KC Current claim inaugural Summer Cup title
Kansas City Current striker Temwa Chawinga scored twice in the first half as her team beat NJ/NY Gotham FC 2-0 on Friday night in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup final.
USWNT's 'rusty' win over Iceland shows evolution is needed
What got the USWNT to the gold medal at the Olympics won't get them there at the next World Cup. Emma Hayes' side will need to evolve.
Matildas abroad: Where every Australia star is playing this season
Champions League stars? NWSL stalwarts? Marissa Lordanic runs the rule on every Matildas known quantity and aspirant plying their trade abroad this season.
Coenraets named Utah coach after turnaround
The Utah Royals have named Jimmy Coenraets the team's new head coach, removing the interim tag from the Belgian manager after four months overseeing a revival of the team.
Olympics are over, World Cup is in three years: What questions must USWNT answer now?
The USWNT just won gold at the Olympics, sure, but a new cycle begins with a friendly against Iceland, and the USWNT has question marks ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Swanson reflects on 'special' USWNT connection with Smith & Rodman (1:42)
NWSL Power Rankings: Orlando slipping at the wrong time
Back-to-back losses has seen the Orlando Pride slip out of first place in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while Bay FC remains in playoff contention.
Angel City FC and Utah Royals draw 1-1
Angel City FC, buoyed by a second-half goal from Sydney Leroux, drew with the Utah Royals 1-1 at Los Angeles' BMO Stadium on Sunday.
Washington Spirit shut out Chicago Red Stars 2-0
The Washington Spirit, buoyed by the efforts of Heather Stainbrook and Makenna Morris, beat the Chicago Red Stars 2-0 at Audi Field on Sunday.
NJ/NY Gotham FC defeat Orlando Pride 3-1
NJ/NY Gotham FC, buoyed by the efforts of defender Sam Hiatt and midfielder Rose Lavelle, beat the Orlando Pride 3-1 at Red Bull Arena on Sunday.
Bay FC edges North Carolina Courage with late goal
Bay FC, buoyed by the late effort of Abby Dahlkemper, beat the North Carolina Courage 1-0 at PayPal Park in San José, California, on Saturday.
Racing Louisville FC edge Portland Thorns with late goal
Racing Louisville FC, buoyed by the efforts of Taylor Flint, beat the Portland Thorns 1-0 at Lynn Family Stadium on Saturday.
Seattle Reign edge Houston Dash 2-1
The Seattle Reign FC, buoyed by the efforts of Nérilia Mondésir, beat the Houston Dash 2-1 at Lumen Field on Saturday.
Kansas City Current dominate San Diego Wave FC with 4-1 win
The Kansas City Current, buoyed by Michelle Cooper and record-setting Temwa Chawinga, beat the San Diego Wave FC 4-1 at CPKC Stadium on Saturday.
Stadiums, arenas that are home to more than one sports team
Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as the Staples Center, is home to three pro sports teams. Check out other stadiums and arenas with multiple teams.
First roster since Olympic gold shows USWNT getting younger, less reliant on known stars
The USWNT has often relied on veteran stars, but coach Emma Hayes appears ready to turn the page ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Jeff Kassouf reacts to the USWNT's new roster.
Thompson back for first USWNT team since Paris
Six uncapped players will join head coach Emma Hayes' 26-player roster for the United States women's national team's first matches since winning the Olympic gold medal in women's soccer in August.
Will "BOS Nation FC" rebrand after backlash from NWSL fans? (1:19)
Boston NWSL club sorry for 'Too Many Balls' ad
The National Women's Soccer League expansion team in Boston apologized on Wednesday for a "Too Many Balls" marketing campaign that drew a harsh reaction from the transgender community and others.
New NWSL franchise gets name: BOS Nation FC
Using an anagram for the term "Bostonian," the National Women's Soccer League's newest franchise unveiled its name on Tuesday: BOS Nation Football Club.
NWSL Power Rankings: Thorns rise after ending Pride's 24-game unbeaten run
The Portland Thorns rise in this week's NWSL Power Rankings after giving the Orlando Pride their first defeat of the season, while Seattle is eliminated from playoffs.
NWSL Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 25 | 17 | 6 | 2 | +25 | 57 |
| Washington Spirit | 25 | 17 | 2 | 6 | +22 | 53 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 25 | 16 | 5 | 4 | +18 | 53 |
| Kansas City Current | 25 | 15 | 7 | 3 | +24 | 52 |
| North Carolina Courage | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | +7 | 39 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | -5 | 32 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | -1 | 31 |
| Bay FC | 25 | 10 | 1 | 14 | -11 | 31 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 28 |
| Utah Royals | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | -15 | 25 |
| Angel City FC | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | -10 | 24 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -16 | 23 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -13 | 22 |
| Houston Dash | 25 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -21 | 20 |