Sky Blue’s Makoski announces retirement

Sky Blue FC midfielder Manya Makoski has retired from professional soccer.  Makoski, 29, did not specify a reason for her retirement...

The Lowdown: The road to Canada 2015

As men’s World Cup berths continue to fall it is never too early to take a look at how the field...

The Lowdown: PSG-Tyreso highlights UEFA Champions League

The women’s soccer world was abuzz last week over the news that FIFA has commissioned a task force to determine whether...

The Lowdown: Houston Aces have eyes on NWSL

The NWSL won’t expand for 2014, but rest assured adding teams is in the cards if the league is to survive...

The Lowdown: Jen Hoy’s first pro season a busy one

Jen Hoy was not having a very good 22nd birthday.  She was stuck in bed with the flu.  Half a country...

The Lowdown: Breaking down the NWSL trades

Here is a look at the trades that took place in NWSL since the league began stocking rosters.  In most cases...

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...