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: Second-half surge propels Thorns to rout of Gotham

Caiya Hanks scored the tiebreaking goal in the 61st minute and Portland Thorns pulled away in the second half for a 4-1 victory over...

NWSL: NWSL Roundup: Spirit’s gift goal hands Pride first loss

Gift Monday scored in the 63rd minute off an Orlando blunder as the visiting Washington Spirit beat the previously undefeated Pride 1-0 on Saturday. Orlando...

NWSL: Washington Spirit star F Trinity Rodman (back) out indefinitely

Washington Spirit star forward Trinity Rodman is out indefinitely as she deals with a recurrence of back problems. The United States Women's National Team standout...

NWSL: NWSL roundup: Rookie lifts Reign over Thorns

Rookie Maddie Dahlien scored her first professional goal as the Seattle Reign defeated the visiting Portland Thorns 1-0 on Friday in the National Women's...

NWSL: Angel City hires Bayern’s Alexander Straus as coach

Angel City FC has named Alexander Straus as its next head coach, effective June 1. Straus, 49, has been coaching in Europe since 2010. The...

NWSL: Second-tier U.S. women’s soccer league coming in 2026

A second-tier women's professional soccer league is coming to the United States for the first time next year. WPSL Pro announced its plans on Wednesday,...