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: Angel City FC sign North Carolina M Evelyn Shores

Angel City FC signed former North Carolina midfielder Evelyn Shores to a contract through 2028. Shores, 20, won a national championship with the Tar Heels...

NWSL: Report: Reign make Mia Fishel NWSL’s highest-paid in transfer from Chelsea

Mia Fishel is joining Seattle Reign FC from Chelsea on a permanent transfer, signing a long-term deal through 2029 that reportedly will make her...

NWSL: Expanded NWSL reveals 2026 schedule framework

The National Women's Soccer League announced the framework for the 2026 season on Wednesday. The season begins on Feb. 20 with the NWSL Challenge Cup...

NWSL: Expansion Boston Legacy make Annie Karich first signee

Midfielder Annie Karich is the first player signed by Boston Legacy FC, an expansion club set to join the National Women's Soccer League in...

NWSL: Angel City part ways with Bre Norris, Hannah Johnson

Defender Hannah Johnson and goalkeeper Bre Norris, who were with Angel City FC on roster relief contracts, were cut by the team on Monday. Johnson...

NWSL: Boston Legacy name Filipa Patao as first head coach

Boston Legacy FC named Filipa Patao as the NWSL expansion club's first head coach. Patao, 36, coached Benfica in her native Portugal from 2020-25, compiling...