Rampone out 4-6 weeks after right knee surgery

United States women’s national team and Sky Blue FC defender Christie Rampone will miss 4-6 weeks after having an arthroscopic surgery...

The Lowdown: Thorns took unexpected path to title

It was the first group of Portland Thorns FC players—acquired via allocation—that were responsible for the club being stamped as National...

Thorns learned, grew from mid-season adversity

In preseason, Portland Thorns FC looked like a lock to make the inaugural National Women’s Soccer League final. With Alex Morgan...

NWSL announces Best XI, led by FCKC again

The National Women’s Soccer League announced its Best XI on Wednesday, with some of the obvious players — like league MVP...

The Lowdown: How Flash, Thorns were built

As we barrel toward the conclusion of the first NWSL season it bears reminding that when the calendar first turned over...

Lloyd’s goals lift WNY Flash into NWSL championship

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Western New York Flash secured a spot in the first NWSL championship after defeating Sky Blue FC...

NWSL Playoffs: How, when and what to watch

Finally, it’s time for playoff soccer. The National Women’s Soccer league semifinal matchups on Saturday mark the first professional domestic women’s...

Clean slate of playoffs welcomed by Sky Blue FC

Sky Blue FC were a tale of two halves during the 2013 NWSL regular season. Luckily for them, the playoffs offer...

The Lowdown: Lauletta’s 2013 NWSL Awards ballot

Here is what my 2013 NWSL Awards ballot looked like.  Tweet me any feedback or disagreements @thedanlauletta: MVP – Abby Wambach,...

Spirit tie Sky Blue as Krieger, Harris head to Sweden

In front of a crowd 4,241, the Washington Spirit nearly gave their home fans a third straight victory to end a...