Sources: NWSL, USL discuss interleague play
U.S. Soccer and the federation's professional women's leagues have engaged in preliminary discussions about an interleague competition that could begin as early as 2028, multiple sources told ESPN.
Gotham FC in talks to play at new NYCFC stadium in Queens (1:00)
Source: Gotham exploring move to NYCFC stadium
Gotham FC is exploring a move to New York City FC's forthcoming Etihad Park in Queens, New York, for the 2028 NWSL season, ESPN confirmed.
Boston Legacy FC vs. Orlando Pride - Game Highlights (1:19)
Racing Louisville interested in partial sale (1:12)
Kassouf: Racing Louisville's goal is to 'find further investment' (1:31)
Sources: NWSL's Louisville exploring partial sale
NWSL team Racing Louisville FC's ownership group has begun to explore selling a stake in the team, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.
NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego takes top spot, Washington's streak continues
Our new No. 1 in the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings is the San Diego Wave, though the Washington Spirit's hot streak continues.
Seattle Reign FC vs. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights (1:19)
Rodman exits Spirit game after on-field treatment
Trinity Rodman was substituted early in the second half of the Washington Spirit's game against Seattle Reign FC on Sunday after receiving treatment on the field from the team's medical staff.
Bay FC vs. Utah Royals - Game Highlights (1:18)
Kansas City Current vs. Chicago Stars - Game Highlights (1:12)
Houston Dash vs. Denver Summit FC - Game Highlights (1:18)
Angel City FC vs. San Diego Wave FC - Game Highlights (1:16)
NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Boston Legacy FC - Game Highlights (1:17)
Orlando Pride vs. North Carolina Courage - Game Highlights (1:16)
Barbra Banda gets on the scoresheet for Orlando Pride (1:14)
Racing Louisville FC vs. Portland Thorns FC - Game Highlights (1:17)
Katie O'Kane secures brace with spectacular go-ahead goal (0:46)
Ranking the 25 best NWSL players of 2026 (so far)
We're well into the NWSL season, so let's rank the best 25 players so far!
Utah Royals vs. Houston Dash - Game Highlights (1:17)
Banda back with a bang for Orlando, Chawinga key to Lyon's UWCL run
Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda missed much of last season in the NWSL with injury, but her March return to action has been followed up by an even better April, and she shows no signs of slowing down.
Why Olivia Moultrie is a future superstar in the NWSL (0:53)
NWSL Power Rankings: Portland Thorns take top spot, Washington Spirit surging up
After 6 matchdays, we have a new No. 1 as the Portland Thorns took two wins in a week to lead ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, though the Washington Spirit are hot on their heels.
San Diego Wave FC vs. Bay FC - Game Highlights (1:14)
NWSL Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Thorns FC | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 19 |
| Washington Spirit | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +9 | 18 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | +4 | 18 |
| Utah Royals | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 17 |
| Gotham FC | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| Kansas City Current | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 12 |
| Orlando Pride | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| Houston Dash | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| Bay FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 10 |
| Angel City FC | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +3 | 9 |
| Denver Summit FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 9 |
| North Carolina Courage | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 8 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -2 | 7 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | -14 | 6 |