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Young, rotated USWNT squad falls one-nil to Japan

SEATTLE — U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes put out a younger and less experienced lineup in her team’s...

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US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker abruptly departs for role with Saudi Arabia

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U.S. victory over Japan demonstrates growth at the highest level

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Temwa Chawinga to return from injury

2 weeks ago

The Kansas City Current announced Friday that reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga has been removed from the season-ending injury list and elevated to the active roster. The forward will be available for Saturday's home game against Gotham FC. Chawinga injured her adductor in October in the penultimate match of the 2025 regular season and was designated SEI to start the 2026 preseason with an unclear timeline for return. Kansas City won the 2025 NWSL Shield...

By Bella Munson

Legacy’s Stevens suspended

2 weeks ago

Ella Stevens has been suspended for Friday's Boston Legacy match against the Wave. Stevens was given a yellow card for a foul on Kate Del Fava of the Royals in which she got her elbow high near Del Fava's head and also appeared to clip her foot. The play was not reviewed by VAR. The NWSL Disciplinary Committee reviewed the play and issued the suspension. The Legacy remain search of their first point in NWSL.

By Dan Lauletta

Nils Nielsen steps down as Japan head coach

2 weeks ago

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen has left the team 12 days after winning the 2026 Asian Cup, the Japan Football Association announced Thursday. The news comes just over a year before the 2027 Women’s World Cup. JFA has named Michihisa Kano interim head coach for three April friendlies against the USWNT. Under Nielsen, Japan won the 2025 SheBelieves Cup over the USWNT.

By Desiree Luo

Denver Summit breaks NWSL attendance record with 63,004 fans

2 weeks ago

Denver Summit FC's home opener against the Washington Spirit saw 63,004 in attendance, breaking the attendance record for a U.S. professional women’s sporting event. The Summit's venue, Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, has a capacity of 76,125. Bay FC's home match against the Spirit in August 2025 previously held the record with 40,091 fans at at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

By Desiree Luo

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Starting lineup of US veterans beats Japan 2-1

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By Julie Schreiber
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/ 6 days ago

Talking Points: Wave rolls on and Chawinga returns

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By Jenna Pel
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/ 7 days ago

Tactics Talk: How can Portland get the best out of Wilson, Turner and Tordin?

Turner has scored three goals, Tordin has scored two goals.

By Blair Newman
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/ 7 days ago

Anatomy of a Goal: Croix Bethune switches the point of attack

You never know where a goal is going to come from. The Kansas City Current’s equalizer on Saturday began with a...

By Dan Lauletta
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/ 1 week ago

Lauletta’s XI: Riding the Wave, PKs galore and Alyssa Naeher to the bench

Updates from around the league after an action-packed fourth week in the NWSL

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/ 1 week ago

Spirit roll past Bay FC 2–0 for first win of the season

An own goal, and a second from Gift Monday secured Washington's first win of the 2026 campaign.

By Emily Dulhanty
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/ 1 week ago

Spokane scoring magic runs out for Reign

But defense holds strong in scoreless draw against Denver, wrapping up Seattle's three-game 'home' stretch in Eastern Washington

By Bella Munson
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/ 1 week ago

Kansas City snaps losing streak as Chawinga returns

The Current defeated Gotham FC 2-1 in a rematch of the 2025 playoff quarterfinals

By Desiree Luo
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/ 2 weeks ago

Penalty kicks rule in NWSL ‘After Dark’ chaos

Seven goals and four PKs in Houston, stoppage time drama in Orlando, and two 1-0 wins

By Bella Munson
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Fast start or false signal? What history says about early season results in the NWSL

How much does a team’s start really define its season?

By Jenna Pel