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How the Thorns can get Deyna Castellanos back to her goalscoring ways
Castellanos is on the move again in 2025, where she will play for the Portland Thorns. Will she have an easier time finding the net with her new team?

Portland Thorns to open joint training facility with Portland WNBA franchise in 2026
RAJ Sports announced the state-of-the-art facility will house both the Thorns and the upcoming WNBA expansion franchise.

How will Jaedyn Shaw fit in the NC Courage’s system? ‘Freedom within a structure’
The Courage splashed big cash to get the budding USWNT star. Courage head coach Sean Nahas’ must now figure out how to optimize Shaw’s play.

Lauletta: What to watch for in the 2025 NWSL schedule
Decision Day is back, Rivalry Week is new, and midweek games are basically gone

NWSL announces complete 2025 schedule
Decision Day is back. Here’s all the info: Dates, times, TV

Sources: NC Courage land transfer for Japan’s Shinomi Koyama
North Carolina will pay around a $225,000 transfer fee, per source

Jaedyn Shaw joins NC Courage in blockbuster transfer
In one of the biggest trades in NWSL history, San Diego receives $450,000 in total money right now, though future conditions could adjust that number

Sources: Hannah Betfort signs with North Carolina after a season with the Utah Royals
Restricted free agent leaves Utah Royals after one season

Sources: Wave to trade USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw to NC Courage
San Diego will receive a substantial sum of money in return
