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: Peyton Manning joins Denver NWSL ownership group

Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning returned to the Denver sports scene Tuesday by joining the ownership group of the city's 2026 NWSL expansion...

NWSL: Report: Racing’s Kayla Fischer suspended for hair-pulling foul

Racing Louisville midfielder Kayla Fischer received a three-game suspension for a hair-pulling incident, ESPN reported Thursday. Fischer earned a red card and was ejected in...

NWSL: Adriana Leon, Wave keep rolling, rout Courage

Adriana Leon scored two goals and the San Diego Wave extended their unbeaten streak to six games with a 5-2 victory on Sunday over...

NWSL: NWSL roundup: Current cruise past struggling Stars

Bia Zaneratto and Temwa Chawinga scored seven minutes apart in the first half as the Kansas City Current earned a 3-1 victory over the...

NWSL: Ashley Hatch’s goal the difference as Spirit defeat Reign

Ashley Hatch scored her sixth goal of the season as the Washington Spirit defeated the host Seattle Reign 2-1 Friday night in a National...

NWSL: Barbra Banda’s first-half hat trick propels Pride past Royals

Barbra Banda scored three first-half goals to propel the Orlando Pride to a 3-1 victory over the Utah Royals on Friday night in Sandy,...