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: USWNT’s Crystal Dunn exits Gotham after one season

Crystal Dunn is out at Gotham FC after just one season. The team and the U.S. women's national team stalwart announced their separation on Tuesday. "Crystal...

NWSL: Dash acquire F Messiah Bright from Angel City

The Houston Dash acquired forward Messiah Bright from Angel City FC, both NWSL teams announced Monday. Angel City receives $100,000 in intra-league transfer funds and...

NWSL: Wave transfer D Naomi Girma to Chelsea for record fee

San Diego Wave FC is transferring U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma to Chelsea FC of the Women's Super League for a world-record...

NWSL: Report: Houston Dash seeking investment, possible sale

Houston Dash owner Ted Segal is exploring options for potentially selling the team, according to multiple media reports on Friday. Segal hired investment bank PJT...

NWSL: Commish: NWSL ‘not done’ growing as Denver reportedly set to join

Ahead of the expected announcement of Denver becoming the 16th team in the National Women's Soccer League, commissioner Jessica Berman maintained that the circuit...

NWSL: Alyssa Naeher named U.S. Soccer Player of the Year

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year on Saturday. Naeher just completed her final season of international competition...