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Soccer (FIFA)

US midfielder DeMelo 'stable' after collapsing on pitch

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Soccer (FIFA)

DeMelo thanks staff as Racing-Reign rescheduled

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Soccer (FIFA)

US midfielder DeMelo 'stable' after collapsing on pitch

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#bay-fc

2 days ago

Soccer (FIFA)

Bay FC snaps 4-game losing streak with a 1-1 draw in Orlando

Soccer (FIFA)

Bay FC coach Montoya leaving at end of season

Soccer (FIFA)

Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya to step down at end of season, club announces

Soccer (FIFA)

Bay FC loses on late goal to Angel City FC in hit to playoff hopes

fromThe Mercury News

Behind the scenes at Bay FC: Inside a crucial gameday for the second-year club

Bay FC faces urgent pressure to improve results while maintaining calm, focused matchday routines, intensive preparation, and quick recovery under coach Albertin Montoya.

Bay FC adds former USC star defender for remainder of season

Bay FC acquired rookie defender Brooklyn Courtnall on loan from North Carolina Courage to strengthen backfield depth for the final two months of the season.

2 days ago

Soccer (FIFA)

Bay FC snaps 4-game losing streak with a 1-1 draw in Orlando

Soccer (FIFA)

Bay FC coach Montoya leaving at end of season

Soccer (FIFA)

Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya to step down at end of season, club announces

Soccer (FIFA)

Bay FC loses on late goal to Angel City FC in hit to playoff hopes

fromThe Mercury News

Soccer (FIFA)

Behind the scenes at Bay FC: Inside a crucial gameday for the second-year club

Soccer (FIFA)

Bay FC adds former USC star defender for remainder of season

Soccer (FIFA)

Monday marvels at 'amazing' Rodman as Spirit face fight against the Current

Soccer (FIFA)

Trinity Rodman bursts into tears after stoppage time winner in injury return

Women

Rodman back for Spirit in 1st game since April 12

Women

USWNT's Rodman returns to training with Spirit

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Soccer (FIFA)

Monday marvels at 'amazing' Rodman as Spirit face fight against the Current

Soccer (FIFA)

Trinity Rodman bursts into tears after stoppage time winner in injury return

Women

Rodman back for Spirit in 1st game since April 12

Women

USWNT's Rodman returns to training with Spirit

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5 days ago

Gotham calls record deal for Shaw a 'no-brainer'

She's an extremely talented player that can do things that probably no other can,

Soccer (FIFA)

#womens-soccer

fromFast Company

5 days ago

Soccer (FIFA)

What women's soccer fans can teach brands about building loyalty

Washington Nationals

Sources: Coffey has Thorns extension through '27

Washington Nationals

NWSL approves intraleague loans for first time

Washington Nationals

Giraldez confirmed as named new OL Lyonnes coach

Jonatan Giráldez is the new head coach of OL Lyonnes, transitioning from Washington Spirit after a short tenure.

Washington Nationals

KC Current owners go global, acquire Danish club

The Longs are creating a global network of women's soccer clubs, starting with the acquisition of HB Køge in Denmark.

fromFast Company

5 days ago

Soccer (FIFA)

What women's soccer fans can teach brands about building loyalty

Washington Nationals

Sources: Coffey has Thorns extension through '27

Washington Nationals

NWSL approves intraleague loans for first time

Washington Nationals

Giraldez confirmed as named new OL Lyonnes coach

Washington Nationals

KC Current owners go global, acquire Danish club

Sources: USWNT's Shaw to Gotham in record deal

Jaedyn Shaw will be traded from North Carolina Courage to NJ/NY Gotham FC for $1.25 million, establishing a new NWSL intra-league transfer record.

#kansas-city-current

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL Power Rankings: Dash making moves with playoffs looming

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham climbing, KC Current remains top

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL Power Rankings: Orlando Pride are officially in a slump

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL Power Rankings: Current pick right up where they left off

NYC real estate

KC Current aim to host WC team in new facilities

Washington Wizards

NWSL Power Rankings: Can anyone stop Kansas City?

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL Power Rankings: Dash making moves with playoffs looming

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham climbing, KC Current remains top

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL Power Rankings: Orlando Pride are officially in a slump

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL Power Rankings: Current pick right up where they left off

NYC real estate

KC Current aim to host WC team in new facilities

Washington Wizards

NWSL Power Rankings: Can anyone stop Kansas City?

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Wave retire Morgan's No. 13: 'Etched in history'

San Diego Wave retired Alex Morgan's No. 13 after her transformative three-year tenure, honoring club-building, trophies, attendance records, and her impact on fans and youth.

Morgan: NWSL can have salary cap and top stars

The NWSL can still attract and retain top domestic and international players despite its salary cap, though some elite talents continue moving to European clubs.

#angel-city-fc

Soccer (FIFA)

Angel City teen Gisele Thompson signs new deal

Los Angeles

'Immigrant City' - Angel City respond to LA raids

Soccer (FIFA)

Angel City teen Gisele Thompson signs new deal

Los Angeles

'Immigrant City' - Angel City respond to LA raids

Soccer (FIFA)

USWNT's Thompson joins Chelsea in $1.5m deal

Soccer (FIFA)

Will Angel City and Harvard-Westlake alum Alyssa Thompson earn a record transfer fee?

Soccer (FIFA)

USWNT's Thompson joins Chelsea in $1.5m deal

Soccer (FIFA)

Will Angel City and Harvard-Westlake alum Alyssa Thompson earn a record transfer fee?

Gotham's Gonzalez: NWSL 'strongest' world league

The NWSL is among the strongest leagues worldwide and offers stability, high competition, player protection, and attracts and retains international talent.

TV viewing figures for the NWSL are down: is there cause for concern?

NWSL TV ratings dipped midseason by about 8% but remain significantly higher overall after expansion into a multi-platform, $240m media rights partnership.

Bay FC sets NWSL attendance record vs. Spirit

Bay FC set an NWSL and U.S. women's professional sports attendance record with 40,091 at Oracle Park, but lost to the Washington Spirit.

#barbra-banda

Soccer (FIFA)

Pride 'devastated' as Banda ruled out for season

Barbra Banda will miss the remainder of the season due to a full-thickness avulsion of her right adductor longus tendon.

Washington Nationals

Banda nets NWSL fastest hat trick in Orlando win

Barbra Banda scored the fastest hat trick in NWSL history, leading Orlando Pride to victory over Utah Royals.

Soccer (FIFA)

Pride 'devastated' as Banda ruled out for season

Washington Nationals

Banda nets NWSL fastest hat trick in Orlando win

Ludmila scores NWSL-record 10-minute hat trick

Ludmila scored a three-goal hat trick in an NWSL-record 10 minutes to lead Chicago Stars FC to a 3-3 draw with North Carolina Courage.

#womens-football

Soccer (FIFA)

How women's transfer record has skyrocketed with Ovalle's $1.5m move to NWSL

Soccer (FIFA)

Ranking the 10 NWSL and WSL players at the Women's AFCON

Soccer (FIFA)

How women's transfer record has skyrocketed with Ovalle's $1.5m move to NWSL

Soccer (FIFA)

Ranking the 10 NWSL and WSL players at the Women's AFCON

Soccer (FIFA)

Ovalle signs world-record deal with Pride to '27

Soccer (FIFA)

Source: Mexico's Ovalle nears deal to join NWSL

Soccer (FIFA)

Ovalle signs world-record deal with Pride to '27

Soccer (FIFA)

Source: Mexico's Ovalle nears deal to join NWSL

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Washington Spirit seize the moment as DC United stumble in city of unrest

The Washington Spirit have rapidly mainstreamed in DC, drawing passionate crowds and rivaling DC United for local soccer support amid a tense political atmosphere.

#power-rankings

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego becomes KC's closest challenger

Washington Wizards

NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City, San Diego clear at the top

Washington Nationals

NWSL Power Rankings: KC overcomes injuries, Gotham to stay top

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego becomes KC's closest challenger

Washington Wizards

NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City, San Diego clear at the top

Washington Nationals

NWSL Power Rankings: KC overcomes injuries, Gotham to stay top

Alozie scores in stoppage time to give Dash 2-1 win against Gotham FC

Michelle Alozie scored in stoppage time, leading the Houston Dash to a 2-1 victory over Gotham FC.

Hannah Seabert makes five saves in Angel City's scoreless draw with Utah

Hannah Seabert made five saves in her first NWSL start, helping Angel City FC achieve a 0-0 draw against the Utah Royals.

#mvp-tracker

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL MVP Tracker 3.0: Ranking the best players in the league this season (so far)

Washington Nationals

NWSL MVP Tracker 2.0: Can Thompson keep up with Debinha, Cascarino & Co.?

Soccer (FIFA)

NWSL MVP Tracker 3.0: Ranking the best players in the league this season (so far)

Washington Nationals

NWSL MVP Tracker 2.0: Can Thompson keep up with Debinha, Cascarino & Co.?

50 years after Title IX, women's soccer is surging thanks to brand deals boosting visibility: 'What's been proven is people love women's sports'

Christen Press highlights the evolution of digital coverage and visibility of women's soccer, showcasing the impact of better media access and sponsorship.

#north-carolina-courage

Women

Courage: 'Multiple factors' in abrupt coach firing

Women

North Carolina Courage fire head coach Nahas

Women

Courage: 'Multiple factors' in abrupt coach firing

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Women

North Carolina Courage fire head coach Nahas

Sources: NWSL's Denver signs Watt as 1st player

Ally Watt has been traded to Denver Summit FC as their first player and loaned back to Orlando Pride for the 2025 season.

San Francisco

It hurts': Bay FC fumbles a big win as Houston ruins Taylor Huff's first goal with late equalizer

Bay FC wasted two leads in a 2-2 tie against Houston, failing to capitalize on scoring chances.

LGBT

NWSL investigation finds San Diego Wave could have done more' to address assault allegation

The San Diego Wave front office's response to a sexual assault allegation exemplified systemic failures in addressing such complaints effectively.

Alozie hopes Women's AFCON leads to more NWSL opportunities for Africans

"I love seeing fellow NWSL athletes here represented in WAFCON. I think it is so important to see that African players are excelling in the NWSL, and then coming and excelling at WAFCON, just like Banda and Racheal Kundananji have shown."

Soccer (FIFA)

Angel City welcomes infusion of talent with hope of netting more wins

Three new players have joined Angel City to enhance their roster and improve standings in the NWSL.

NWSL's 16th expansion team named Denver Summit

Denver Summit FC is the new name of the NWSL's 16th team, chosen by fans and ownership from several options.

fromSoccer News

Cantore: Italy focused on turning dream of Euros final into reality - Soccer News

Italy aims to reach Euro 2025 final, their first since 1997, with Sofia Cantore aiming for a pivotal role.

Bay FC adds former Berkeley High star goalie for second-half push

Bay FC has signed Leah Freeman, a talented first-team All-American goalie, marking her first professional contract. Freeman is excited to join her home club and contribute.

Soccer (FIFA)

Women

Angel City's King on recovery: 'Better than ever'

Savy King credited her team's medical staff for saving her life after collapsing during an NWSL game, now expecting a full recovery.

Women

Sources: NWSL's Denver close to hiring Cushing

Denver's NWSL expansion team is hiring Nick Cushing as head coach.

Bay FC acquires California native, ex-Stanford commit, from Barcelona FC

Onyeka Gamero joins San Jose Bay FC from FC Barcelona, signing a contract until 2028.

NWSL and US Soccer's lack of transgender policy targeted by conservative lobby groups

The NWSL established a policy in 2021, stating: athletes who transition from male to female are eligible to compete if they declare their gender identity is female subject to testosterone levels being within typical limits of women athletes.

Soccer (FIFA)

Boston Celtics

Fever's Aliyah Boston invests in Boston Legacy

Aliyah Boston is buying a stake in NWSL's Boston Legacy FC.

#mia-fishel

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Chelsea

Fishel ends two-year spell at Chelsea to join Seattle Reign - Soccer News

Women

Chelsea forward Fishel signs for Seattle Reign

Women

Source: Seattle signs Fishel to record NWSL deal

Chelsea

Source: USWNT's Fishel in talks with NWSL clubs

fromSoccer News

Chelsea

Fishel ends two-year spell at Chelsea to join Seattle Reign - Soccer News

Women

Chelsea forward Fishel signs for Seattle Reign

Women

Source: Seattle signs Fishel to record NWSL deal

Chelsea

Source: USWNT's Fishel in talks with NWSL clubs

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Tobin Heath announces retirement from soccer after lengthy injury absence

Heath noted, "I think I had a few more mountains I wanted to climb with football, even though I'm really grateful for the career that I had."

Soccer (FIFA)

#expansion

Women

Is the NWSL's push to expand to 32 teams like the NFL feasible, or all talk?

Washington Nationals

NWSL newcomers Denver hires Johnson as GM

Women

Is the NWSL's push to expand to 32 teams like the NFL feasible, or all talk?

Washington Nationals

NWSL newcomers Denver hires Johnson as GM

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Women

Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya cleared by NWSL after bullying investigation

Albertin Montoya was cleared by the NWSL of bullying accusations after a four-month investigation, but communication issues were identified.

NWSL reveals 2026 season, June World Cup break

NWSL will not play games in June 2026 to accommodate the men's World Cup.

NWSL's Boston signs Karich as first player

Annie is a midfielder that brings a unique blend of technical quality and tactical awareness," Boston Legacy FC general manager Domè Guasch said in a statement.

Women

Wales' greatest female footballer Fishlock achieves career dream

Jess Fishlock stands as the greatest Welsh female footballer, celebrated for her extensive achievements and dedication to the sport over two decades.

#uswnt

Soccer (FIFA)

Lavelle shines in U.S. return after 7-month layoff

Rose Lavelle returned from injury to score and assist in a 4-0 victory for the USWNT against Ireland.

Washington Nationals

'Momma Em' helps LaBonta make USWNT history

Lo'eau LaBonta became the oldest player to debut for the USWNT at 32 years and 74 days.

Soccer (FIFA)

Lavelle shines in U.S. return after 7-month layoff

fromBlack & White & Read All Over

Washington Nationals

'Momma Em' helps LaBonta make USWNT history

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#sofia-cantore

Juventus

OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Juventus Women's Sofia Cantore heads to the NWSL

fromBlack & White & Read All Over

Juventus

Washington signs Juve, Italy star Sofia Cantore

Juventus

OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Juventus Women's Sofia Cantore heads to the NWSL

Juventus

Washington signs Juve, Italy star Sofia Cantore

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Rikki's, San Francisco's first women's sports bar, is a game-changer.

The eye-catching, neon-lined wallpaper layers basketball courts, soccer fields, and running tracks; the light fixtures along the back wall are hoops with lit basketballs inside.

Silicon Valley food

#immigration

Los Angeles

Angel City wear shirts supporting 'immigrant city'

Los Angeles

NWSL's Angel City wear Immigrant City Football Club' shirts after Los Angeles raids

Los Angeles

Angel City wear shirts supporting 'immigrant city'

Los Angeles

NWSL's Angel City wear Immigrant City Football Club' shirts after Los Angeles raids

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PayPal Park to host NWSL Championship on Nov. 22

PayPal Park in San Jose, California, will host the 2025 NWSL Championship on Nov. 22, marking its significance among predetermined locations since 2015.

Washington Nationals

fromThe Mercury News

Why San Jose will host 2025 NWSL championship match

We're thrilled to bring the NWSL Championship back to the West Coast and to a region with as rich a history in women's soccer as the Bay Area.

San Francisco Giants

Sources: Wave's Sanchez in talks for Tigres return

María Sánchez is in advanced talks with Tigres, marking a potential return to the club where she played in 2021.

Washington Nationals

USWNT's Lavelle returns after long injury absence

Rose Lavelle made her return to competitive soccer after six months, showcasing resilience and determination following ankle surgery.

Liverpool FC

Kenza Dali: I will tell my story after the Euros. A lot of lies have been told'

Kenza Dali's move to the NWSL has reignited her passion for football and she is committed to supporting her teammates.

Giraldez: OL Lyonnes move 'best for both sides'

Giráldez emphasized, 'I am not the most important person. Club, players, staff, supporters -- especially, club is over everyone.' His view reflects a team-centric coaching philosophy.

Washington Nationals

San Jose Sharks

The best, worst, wildest U.S. soccer kits outside MLS, NWSL

American soccer kit culture is vibrant, especially in lower leagues where bold designs flourish.

Liverpool FC

Source: USWNT's Albert leaving PSG for Lyonnes

Korbin Albert has signed with OL Lyonnes on a free transfer, marking the next step in her professional soccer career.

Washington Nationals

Washington's Esme Morgan on visiting the White House, England and adopting a kitten

Esme Morgan believes playing in the NWSL prepares her better for international competitions than European league schedules.

Sources: Fischer gets 3-match ban for hair pull

I would like to apologize to Madison Hammond and Angel City for my actions last weekend. It was never my intention to be overly aggressive while defending a corner, and I sincerely regret my behavior and letting my teammates down.

Soccer (FIFA)

Boston Bruins