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The NWSL if officially back and for the first time, with 16 teams. Expansion sides, Boston Legacy and Denver Summit both made their debuts, but unfortunately with red cards. Who is at the top after matchday one? Here are our first power rankings of the regular season: 16. Chicago Stars All NWSL matches on opening […]
Forward Yazmeen Ryan and midfielder Delanie Sheehan will be traded from the Houston Dash to the Denver Summit in exchange for a total of $1 million dollars, the clubs announced today. Houston will receive $800,000 in Intra-League Transfer funds and $200,000 in Expansion Allocation funds. Denver will receive$150,000 in 2026 allocation funds. The transaction also […]
Upon the conclusion of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Japan Women’s National Team forward Yuzuki Yamamoto will be heading to Denver Summit. Yamamoto has signed a two-year contract through 2027 with a mutual option for 2028. She comes from WE League Champions Tokyo Verdy Beleza, where Yamamoto was just named league MVP – scoring eight […]
According to Sports Illustrated’s Theo Lloyd-Hughes and Jenna Tonelli, the Houston Dash and Denver Summit are set to announce a massive move. Yazmeen Ryan and Delanie Sheehan are set to move to the expansion NWSL club for a transfer fee. Multiple teams were interested, but they decided on the Denver Summit who will inherit their […]
Today, the Chicago Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) released a statement regarding their future stadium plans: We are excited to kick off our inaugural season in Evanston with our home opener at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on March 22. Our goal has always been one of unity—galvanizing the Evanston community […]
Today, Angel City FC have announced that midfielder Hina Sugita has suffered a left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and will be placed on the season-ending injury (SEI) list. “Hina is a world class athlete and teammate. We are devastated for her, but know she will bring the same focus and determination to her rehab […]
NJ/NY Gotham FC is finally earning the “New York” part of their club name, and in a big way—they will host rivals Washington Spirit at Citi Field for the “Queens Classic” on July 15. The historic ~42,000 capacity stadium will open the club up to a New York City-based market, and shine a spotlight on […]
The NWSL is officially back and with more support than ever. For matchday one, the league’s opening weekend would shatter their previous attendance records. In eight matches, there was an average of 16,150 per match, with a weekend total of 129,202 total fans – a new high for the NWSL. Boston Legacy led the way […]
San Diego Wave are reportedly about to make one of the biggest moves in their club’s history. Sportico first reported on Monday morning that Catarina Marcario would be signing the largest deal by total value in women’s professional soccer with the San Diego Wave. The contract is expected to reach nearly $8 million in fully […]
The National Women’s Soccer League is back and the first weekend of matches had it all. From great performances to heartwarming returns. Here are the top 10 moments from the weekend in the NWSL: Croix Bethune celebrates her birthday with a goal in KC Current debut Croix Bethune couldn’t have asked for a better birthday […]
Today, Vancouver Rise FC of the Northern Super League and Seattle Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League announced the transfer of CANWNT forward, Holly Ward. The Canadian international will join the team immediately and be available for selection as the Seattle Reign head to Inter&Co Stadium to take on the Orlando Pride. The opener […]
Today, the Orlando Pride announced that forward Barbra Banda has been removed from the season-ending injury (SEI) list and will be available for selection for home opener versus Seattle Reign. Orlando hosts Seattle this Sunday, March 14 at Inter&Co Stadium at 4 p.m. ET on Victory+. Banda was originally placed on the SEI list in […]
NWSL kicks off today and the 16 teams have announced who is going to defend the club’s badge in this 2026 season. Angel City Goalkeepers: Angelina Anderson, Faith Nguyen, Hannnah Seabert Defenders: Karsyn Cherry, Sarah Gorden, Savy King, Sophia Mattice, Emily Sams, Evelyn Shores, Gisele Thompson Midfielders: Ary Borges (INT), Kennedy Fuller, Carina Lageyre, Maiara […]
The NWSL kicks off today with the Portland Thorns traveling to ‘Rowdy Audi’ to take on the Washington Spirit at 8 p.m. EST on Prime Video. The league has released the availability report and both teams will start the season with a few key absences. For Portland Thorns they will be missing midfielder Deyna Castellanos […]
The National Women;’s Soccer League released an updated list of competition rule changes for the 2026 season including an updated salary cap, the introduction of the High Impact Player rule and major changes to the way goalkeeper injuries are handled. On the salary cap front per the latest collective bargaining agreement between the NWSL and […]
Today, the National Women’s Soccer League released their global broadcast plans ahead of the 2026 season. Viewers in Europe, Latin America, and Asia will all have access to the 2026 matches. “The NWSL is home to the most elite players around the world, representing dozens of countries,” said NWSL Chief Operating Officer Sarah Jones Simmer. […]
In another blockbuster move ahead of the 2026 NWSL season, Chelsea of the Women’s Super League and NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League have announced the loan and signing of Guro Reiten. She joins Gotham FC on loan through July, but Reiten, 31, has also agreed to a free agent deal through […]
The Chicago Stars announced the acquisition of Canadian forward Seattle Jordyn Huitema for a $300,000 transfer fee and $200,000 in allocation money. Chicago also signed Huitema to a new three-year contract through the 2028 season. “I’m truly excited to be joining Chicago and becoming part of what this club is building,” said Huitema in a […]
The NWSL is back! After Kansas City Current earned the NWSL Shield and NJ/NY Gotham FC won the NWSL Championship in 2025, who are the favorites in 2026? Without further ado… Here is All For XI’s first power rankings for the 2026 season:
On March 4, the Portland Thorns officially announced Robert Vilahamn as their next coach. His arrival was pending the P-1 visa. According to the club, his visa has now been approved. Vilahamn is expected to lead the team on Friday when they head to Audi Field to face off against Washington Spirit. The match takes […]
Denver Summit FC are resetting all the record books. In the 2026 NWSL Season Kickoff Address from commissioner Jessica Berman, she announced that the expansion club ‘are hoping for a sellout’ and have now sold over 50,000 tickets for the inaugural home opener at Mile High Stadium on March 28 against Washington Spirit. Previously, Denver […]
Did you expect a blockbuster trade ahead of the 2026 NWSL season? Either way, it happened! Today, Bay FC and KC Current announced a trade involving forward Penelope Hocking for $350,000 in intra-league funds. Hocking was selected with the seventh overall selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft by the Chicago Stars. In August of 2024, […]
Today, the NWSL announced a multi-year partnership with Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectible company, to introduce trading card products featuring its popular brands, digital collectibles on Panini’s blockchain and an Official Sticker Collection. “We’re proud and excited to be partnering with the NWSL and NWSLPA and creating new products that showcase […]
Defender Alyssa Malonson has been put on the Season-Ending injury list after she tore her ACL while at preseason camp. The Texas native joined the club after Bay selected her from the Seattle Reign in the 2024 expansion Draft. Ever since, she has been a constant presence on the field, which is why she ranks […]
Mak Lind and Dr. Ceri Bowley have made another move ahead of the 2026 NWSL season opener. Today, the North Carolina Courage announced that they have acquired Japanese Women’s National Team defender Uno Shiragaki via permanent transfer from WE League (Japan) club Cerezo Osaka Yanmar Ladies and signed her to a three-year contract the 2028 […]