National Women's Soccer League

Mallory Swanson added to Chicago Stars active roster for first time since maternity leave

Swanson's return could help boost a struggling Chicago side that has been shut out seven times this season in NWSL play.

Asli Pelit and Tamerra Griffin Comments count 1

Rachel Daly: My game in my words

Megan Feringa Comments count 3

Utah Royals are on a seven-match unbeaten streak. Are they the NWSL's new protagonists?

Tamerra Griffin Comments count 10

Meet the new women's sports magazine that wants you to step away from the algorithm

Rebecca Tauber Comments count 84

Emma Hayes’ road-trip blitz. Plus: Fanflation coming to NWSL?

Melanie Anzidei, Asli Pelit and more Comments count 1

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Emma Hayes' NWSL road trip: Humanity, humor and a lot of hugging

The USWNT coach's tour of America was fun to watch - she appeared less like an executive, more like a soccer obsessive British auntie

Asli Pelit Comments count 15

Gotham and Boston's rivalry is in its infancy – only time will tell if sparks will fly

Two matches in barely two months will not help an edge develop between these two teams - any feud will need some history first

Melanie Anzidei Comments count 5

NWSL Collectibles

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Briana Scurry 2000 Upper Deck UD Women's Major League Soccer USWNT #88 RC PSA 10

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Penelope Hocking 2023 Parkside NWSL PROMISING PROSPECTS GOLD PARALLEL Rookie 1/1

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Lilly Reale 2025 Parkside Keepr NWSL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AUTO AWARD 1/12 GOTHAM

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$274.99

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Lo'eau Labonta 2022 Parkside NWSL SIGNATURE SERIES FOIL AUTO 1/1 CURRENT

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Khadija Shaw set to leave Manchester City: How significant is her exit for WSL champions?

Barring a late U-turn, Shaw's time at City is due to come to an end.

Charlotte Harpur and Megan Feringa Comments count 13

U.S. Soccer turns page to its future with opening of national training center

U.S. Soccer's new home in Georgia is officially open for business, ushering in a new era for all of the federation's national teams

Felipe Cardenas Comments count 23

NWSL announces additional suspensions for 2 red-card fouls, including hair pulling

North Carolina's Feli Rauch and Angel City's Maiara Niehues banned for an additional match after committing red-card fouls last weekend.

Tamerra Griffin Comments count 31

In an era of fanflation, is the NWSL the best value in sports? – Down to Business

If the NWSL continues to grow the way it hopes to, it will eventually face the dilemma of prioritizing profit over its core audience.

Asli Pelit Comments count 38

Met Gala invitation or not, 'football is fashion’ in the women’s game

What would happen if the world of women's soccer collided with the Met Gala?

Tamerra Griffin Comments count 15

Spirit put the NWSL on notice. Plus: Americans still starring abroad

Welcome to Full Time, The Athletic's women's soccer newsletter.

Emily Olsen Comments count 4

Olivia Moultrie becomes youngest to reach 100 regular-season NWSL appearances

Moultrie sued the NWSL in 2021 for the right to play in the league, opening the floodgates for U-18 players to compete in it.

Melanie Anzidei Comments count 8

Soccer in Paraguay: Teenage forward Claudia Martinez 'ready to make history'

The teenager is quickly becoming the country's present rather than its future after a historic first NWSL goal.

Melanie Anzidei Comments count 7

How National Soccer Hall of Fame inductees choose their presenters: 'I didn’t do this on my own'

Tobin Heath and Heather O'Reilly join a growing group of honorees who look to family and friends to share the honor with them.

Asli Pelit Comments count 1

Thorns climb to top of NWSL table with goals from Marie Müller, Sophia Wilson

The Thorns' 2-0 win over the Wave helped them claim the top spot in the NWSL for the first time since late in the 2023 season.

Tamerra Griffin Comments count 15

NWSL says it will remain on spring-to-fall schedule through 2030

The NWSL now has significantly more time to figure out how shifting to a fall-to-spring season would work.

Melanie Anzidei Comments count 18

NWSL tables vote on flipping schedule to fall-to-spring: Sources

Flipping the calendar has been a years-long debate in the NWSL.

Melanie Anzidei and Asli Pelit Comments count 8

Three words: San Diego Wave's Lia Godfrey is NWSL's ‘most valuable rookie’

Godfrey, the former University of Virginia star, has cut through and made an immediate impact for a San Diego side that's topping the league

Tamerra Griffin Comments count 5

Meet the Spirit's lucky plastic coyote. Plus: Juicy midweek NWSL match

Welcome to Full Time, The Athletic's women's soccer newsletter.

Asli Pelit, Melanie Anzidei and more Comments count 5

Portland's Sophia Wilson scores 95th-minute game winner for first goal as a mom

Wilson's stoppage-time comeback goal marked her first finish in 541 days and stamped her long-awaited, hard-earned return to soccer.

Asli Pelit Comments count 14

San Diego Wave beat Denver Summit in stunning comeback to maintain No. 1 spot in NWSL

San Diego pulled a stunning turnaround, climbing back after entering halftime with a two-goal deficit.

Melanie Anzidei Comments count 6

Washington Spirit cruise beyond Kansas City Current to maintain José the Coyote's lucky streak

The Spirit, bolstered by the presence of their lucky plastic decoy, saw off the visitors with something to spare as Trinity Rodman made hay

Asli Pelit Comments count 13

Chelsea make Khadija Shaw £1m-per-year contract offer, Manchester City stay remains striker preference

Shaw is still leaning towards remaining with Man City. Her contract expires at the end of the season.

Megan Feringa, Charlotte Harpur and more Comments count 6

National Women's Soccer League

Mallory Swanson added to Chicago Stars active roster for first time since maternity leave

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Khadija Shaw set to leave Manchester City: How significant is her exit for WSL champions?

U.S. Soccer turns page to its future with opening of national training center

NWSL announces additional suspensions for 2 red-card fouls, including hair pulling

In an era of fanflation, is the NWSL the best value in sports? – Down to Business

Met Gala invitation or not, 'football is fashion’ in the women’s game

Spirit put the NWSL on notice. Plus: Americans still starring abroad

Olivia Moultrie becomes youngest to reach 100 regular-season NWSL appearances

Soccer in Paraguay: Teenage forward Claudia Martinez 'ready to make history'

How National Soccer Hall of Fame inductees choose their presenters: 'I didn’t do this on my own'

Thorns climb to top of NWSL table with goals from Marie Müller, Sophia Wilson

NWSL says it will remain on spring-to-fall schedule through 2030

NWSL tables vote on flipping schedule to fall-to-spring: Sources

Three words: San Diego Wave's Lia Godfrey is NWSL's ‘most valuable rookie’

Meet the Spirit's lucky plastic coyote. Plus: Juicy midweek NWSL match

Portland's Sophia Wilson scores 95th-minute game winner for first goal as a mom

San Diego Wave beat Denver Summit in stunning comeback to maintain No. 1 spot in NWSL

Washington Spirit cruise beyond Kansas City Current to maintain José the Coyote's lucky streak

Chelsea make Khadija Shaw £1m-per-year contract offer, Manchester City stay remains striker preference