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: 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, is in her second season with...

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 Wednesday. O'Steen was the youngest player to...

NWSL: Dash sign two-time Big East DPOY Natalie Bain

The Houston Dash signed two-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year Natalie Bain for the rest of the 2026 season on Friday. Bain, 22,...

NWSL: Gotham blanked for third straight game in 0-0 draw with Pride

Ann-Katrin Berger made four saves and helped Gotham FC play the Orlando Pride to a 0-0 draw on Sunday in Harrison, N.J. Berger stopped back-to-back...

NWSL: NWSL roundup: Denver Summit held to goalless draw with Spirit in front of record crowd

Denver Summit FC's home opener in the franchise's inaugural season came with plenty of fanfare but no goals in a scoreless draw with the...

NWSL: Summit break NWSL attendance record

The Denver Summit have kicked off their inaugural season by making history. Denver broke the NWSL single-game attendance record Saturday, as 63,004 fans attended the...