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How belief returned to Seattle in 2025
Buoyed by offseason investment, roster additions, and determination, Reign are bouncing back from disappointing 2024

Which NWSL rookies have shown out in the first weeks of the season
The rookies have been stealing some of the show, and Equalizer takes a look at some of the top so far this season.

Lauren and Jrue Holiday join North Carolina Courage ownership group
The former NWSL champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist will also serve as an ambassador and advisor to the club.

Possession doesn’t win games in the NWSL, but the Courage remain committed to it
North Carolina has had one of the most defined tactical styles in the NWSL under Sean Nahas. It may no longer work (if it ever truly did).

Thorns and Courage: A storied rivalry hits a rough patch in 2025
Since its inaugural season, there have been 30 opportunities to lift a trophy across all competitions in the National Women’s Soccer League. Two teams have secured nearly half of them: the North Carolina Courage and the Portland Thorns. Arguably the two most...

Thorns draw Angel City in home opener, search for answers on the field
Portland looked overmatched at times against a weak Angel City side. How can they make the playoffs given the state of things?

Courage return with a familiar look on offense
After the North Carolina Courage’s 1-1 draw with Racing Louisville to open their season, head coach Sean Nahas said, “We play a certain brand and it’s not going to be perfect all the time.” The ‘certain brand’ Nahas is referring to is likely the Courage’s...

The Portland Thorns will be without Sophia Wilson this year, club’s future now even less certain
A slew of departures, injuries, and family leave has left the 2025 roster decimated. What’s the plan?

Ranked! All 14 new NWSL team kits
The good, the bad, the ugly of the 2025 NWSL kit launch
