How Olivia Moultrie paved the way for NWSL's youth movement
Olivia Moultrie is only in the NWSL because she sued for her right to play. Now, she's making her case to represent the USWNT at the Olympics.
Olivia Moultrie is only in the NWSL because she sued for her right to play. Now, she's making her case to represent the USWNT at the Olympics.
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser has joined NWSL club the Utah Royals for what the New Zealand club believe is a record A-League Women transfer fee.
With no wins in their first four games this season, the Portland Thorns moved coach Mike Norris into a role as technical director Tuesday and named Rob Gale interim head coach.
ESPN Africa announced on Tuesday that it will be premiering the USA's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) this April on ESPN (DStv Channel 218, StarSat 248).
Marta delivered a super-sub performance to help Orlando Pride surge in our NWSL Power Rankings. Meanwhile, who can stop Kansas City Current?
Houston Dash winger Maria Sanchez has requested a trade only four months after signing one of the most lucrative deals in National Women's Soccer League history, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
Wrigley Field, the iconic baseball stadium that is home to MLB's Chicago Cubs, will host a National Women's Soccer League match for the first time on June 8 when the Chicago Red Stars play Bay FC.
USWNT forward Jaedyn Shaw is already in unprecedented territory after scoring in each of her first five starts for the team, but USWNT interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Monday that the 19-year-old is only scratching the surface.
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman told ESPN that the league is "comfortably on track" to choose the location and ownership group for its 16th team in October.
March saw the NWSL season kick off after an influx of African stars, with several, like Asisat Oshoala and record-breaking Racheal Kundananji, justifying their club's investment by scoring on debut.
The USWNT was building its attack around Swanson until her injury right before the World Cup. Now, her NWSL return offers positive glimpses.
No one has more goals or points than Kansas City, making the Current an easy choice to top this week's edition of our NWSL Power Rankings.
Havana Solaun's goal in the 10th minute of stoppage time spoiled Bay FC's home opener and gave the Houston Dash a 3-2 comeback victory on Saturday.
Here are seven NWSL players who the USWNT should be calling in ahead of the 2024 Olympics, ranked in order.
USWNT forward Sophia Smith has signed a new contract with the Portland Thorns making her the highest-paid player annually in the NWSL.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Kansas City Current | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 10 |
North Carolina Courage | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
Washington Spirit | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
Chicago Red Stars | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
Orlando Pride | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | +1 | 6 |
Bay FC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
San Diego Wave FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Racing Louisville FC | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Angel City FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
Houston Dash | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 4 |
Seattle Reign FC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
Utah Royals | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 3 |
Portland Thorns FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 |