2026 NWSL Previews Part 1: Chicago Stars, Bay FC, Utah Royals, Angel City

What changed in the offseason for the Chicago Stars, Bay FC, Utah Royals and Angel City, and how might they fare...

Leaning on leadership from Heaps, Hayes tests young squad in chippy SheBelieves Cup opener

The veteran captain opened scoring for the USWNT and proved a steadying presence throughout

Breaking down the Claire Hutton and Croix Bethune trades

Bay FC plans to benefit from Hutton's defensive reading, while the Kansas City Current hopes to use Bethune with Temwa Chawinga...

How Corinthians shocked Gotham in the FIFA Champions Cup — and what it means for the NWSL

Gotham's semifinal loss exposed known weaknesses, but it's even more worrisome for NWSL brass touting the league as the world's best

Why Denver Summit is ready to compete right away

A strong defensive unit coupled with quick counter-attacking and aerial threat options form foundation for potential success

What does Sam Coffey’s move mean for Manchester City — and the NWSL?

It’s hard, if not completely impossible, to spin the deal as a positive for the NWSL, or for the Portland Thorns.

The Equalizer’s Year in Review — Part 3

Trinity Rodman scored in her triumphant return to NWSL play, the NWSL Championship fittingly concluded the league's 12th season, and a...

The Equalizer’s Year in Review — Part 2

Atlanta paid a record NWSL expansion fee, numerous pregnancies highlighted the NWSL's progress on parental leave, Lauren Barnes retired a Seattle...

The Equalizer’s Year in Review — Part 1

Simone Charley triumphantly returned from injury, Vlatko Andonovski won lots then stepped away from his head coach role, the Northern Super...

The defensive structure that won Gotham the 2025 NWSL Championship

How Gotham's out-of-possession work nullified the dangerous Spirit attack