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: Ludmila’s brace lifts Stars over Bay FC for first win

Ludmila scored a first-half brace and the Chicago Stars held on for a 2-1 victory over Bay FC on Sunday in San Jose, Calif. ...

NWSL: Esther Gonzalez (2 goals) leads NJ/NY Gotham over Courage

Sparked by Esther Gonzalez's two first-half goals, NJ/NY Gotham defeated the visiting North Carolina Courage 3-1 on Sunday to pick up their first win...

NWSL: NWSL roundup: Kansas City Current, Orlando Pride, Angel City remain unbeaten

Lo'eau LaBonta converted a penalty kick and the Kansas City Current remained unbeaten with a 2-0 blanking of the host San Diego Wave on...

NWSL: Portland gets first win, keeps Utah winless

Reilyn Turner's first-half goal stood up and gave the Portland Thorns FC a 1-0 victory against the Utah Royals in a matchup of previously...

NWSL: Stars F Ava Cook cleared to return from ACL injury

The Chicago Stars removed forward Ava Cook from the season-ending injury list on Wednesday. Cook, who sustained a torn ACL during an April 2024 training...

NWSL: Gotham FC captain Tierna Davidson (ACL) out for season

Gotham FC captain and USWNT defender Tierna Davidson will miss the rest of the season with a torn left ACL. Davidson, 26, was injured during...