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: Trinity Armstrong’s first pro goal lifts Wave over Bay FC

Trinity Armstrong bounced in a header in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time as the host San Diego Wave FC won their third...

NWSL: Stars keeper Alyssa Naeher preserves draw vs. Gotham

U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made five saves, including an athletic play right before the final whistle, to help the visiting Chicago...

NWSL: Courage cruise to 2-0 victory over Royals

Buoyed by Ashley Sanchez's second goal of the season, the North Carolina Courage claimed a 2-0 victory over the Utah Royals in Sandy, Utah,...

NWSL: Reyna Reyes’ early strike leads Thorns past Pride

Defender Reyna Reyes' goal in the 16th minute held up as the Portland Thorns earned a 1-0 victory over the visiting Orlando Pride on...

NWSL: NWSL roundup: Riley Tiernan (2 goals), Angel City rally past Spirit

Red-hot Riley Tiernan recorded a brace, including the decisive goal in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, to give Angel City FC a...

NWSL: Stars oust head coach Lorne Donaldson in his second season

The Chicago Stars FC fired second-year head coach Lorne Donaldson after a 1-5-0 start. Masaki Hemmi, the first assistant coach, was named interim head coach...