Source: Denver in exclusive NWSL franchise talks
The NWSL is closing in on Denver as its latest expansion franchise, having entered into exclusive negotiations with an investment group led by IMA Financial Group CEO Rob Cohen, a source told ESPN.
Inaugural Marta Award goes to, who else, Marta
Marta won the inaugural FIFA award for the best goal in women's soccer -- named after the Brazil great herself.
Coachella event to include 14 MLS, 6 NWSL clubs
The Coachella Valley Invitational will include nearly half of the teams in Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League as the preseason event continues to get bigger.
USWNT World Cup winner Sauerbrunn retires
Two-time World Cup winning defender Becky Sauerbrunn, a mainstay with the United States women's national team for over 15 years, as well as in the NWSL, announced her retirement from professional soccer on Tuesday.
FIFPro calls for breaks in women's calendar
FIFPRO is calling for mandatory four-week off-season breaks and two-week in-season breaks to safeguard players from the risks of overload following a new study into the fragmented football calendar.
Lookman, Banda win African Footballer of the Year
Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team.
CAF Awards 2024 - Date, time, how to watch Lookman, Banda and co. in Morocco
ESPN outlines everything you need to know ahead of the event including: When the CAF Awards will take place, the previous CAF Awards winners, and the nominees for this year's awards.
Who will win at the 2024 CAF Awards? (1:26)
Which team will Christen Press land at? (2:03)
Morgan on CWC: NWSL can play vs. Europe's best
Former United States women's national team star Alex Morgan singled out the inaugural 2026 FIFA women's Club World Cup as a huge opportunity for the NWSL to prove itself against the top women's clubs in the world.
Krieger backs Carmelina Moscato as next Angel City FC head coach (2:31)
Angel City fires coach Becki Tweed amid rebuild
Angel City FC parted ways with head coach Becki Tweed, the team announced Monday.
Why isn't there a chance to crown the best club in women's soccer?
After winning the NWSL Championship, Marta might not have been wrong in saying her league, and her team's title, are the best in the world. But wouldn't it be cool to actually prove this against the best of the world?
BOS Nation names Guasch from Barça as 1st GM
NWSL expansion team BOS Nation Football Club has named Domènec Guasch as the club's first general manager.
Is Naomi Girma one of the best defenders in the world? (2:22)
Lloyd leads 2025 US Soccer Hall of Fame class
Carli Lloyd, Chris Armas, Nick Rimando, Mary Harvey and Mark Abbott were elected Tuesday to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame.
FIFA adds Ellis to strategy role with Wenger
FIFA on Tuesday named former United States women's team coach Jill Ellis to the strategy role of chief football officer alongside former Arsenal coach Arsène Wenger.
Women's rankings - Banda pips Chawinga to top spot after NWSL title win
While Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga undoubtedly earned November's most memorable NWSL accolades, there were strong performances from African players in Mexico and Europe too.
Kassouf's top 50 USWNT players right now: Who sits at No. 1?
The USWNT talent pool runs deep, with the trio of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson all prominent in their Olympic win. But how does the top 50 look as Emma Hayes continues to plan for the 2027 World Cup?
Alyssa Naeher 'at peace' with USWNT retirement decision (1:11)
NWSL avg. attendance up 6%, new league record
The NWSL set a new attendance record in 2024, according to a report from Sports Business Journal, as clubs averaged 11,250 fans in attendance, a six percent increase compared to the previous year.
Louisville GM Dell out, pursuing other opportunity
Racing Louisville FC announced on Monday that it has mutually agreed to part ways with general manager Ryan Dell.
USWNT players pay tribute to retiring Alyssa Naeher (2:01)
Visa issues cost Oshoala her Nigeria spot vs France
Bay FC forward Asisat Oshoala has not been named in Nigeria's squad to face France this weekend, as she takes time to renew her documentation in the USA.
So close, yet so far for NWSL runners-up Washington Spirit
Washington Spirit had a season that most teams dream of, yet finished the campaign empty-handed after a lone mistake in Saturday's NWSL Championship.
NWSL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | +26 | 60 |
| Washington Spirit | 26 | 18 | 2 | 6 | +23 | 56 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | +21 | 56 |
| Kansas City Current | 26 | 16 | 7 | 3 | +26 | 55 |
| North Carolina Courage | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | +6 | 39 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | +2 | 34 |
| Bay FC | 26 | 11 | 1 | 14 | -10 | 34 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | -7 | 32 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | -6 | 28 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -11 | 25 |
| Utah Royals | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | -18 | 25 |
| Angel City FC | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -13 | 24 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | -17 | 23 |
| Houston Dash | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | -22 | 20 |