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After delays and cancellations, Football Manager 26 is finally here -- and it's an intriguing new entry in the franchise.
Football Manager's Alan Granger on game's soccer influence
Sports Interactive's management simulator has seeped into soccer culture worldwide and had an actual impact on real-world analytics.
NWSL expansion teams to debut in NFL stadiums
The NWSL's two 2026 expansion teams will play their first home games at NFL stadiums in March.
NWSL playoff Power Rankings: Does anyone stand a chance against K.C.?
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Bronze makes history in FIFPRO Women's World 11
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Chicago Stars vs. Angel City FC - Game Highlights (1:19)
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North Carolina Courage vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC - Game Highlights (1:16)
Portland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dash - Game Highlights (1:18)
Utah Royals vs. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights (1:19)
Orlando Pride vs. Seattle Reign FC - Game Highlights (1:16)
Racing Louisville FC vs. Bay FC - Game Highlights (1:16)
Kansas City Current vs. San Diego Wave FC - Game Highlights (1:19)
How to watch NWSL on ESPN: Current-Wave, Courage-Gotham FC
NWSL's 2025 Decision Day is here. Can the North Carolina Courage earn a playoff spot? Here's how to catch the doubleheader action on ESPN.
Reign coach Harvey used ChatGPT for team tactics
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Football Manager 26 secures NWSL license
The American women's soccer league will be officially represented in FM 26.
Why are USWNT players signing with clubs in Europe -- and can the NWSL stop it?
While NWSL execs worry about USWNT players choosing European clubs, the lure of UEFA Women's Champions League clubs isn't going away.
NWSL's Current, Wave to play World Sevens event
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Nigeria coach Madugu defends call to leave Monday out of squad
After leaving out forward Gift Monday from a second squad on the bounce, Nigeria women's national team coach Justin Madugu insisted that the Washington Spirit forward remains firmly in his plans.
Wales legend Fishlock fittingly exits international stage against Australia
Jess Fishlock played for the 166th and final time in a Cymru shirt on Saturday having left indelible mark on Welsh football, Australian football, and pretty much everywhere in between.
USSF developing plan to support pregnant players
USWNT coach Emma Hayes said U.S. Soccer is working on a "pre- and post-pregnancy protocol" for USWNT players.
Hayes 'absolutely bummed' by Rodman injury
USWNT coach Emma Hayes said she is "absolutely bummed" that forward Trinity Rodman is absent from the team's training camp due to injury.
Ranking the 10 greatest NWSL teams of all time: Who's No. 1?
Let's rank the 10 best NWSL teams since the league launched in 2013. How many Portland Thorns, Seattle Reign and Orlando Pride squads make the list?
Which team will take the final NWSL playoff spot? (2:42)
NWSL Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Current | 26 | 21 | 2 | 3 | +36 | 65 |
| Washington Spirit | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | +9 | 44 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | +7 | 40 |
| Orlando Pride | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | +6 | 40 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | +3 | 39 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | +7 | 37 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | -3 | 37 |
| Gotham FC | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | +10 | 36 |
| North Carolina Courage | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | -2 | 35 |
| Houston Dash | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | -12 | 30 |
| Angel City FC | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -10 | 27 |
| Utah Royals | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -14 | 25 |
| Bay FC | 26 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -15 | 20 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 26 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -22 | 20 |