National Women's Soccer (NWSL)

NWSL: NWSL awards expansion franchise to Columbus

The NWSL awarded an expansion franchise to Columbus on Tuesday, making the Ohio capital home to the league's 18th member starting in 2028. The team is owned by the Haslam...

NWSL: Reign captain Jess Fishlock retiring after this season

Seattle Reign FC captain Jess Fishlock will close the books on her decorated career at the end of...

NWSL: Report: NWSL nearing vote on calendar shift

The NWSL reportedly is considering a switch to a fall-to-spring schedule to align with other top soccer leagues...

NWSL: Gotham M Jaelin Howell signs extension through ’28

Gotham FC signed midfielder Jaelin Howell to a contract extension through the 2028 NWSL season on Thursday. Howell, 26,...

NWSL: Reign extend Evan O’Steen’s deal through 2030 season

The Seattle Reign extended the contract of 18-year-old goalkeeper Evan O'Steen through the 2030 season, the team announced...

NWSL: Chicago Stars FC salvages 1-1 draw with Bay FC

Chicago Stars FC returned to Bridgeview, Ill., on Sunday in hopes to end their nearly 11-month run without a home win. While they only...

NWSL: NWSL roundup: Orlando Pride, Racing Louisville FC settle for 1-1 draw

The Orlando Pride scored on an own goal by Racing Louisville's Ary Borges in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to escape with...

NWSL: NWSL roundup: Spirit, Gotham FC play to scoreless draw

Aubrey Kingsbury made four saves for her fifth shutout of the season as the Washington Spirit played to a scoreless draw against Gotham FC...

NWSL: Temwa Chawinga’s late goal sends Current past Royals

Temwa Chawinga broke a scoreless tie in the 82nd minute and the Kansas City Current escaped with a 1-0 victory over the Utah Royals...

NWSL: Dash edge Courage to halt winless streak

Sophie Schmidt scored in the 95th minute as the Houston Dash snapped a six-match winless streak with a 2-1 victory over the visiting North...

NWSL: Courage abruptly fire head coach Sean Nahas

The North Carolina Courage dismissed head coach Sean Nahas, announcing the news in a tersely worded statement posted to social media. "The North Carolina Courage...