FMF: Mexico players out of NWSL until at least late July

Mexico players will not report to their NWSL teams until after the Pan-American Games, if at all in 2015. Mexico coach...

The Lowdown: Jones’ retirement and NWSL realities

For two seasons Courtney Jones represented the most underappreciated and in some ways most vital demographic of NWSL players.  Jones was...

From Liverpool, with titles: DaCosta back in US

American midfielder Amanda DaCosta was a key part of Liverpool’s two FAWSL title-winning sides in 2013 and 2014. DaCosta was an...

Lofton brings Spirit background to Boston

While many question the overall importance of the NWSL Draft in terms of roster building, few question that the event generates...

Best of the rest: Undrafted players look for chances

When the final of the 36 names were called Friday at the NWSL Draft in Philadelphia, the energy and hustle of...

Spirit sign Argentine striker Estefania Banini

Six days after trading away leading scorer Jodie Taylor, the Washington Spirit have landed Argentine forward Estefania Banini.  The 24-year-old spent...

The Lowdown: Inside the 2015 NWSL Draft

PHILADELPHIA — When last week’s NWSL draft was over, nine coaches took turns standing in front of the background curtain decorated...

Spirit’s draft-day moves bring renewed depth

Going into Friday’s NWSL College Draft, everyone knew there would be a lot of UCLA Bruins selected. Six of the first...

UCLA makes draft history with 6 of first 19 picks

PHILADELPHIA — Amanda Cromwell played at Virginia, so she can claim a very small part of the glory over Morgan Brian...

Spirit trade leading scorer Taylor to Portland

Portland Thorns FC acquired English striker Jodie Taylor from the Washington Spirit on Friday in a draft-day blockbuster trade. Taylor led...