Pride dominate Red Stars as new format makes lopsided debut

Barbra Banda was back in form as Chicago looked utterly lost against a dominant Orlando.

The NWSL playoff field is bigger than ever. Is that a good thing?

Coaches, players weigh in on the league's move from six to eight teams in the postseason

Racing Louisville finished ninth for the fourth consecutive year. Now what?

Even a season marked by improvements ended the same. Players and staff say lessons were learned for 2025.

Another trophy for North Korea: The story of the best national team that nobody knows

North Korea just won the U-17 and U-20 World Cups a month apart, but the senior team hasn't been to a...

Building blocks for the future: Utah Royals reflect on Year 1 of being back in the NWSL

The Utah Royals started off slow, but are ending the 2024 NWSL season with plenty of hope for 2025.

Jaedyn Shaw shows off touch, tenacity in triumphant USWNT return

The 19-year-old San Diego Wave star was sidelined during the Olympics with an injury

Who should be the USWNT’s next goalkeeper?

Alyssa Naeher won't be around forever. Emma Hayes should start considering her replacement soon.

How star-studded Gotham leaned on depth to thrive this year

Gotham's splashy offseason signings drew calls of a 'super team,' but less heralded players and sound tactics have the NWSL champions...

How the USWNT’s midfield could become more dynamic

New and returning call-ups offer a first look at the road to the 2027 World Cup.

Why BOS Nation FC’s name and brand launch was such a flop

After widespread criticism, BOS Nation FC — Boston’s new National Women’s Soccer League team set to begin play in 2026 —...