National Women's Soccer (NWSL)

NWSL: Courage transfer M Manaka Matsukubo to Chelsea

The North Carolina Courage transferred 2025 NWSL Midfielder of the Year Manaka Matsukubo to Chelsea FC on Friday. The 21-year-old Japan international signed a five-year contract with the English club,...

NWSL: Reign sign G Neeko Purcell to multi-year extension

Seattle Reign FC signed goalkeeper Neeku Purcell to a contract extension through the 2028 season on Wednesday. The 22-year-old...

NWSL: Chicago Stars mutually part ways with M Leilanni Nesbeth

Chicago Stars FC and midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Tuesday. Nesbeth, 24, whose...

NWSL: Gotham F Katie Lampson announces retirement at 34

Two-time NWSL champion Katie Lampson announced her retirement from professional soccer on Tuesday at age 34. The Gotham FC...

NWSL: Sam Kerr signs deal to return to Gotham FC after Chelsea exit

Sam Kerr is returning to the NWSL and to her former club. League champions Gotham FC announced Monday that...

NWSL: Boston acquires hometown D Lilly Reale from Gotham

Boston Legacy FC acquired defender Lilly Reale from Gotham FC on Wednesday in exchange for $400,000 in allocation money and transfer funds. The 22-year-old native...

NWSL: Chicago signs Spain star Leila Ouahabi to 3-year deal

Chicago Stars FC signed Spain national team defender Leila Ouahabi to a three-year contract on Tuesday. The deal runs through the 2028 NWSL season. Ouahabi,...

NWSL: Wave sign Spanish GK Sandra Panos to 3-year deal

The San Diego Wave announced the signing Wednesday of decorated Spanish goalkeeper Sandra Panos. Panos, 33, arrives from Liga MX Femenil side Club America on...

NWSL: Dash M Maggie Graham signs multi-year extension

The Houston Dash announced a multi-year contract extension with midfielder Maggie Graham on Friday. The deal runs through the 2029 NWSL season for Graham, 23,...

NWSL: Report: 2026 NWSL title game set for Nov. 21 at D.C.’s Audi Field

The 2026 NWSL Championship game will be played on Nov. 21 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., The Athletic reported Tuesday. It is the first...

NWSL: Chicago Stars fire GM Richard Feuz

The Chicago Stars fired general manager Richard Feuz on Wednesday as the team is near the bottom of the NWSL standings with a league-worst...