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North Carolina Courage defender Brooklyn Courtnall traded to Bay FC

Today, Bay FC and the North Carolina Courage have announced a trade – regarding defender Brooklyn Courtnall. In return, NC Courage have acquired $100,000 in intraleague transfer funds. Courtnall signed with NCC in December of 2024 before going on loan midway through the 2025 season with Bay FC (seven appearances). After four terrific years at […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

NWSL reportedly considering a solution to keep Trinity Rodman in the league

The NWSL board reportedly is voting on a solution that would allow USWNT star forward Trinity Rodman to stay in the league, according to reporting by ESPN. The solution would reportedly allow NWSL teams to pay one or more star players beyond what the current salary cap allows with a set amount of money, although […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

NWSL offseason news roundup: Chioma Okafor, Avery Kalitta, and Houston Dash vs Dallas Trinity

The NWSL offseason has been busy, with new moves, trades, and signings announced every day. Wednesday, December 10th brought three big announcements: Nigerian international Chioma Okafar signing with the NC Courage, Avery Kalitta re-signing with Racing Louisville, and the Houston Dash playing a friendly match against the Dallas Trinity at the Cotton Bowl. 2024 WAFCON […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Houston Dash defender Katie Lind announces retirement from professional soccer

After being selected with the 19th overall selection in the 2016 NWSL Draft, Katie Lind became one of the most respected defenders in the league. In a special career that included 193 appearances across all competitions (176 starts), the NWSL legend announced her retirement today from professional soccer. “Obviously, I wouldn’t be in this position to have played […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Club legend to remain with the Stars

The Chicago Stars captain, Alyssa Naeher will return to the Windy City after signing a one-year contract through the 2026 season to remain with the club. “I’m excited to be returning for my 11th season with Chicago,” said Naeher. “I feel like I still have more to give and want to be out there competing […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Seattle Reign are ‘in ongoing discussions’ with head coach Laura Harvey on potential contract extension

With Laura Harvey’s contract as head coach of the Seattle Reign set to expire on December 31, the club has provided a major update. According to general manager Lesle Gallimore (end-of-season press conference), the Seattle Reign are ‘in ongoing discussions’ with Harvey. For what it’s worth, the head coach spent time answering questions from the […]

MLS

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

World Sevens football day three: San Diego Wave win championship in undefeated run and more

The final day of World Sevens Football did not disappoint with great goals and intense matches that culminated in a championship for the NWSL’s San Diego Wave FC. The Wave went undefeated through five matches, scored 15 goals and only conceded three across the three-day tournament in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to claim $2 million from […]

NFL

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

World Sevens Football Day One: NWSL’s KC Current and San Diego make debut

The second edition of World Sevens Football kicked off on Friday night at Beyond Bancard Field in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and featured NWSL teams for the first time. World Sevens Football is a seven-on-seven tournament with eight top women’s teams from around the world. The matches themselves look quite different than traditional football with some […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Ally Schlegel signs three-year contract with North Carolina Courage

Today, the North Carolina Courage announced the signing of Ally Schlegel on a three-year guaranteed contract through the 2028 NWSL season. “I am super excited to sign with the North Carolina Courage. This is a team and an environment that I have really admired during my time in the NWSL, and I’m looking forward to […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Emma Coates is Bay FC’s new head coach with Gemma Davies as her assistant coach

Former England Women’s U-23 coach Emma Coates is Bay FC’s new head coach, the club announced today. Along with her, the club has also signed Gemma Davies as her assistant coach, both pending visa approvals. One of the points Coates emphasizes is individual player growth, something she worked on while coaching England U-23, and as […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

The quest to keep Trinity Rodman in the NWSL: Commissioner Jessica Berman blocks proposed multi-million dollar contract from Washington Spirit

USWNT star Trinity Rodman is one of the most popular women’s soccer players in the United States, but she may be leaving the NWSL. Although Rodman and the Washington Spirit agreed on a proposed multi-million dollar contract, it was not approved by the league according to reporting by The Athletic. Rodman is currently a free […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

NWSL moves roundup: Riley Jackson, Abby Smith, Ryan Gareis, Katie Scott, Sophia Lowenberg

The 2026 NWSL season is 100 days away and many NWSL teams are announcing extensions and additions to their clubs for the next season and beyond. The two expansion teams will be the first in NWSL history to bring on players without the traditional roster-building mechanisms that existed in the past like the expansion draft, […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Haley Carter joins the Washington Spirit as President of Soccer Operations

Haley Carter has joined the Washington Spirit as the President of Soccer Operations, effective as of December 1, the club announced on Wednesday. The Spirit will also promote Nathan Minion to work under Carter as the club’s General Manager. Carter will be responsible for “defining and executing the long-term vision and strategic plan for the […]

MLS

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Nealy Martin extended through 2027 with Angel City FC

Angel City has announced a contract extension with midfielder Nealy Martin through the 2027 season. Martin was previously signed through 2026 and was traded to Angel City on September 9, 2025. “My short time in LA has made me even more excited for the future of this club. I see the vision that Alex [Straus] […]

MLS

about 2 months ago | 1 read

The Portland Thorns are ‘in discussions’ with USWNT superstar Sophia Wilson

In the Portland Thorns’ end of the season roster updates, the club mentions that they are ‘in discussions’ with USWNT forward, Sophia Wilson. “The Thorns are in discussions with forward Sophia Wilson, who has a player option for 2026.” The club went through the 2025 season with seven players out for the season, and could […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Utah Royals sign Madison Hammond and Miyabi Moriya from Angel City FC

The Utah Royals have reinforced their club for future years. Today, they’ve announced the signings of midfielder Madison Hammond and defender Miyabi Moriya, both from Angel City FC. Hammond has signed a two-year contract through the 2027 season, and Moriya’s salary cap-exempt contract is through 2026. What are salary cap-exempt contracts? In addition to Roster […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Defender Hailie Mace signs with the Orlando Pride in free agency

Hailie Mace has signed a three year contract with the Orlando Pride through 2028 in free agency. Mace formerly played for the Kansas City Current, where she was a significant part of the NWSL Shield winning team. The Current’s back line conceded just 13 goals in 2025 and kept 16 clean sheets, the NWSL record. […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

NC Courage’s Dani Weatherholt signs one year contract extension through 2026

Today, the North Carolina Courage announced that midfielder Dani Weatherholt has signed a one-year, contract extension through the 2026 NWSL season. Originally, she signed a two-year contract in 2024 with the club and now will enter her third season with NC. “I am very excited to extend my contract with the Courage. When I first signed, I wanted to […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Signing alert: Brianna Pinto signs with Chicago Stars FC

Midfielder Brianna Pinto has signed with the Chicago Stars on a two-year contract through 2027, the club announced today. “I am thrilled to begin a new chapter of my career with Chicago Stars FC,” Pinto said. “Chicago is a city that celebrates sports and culture, and I’m honored to be part of a club with […]

MLS

about 2 months ago | 2 reads