Lauletta’s XI: Timing of replays a continued frustration

The 2026 NWSL season opened this weekend with expansion debuts, red cards, and more action

NWSL drama returns in full swing

Croix Bethune birthday goal on debut, expansion teams red carded, an Ashley Sanchez brace and more

2026 NWSL Previews Part 2: NC Courage, Houston Dash, Boston Legacy, Denver Summit

The 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season kicks off on March 13, and we at The Equalizer are previewing all 16...

From Torino to Houston, Lisa Boattin could be the Dash’s difference maker

After finding plenty of success in Italy, Boattin is ready to try her hand at the NWSL — and hopes to...

Lauletta’s Heat Check: First playoff spot claimed

The playoff field has its first confirmed guest, and transfer rumors are swirling over Angel City. Meanwhile, the Sphere of Mediocrity...

North Carolina and Bay FC climbing up, while Chicago and Utah remain on the bottom

Some teams are making the necessary changes to have a better second half of the season, while others are stuck in...

Anatomy of a Goal: Bright, Olivieri work the give-and-go

There were lots of good goals in the National Women’s Soccer League over the weekend. Messiah Bright’s equalizer for the Dash...

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...

Setting a new standard: Signs of promise for the Houston Dash in NWSL Week 1

With last year's chaos-filled season behind them, the Houston Dash showed signs of promise in their Week 1 opener against Washington.

Ranked! All 14 new NWSL team kits

The good, the bad, the ugly of the 2025 NWSL kit launch