Women’s Super League. The WSL is set to kick off its 2026-2027 campaign this week with Manchester United taking on the London City Lionesses. Bernal joined the Spirit ahead of the 2025 NWSL season, […]
NWSL Matchweek 19 Top 8 Moments
1. Trinity Byars bags a brace once again in Wave 3-2 win against Racing Louisville San Diego Wave were down 2-0 at home against Racing Louisville. The visiting side conceded possession, but were ready for their few moments they had with a goal against the run of play, and a set piece. However, San Diego […]
Report: Rose Lavelle re-signs with Gotham FC through 2029
USWNT midfielder Rose Lavelle has re-signed with Gotham FC on a deal running through the 2029 NWSL season, ESPN reports. Gotham is expected to use the NWSL’s new High Impact Player (HIP) rule on this contract. Lavelle’s existing contract with the defending champions runs through the 2026 season, so the attacking midfielder was set to […]
NWSL matchweek 19: Top goals and saves
The NWSL brought us some incredible goals and saves on this extra-long weekend. Check out the top three goals and saves in terms of the difference between their post-shot expected goals (PSxG) and expected goals (xG). Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality […]
Orlando Pride part ways with head coach Seb Hines
The Orlando Pride announced today that the club has parted ways with head coach Seb Hines, effective immediately. Assistant coach Yolanda Thomas will step up as interim head coach. Goalkeeper coach Paul Crichton, who joined ahead of the 2023 season, is departing the club alongside Hines. “We want to express our gratitude to Seb for […]
Report: Manchester United set to sign defender Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit
Manchester United of the Women’s Super League are finalizing a deal to sign Mexican international defender from the Washington Spirit, The Cutback reports. Bernal was listed on the Spirit’s availability report ahead of this weekend’s matchup against Bay FC, missing the match with an “excused absence.” Bernal first joined the Spirit ahead of the 2025 […]
NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 19: Sunday) – Washington Spirit vs Bay FC, Seattle vs Houston Dash
Matchweek 19 in the NWSL resumes with two more matches on Sunday. Here’s the latest availability report: WASHINGTON SPIRIT OUT: Deborah Abiodun (Hip), Rebeca Bernal (Excused Absence), Lucia Di Guglielmo (Lower Leg), Aubrey Kingsbury (Maternity Leave), Rosemonde Kouassi (Illness), Casey Krueger (Maternity Leave), Claudia Martínez (Lower Leg), Leicy Santos (Hip)QUESTIONABLE: NoneINTERNATIONAL DUTY: None BAY FC OUT: Caprice Dydasco […]
NWSL Availability Report (Matchweek 19: Saturday) – KC Current vs North Carolina Courage, Orlando Pride vs Utah Royals, Denver Summit FC vs Chicago Stars
Matchweek 19 continues this Saturday with three games. Denver Summit’s defense is heavily compromised with the absence of two of their defenders. After stunning Washington, Orlando Pride has another tough test, this time against Utah, and they will miss their talisman, Marta, with an excused absence. Who else is out? Mallory Swanson, which is a […]
Liga Femenil BBVA: Rayadas and Chivas losses, América and Tigres keep going, Geyse steals the show
Week 4 in Liga Femenil BBVA brought us own goals, goalfests and golazos. Club América continue to cement their status as favorites while proving everyone right that they have assembled the top roster and most talent. Overview It is no secret that Club América is the biggest favorite this season, and they demonstrated it once […]
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