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: NWSL roundup: Temwa Chawinga lifts first-place KC past Louisville

Temwa Chawinga scored her ninth goal of the season and the visiting Kansas City Current picked up where they left off before the midseason...

NWSL: Reports: Current obtain F Ally Sentnor from Royals for record fee

The Kansas City Current acquired up-and-coming forward Ally Sentnor from the Utah Royals for $600,000, according to multiple reports on Friday. The price would rank...

NWSL: Louisville extends coach Bev Yanez through 2026

Racing Louisville FC exercised the option in head coach Bev Yanez's contract on Wednesday, extending her tenure through the 2026 season. Louisville is enjoying its...

NWSL: Angel City D Ali Riley off season-ending injury list

Angel City FC removed defender and captain Ali Riley from the NWSL's season-ending injury list on Tuesday. The 37-year-old veteran has been sidelined since the...

NWSL: Report: NWSL ratings down 8% entering break

Viewership for the 2025 NWSL season was down about 8 percent heading into its summer break while the league suffered from the absence of...

NWSL: Colorado’s NWSL club unveils name: Denver Summit FC

Colorado's NWSL expansion franchise was officially introduced as Denver Summit FC on Tuesday. The league's 16th team unveiled its name, crest, colors and branding ahead...