Aminata Diallo’s American adventure comes under stressful circumstances

The National Women’s Soccer League made it easy for players to opt out of the 2020 Challenge Cup. With salaries guaranteed...

After knee injury and loss of her father, Nichelle Prince looks to move forward on the field

Houston Dash forward Nichelle Prince was not part of her team’s opening match of the 2020 National Women’s Soccer League Challenge...

At peace with the past, Kristie Mewis feels better than ever — and it shows

On May 27, 2018, Kristie Mewis tore her ACL. She views it as a physical, mental and emotional trigger. “One of...

A healthy Tegan McGrady might be the final ingredient to Washington’s success

Tegan McGrady did not change teams this offseason, but she feels like she is in a new setting nonetheless. McGrady started...

Diana Matheson opens up on pushing through injury doubts, growing women’s soccer

The 2020 National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup turns to the quarterfinals on Friday, when the hosts, Utah Royals FC, will...

Tziarra King celebrates the moment while maintaining a wider perspective

Look closely now, or you’ll miss it. Look closely at what’s written on the wrist of No. 3, for the Utah...

The MVP of the NWSL Challenge Cup? A family cleaning business hit hard by the pandemic

Usually, the journalist is the one with the questions for the interviewee. That was not how a phone call with Edgar...

Student, player, coach: Angela Salem’s bi-coastal juggling act was worth it

Graduate school is daunting for anyone. Add in being a professional athlete, and it presents a different set of challenges entirely....

‘Nobody makes it to this league by being mediocre’: Sharples, Davison on coming together, creating their own moment

When Kayla Sharples and Hannah Davison found out they were getting their first competitive professional starts, a few days before the...

‘It feels like I’m still dreaming’: Cudjoe’s long road from Ghana to NWSL

Jennifer Cudjoe cried in the stands while watching the 2019 National Women’s Soccer League Championship game. Her friend, who surprised her...