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: Thorns D Reyna Reyes suspended for additional match

Portland Thorns defender Reyna Reyes received an additional one-match suspension for her actions against the Seattle Reign on March 20. Reyes drew a red card...

NWSL: Angel City top Dash, secure first 3-0-0 start in club history

Riley Tiernan scored the go-ahead goal in the 49th minute as Angel City took sole possession of first place in the National Women's Soccer...

NWSL: Wave sign former Chelsea striker Catarina Macario

The San Diego Wave announced the signing of former Chelsea striker Catarina Macario on Friday. The 26-year-old U.S. Women's National Team veteran is signed through...

NWSL: NWSL roundup: Denver Summit knock off defending champ Gotham for 1st win

Denver Summit FC won their first match in club history in dramatic fashion, stunning defending champion and host Gotham FC 2-0 on Wednesday in...

NWSL: Lia Godfrey’s 1st professional goal lifts Wave over Royals

Lia Godfrey scored her first professional goal at the perfect time to lift the San Diego Wave past the 10-woman Utah Royals 2-1 on...

NWSL: Two newcomers score to lead Chicago Stars past KC Current

A couple of firsts Sunday led to the Chicago Stars earning their first win of the season, as last season's NWSL cellar-dwellers held on...