The Lowdown: Facing elimination, teams already at mercy of Challenge Cup format

The format of this year’s National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup is such that already only four teams remain in control...

Portland’s Weaver scores winner over Chicago

On Thursday night at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, the visiting Portland Thorns defeated the Chicago Red Stars by a score...

NWSL opens investigation of Houston incident, issues fines and suspensions for Portland-KC melee

Opening weekend of the National Women’s Soccer League’s 2021 Challenge Cup did nothing to dispel the notion that the league has...

Thorns, Kansas City give fans a night to remember

The beauty of sports is that you never know when you’re about to see something for the first time. In Friday...

Portland Thorns welcome fans back with chaotic 2-1 victory over Kansas City

The Portland Thorns have heard it from their own fans and opposing fans: Providence Park is a fortress. So, last year,...

The Lowdown: 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup preview

It’s finally here. The 2021 National Women’s Soccer League season is about to begin. The action starts Friday night with the...

Everything you need to know about the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup

The National Women’s Soccer League is set to return Friday night for what hopes to be a much smoother and more...

The Lowdown: XI pivotal on-field moments that helped define NWSL’s early years

Through seven seasons of the National Women’s Soccer League, plus the odyssey that was the eighth year in 2020, there have...

The Lowdown: Lisa Baird assesses her first year as NWSL commissioner

One year ago Monday, the epicenter of the women’s soccer world was at Red Bull Arena, where the middle leg of...

NWSL releases start dates for 2021 Challenge Cup, regular season

The National Women’s Soccer League has released key dates for the upcoming 2021 season, which will kick off with the second...