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: Marta scores on penalty kick as Pride blank Gotham

Marta scored on a penalty kick in the second minute of first-half stoppage time and the visiting Orlando Pride earned a 2-0 victory over...

NWSL: Rookie Maggie Graham helps push Dash past Stars

Maggie Graham scored the go-ahead goal in the 64th minute as the Houston Dash rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Stars on...

NWSL: NWSL roundup: Reign top Courage on goals by vet, rookie

Veteran Jess Fishlock and 18-year-old Jordyn Bugg found the back of the net and the Seattle Reign hung on for a 2-1 win over...

NWSL: Thorns, Angel City play to draw after first-half goals

Reilyn Turner scored a goal in the 30th minute and the Portland Thorns finished off a 1-1 draw against visiting Angel City FC in...

NWSL: Racing Louisville F Bethany Balcer taking a break

Racing Louisville's Bethany Balcer announced Wednesday that she is taking a break from soccer to focus on herself. "I've always preached that when soccer is...

NWSL: Angel City, Wave kick off season with 1-1 draw in rivalry tilt

Alyssa Thompson scored early in the second half as Angel City FC pulled off a 1-1 tie against the San Diego Wave on Sunday...