‘I was meant to live here’: A wave of American players to England extends beyond the top tier

U.S. women’s soccer players have a distinct style of play, one often viewed as unconventional by their European counterparts. That contrast...

Raquel Rodríguez aims for greatness in Portland

There is no doubt that Portland Thorns FC have star power. Christine Sinclair. Lindsey Horan. Becky Sauerbrunn. Sophia Smith. Add Raquel Rodríguez to...

Crystal Thomas just wants to keep getting better

The National Women’s Soccer League has long had a reputation for being one of the most physical leagues in the world....

Rachel Corboz is living her professional dream in France

Since the National Women’s Soccer League kicked off play in 2013 — and before the COVID-19 pandemic — American players have...

Addisyn Merrick on her unusual, but promising, rookie season

This isn’t how Addisyn Merrick pictured her rookie season. The North Carolina Courage defender had a lot to look forward to,...

Christen Press has been here before

Christen Press has been here before, in Europe. Her formative club years took place in Sweden, most prominently with Tyresö, who...

Tobin Heath in a Manchester United kit is a big moment by any standards

Conspicuously absent from the best environment in women’s club soccer on Sunday were the supporters who make it exactly that. The...

In search of change on and off the field, Kaiya McCullough recharges in Germany

In July, former Washington Spirit defender Kaiya McCullough was in Utah in the bubble created by the National Women’s Soccer League...

Royals rookie Kate Del Fava is making her mark on and off the field

Kate Del Fava scored 17 goals during her senior season at Illinois State and, that same year, earned Missouri Valley Conference...

Rylee Baisden’s soccer odyssey and the American player logjam

Rylee Baisden was living with her parents in Nashville, Tennessee, less than four weeks ago. Her mobile phone rang one afternoon,...