How Washington Spirit made it to the NWSL championship game

Washington Spirit have made the final of the NWSL in their first season under Jonatan Giraldez and will be looking to win their second NWSL Championship game on Sunday, here is everything you need to know before the match kicks off.

Where to watch NWSL final: Stream, TV, lineups for Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit

The 2024 NWSL playoffs have provided a matchup of titans in the league final as the regular season champions Orlando Pride take on second-place finisher Washington Spirit.

Who are the role players worth watching in the 2024 NWSL Championship Game

Find out what members of the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit beyond the star players on each team could play a pivotal role in the 2024 NWSL Championship Game.

Can Marta get a fairy tale ending to her year by leading Orlando to the NWSL championship

Is Marta destined to lead the Orlando Pride to the NWSL championship or will she lose her second championship game of the year.

How Orlando Pride made it to the NWSL championship game

The Orlando Pride will play their first ever NWSL Championship game on Sunday with Marta hoping to win her first ever NWSL playoff, here is everything you need to know before the match kicks off.

Best ticket deals for Pride vs. Spirit in 2024 NWSL Championship

The Orlando Pride face the Washington Spirit in the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City. Here's how to get the best prices on tickets for the match.

Ranking the 10 best players in the NWSL semifinals

Look at a ranking of the 10 best players who will be participating in the semifinals of the 2024 NWSL playoffs.

Best tickets for Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC NWSL Semifinals match

The Washington Spirit host NJ/NY Gotham FC in the 2024 NWSL Semifinals. Here's everything to know to get the best deals on tickets for the match at Audi Field in DC.

Chicago Red Stars just snuck into the NWSL playoffs, can they now go all the way?

Chicago Red Stars just snuck into the NWSL playoffs with a single match to spare, but they could still seize their chance at silverware.

Can Bay FC win the NWSL playoffs in their first ever season?

Bay FC have reached the playoffs in their inaugural NWSL season. The new franchise are looking to lay down a huge marker by winning the knockout competition.

Can Portland Thorns win the playoffs and end Christine Sinclair's career in style?

Portland Thorns are chasing a fourth NWSL playoffs victory to give Christine Sinclair the ultimate end to her playing career.

Can North Carolina Courage claim silverware for a third year in a row in the NWSL playoffs?

North Carolina Courage won the NWSL Challenge Cup in 2022 and 2023 and will look to make it three trophies in a row in the 2024 NWSL playoffs.

Kansas City Current has the NWSL golden boot winner, can they win the playoffs too?

Kansas City Current has never won the NWSL playoffs, but with Temwa Chawinga, they have a great chance of playoff glory in 2024.

NJ/NY Gotham FC are chasing consecutive NWSL playoff titles: who stands in their way?

NJ/NY Gotham FC won the NWSL playoffs in 2023 and are looking to repeat this achievement in the 2024 playoffs.

Can Trinity Rodman and Jonatan Giraldez guide Washington Spirit to victory in the NWSL playoffs?

Washington Spirit finished second in the NWSL table but will be one of the favorites in the 2024 NWSL playoffs.

Orlando Pride are chasing a domestic double: who do they play in the NWSL playoffs?

Orlando Pride are chasing a domestic double after winning the NWSL shield. Which teams await them in the NWSL playoffs?

How do the NWSL playoffs work and who won in 2023?

The NWSL playoffs are due to start next weekend. How do the NWSL playoffs work and which NWSL team has the best NWSL record.

Why new NWSL franchise apologized for 'Too Many Balls' campaign

Here's everything to know about BOS Nation's "Too Many Balls" ad, including why the new NWSL franchise apologized for the controversial campaign.

Is New York City's NWSL club Gotham FC named after Batman?

NWSL club NJ/NY Gotham FC calls to mind a well-known bit of comic lore with connections to New York City and New Jersey.

Where to watch Kansas City vs. Gotham FC: Latest team news and TV information

Kansas City vs. Gotham FC kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the NWSL match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

How to watch Champions League, Serie A, EFL, and more soccer on Paramount+ in USA

U.S. broadcaster CBS Sports has significantly increased its soccer broadcast portfolio in recent years, adding Italian and English leagues to its already titanous UEFA club competitions.

Trinity Rodman back injury updates after leaving pitch in wheelchair

USWNT star Trinity Rodman has been one of the best players not only for her national team but her club Washington Spirit as well, so it was alarming when she was left in significant pain after a back injury on Friday.

Disney CEO Bob Iger makes Angel City FC most valuable women's sports franchise ever

Disney CEO Bob Iger bought Angel City FC for a record price, making it the most valuable women's sports franchise in the world.

2024 NWSL draft: TV channel, live stream, picks, and top prospects

After a thrilling 2023 season in which the NWSL grew significantly in popularity and visibility, two expansion clubs joined the league as top young players are set to join the journey for the coming 2024 campaign.

Tobin Heath not playing for USWNT at World Cup due to knee injury

Vlatko Andonovski was forced to leave veteran Tobin Heath and her 181 career international caps off the USWNT roster for the 2023 Women's World Cup due to a knee injury.

ACL injuries in women's soccer: What's being done to prevent them?

When a handful of top women's soccer players all suffered ACL tears within the same three-month span in 2022, The Sporting News took an in-depth dive into the frequency of knee ligament injuries in the women's game and what's being done about it.

Who is Chloe Ricketts? Meet the youngest player to sign a contract with the NWSL

The Washington Spirit has signed the youngest player to an NWSL contract in history: 15-year-old high school sophomore Chloe Ricketts.

Thorns win another NWSL title, cement status best women's team in USA

The Portland Thorns captured a third NWSL league title and the latest silverware in a long list that makes them the most successful U.S. team since the start of the league. They also happen to have the best player in the NWSL and USWNT today.

NWSL Championship: Portland vs. Kansas City TV, stream & lineups

The Championship matchup is a compelling one, with a star-studded Thorns squad taking on a storybook Kansas City side that will look to go worst-to-first in just their second season of existence.

NWSL abuse investigation explained: Systemic abuse found in women's soccer

The first of two separate investigations into the NWSL abuse scandal released its findings in a 172-page report issued by former U.S. deputy attorney general Sally Yates which details "systemic abuse" across women's soccer in the USA.

Megan Rapinoe shown first red card of professional career

Tobin Heath leaves Arsenal Women: What's next?

The 33-year-old American leaves Arsenal after a disappointing, injury-riddled season, but a move to the NWSL could be on the horizon.

NWSL standings, schedule, top scorers for 2022 regular season

The 2022 NWSL season is arguably the most highly anticipated in the league's history as 12 teams compete for the NWSL crown across a full 22-match season.

What is the NWSL Challenge Cup? Tournament rundown & results

The third annual NWSL Challenge Cup is in the books with the 2022 champion crowned on May 7. The tournament was introduced for the first time in 2020 and kicks off every NWSL season.

Where USWNT players play their club soccer

With the USWNT gearing up to push for 2023 World Cup qualification this summer, take a look at where the top U.S. women's national team stars play their club ball.

Top NWSL stars for 2022 season

With the NWSL Challenge Cup set to kick off the 2022 season, here's a look at the biggest names across the U.S. domestic professional women's soccer league.

When does NWSL season start?

The highly anticipated NWSL season will soon be underway, as two new expansion teams join the pack. With the 2022 Challenge Cup leading into the regular season, get all the key details for the start of the 2022 NWSL campaign.

USWNT's Horan joins Lyon on loan

The midfielder will join her international teammate Catarina Macario at the French giants.

NWSL Draft: Every pick for '22 season

A total of 50 college players were selected in the NWSL Draft as the 12 clubs continue to build for the 2022 season.

NWSL Expansion Draft: Seven players taken

Expansion teams Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC added new players in a special draft ahead of their inaugural season in the league.

Alex Morgan completes San Diego Wave transfer

The 32-year-old has departed Orlando Pride to return to her home state and play out the rest of her career in San Diego.

Florida State vs. BYU for women's soccer title

The Seminoles and the Cougars face off for the NCAA women's soccer title on Monday in Santa Clara, Calif.

NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament: Schedule & bracket

The NCAA women's soccer Division I tournament is set to play its final on Monday, Dec. 6 when Florida State faces BYU for the 2021 title.

DeCourcy: Spirit's title run like nothing you've ever seen

There is no championship team in U.S. sports history that has had to endure what the Washington Spirit did in its run to the 2021 NWSL crown.

NWSL players stop matches, outline demands

In the first matches played since a report in The Athletic exposed allegations of sexual coercion and other abuse, the NWSL's players took a stand and made their voices heard.

Explaining the NWSL scandal rocking women's pro soccer

The fallout continues from The Athletic's report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment in the National Women's Soccer League.

NWSL in crisis: What's next for women's soccer league

The season will resume on Oct. 6, but despite the firing of Paul Riley and the resignation of Lisa Baird, there is plenty more that needs to be done by the nine-year-old league

NWSL players slam 9am kickoff for title match

The early start for the title match on Nov. 20 was designed to accommodate national television, but the decision has not gone down well with players

Hope Solo says Megan Rapinoe would 'almost bully' players to kneel during anthem; Solo left USWNT in 2016

Solo was not a member of the USWNT at the time when Rapinoe began kneeling during the national anthem.

USWNT's Carli Lloyd set to retire

The 39-year-old soccer legend will conclude her career with four final friendlies with the U.S. women's national team.

Moultrie, 15, youngest to make NSWL debut

Olivia Moultrie, 15, became the youngest player in NWSL history when she debuted for Portland Thorns FC against Racing Louisville FC.

Soccer expansion team coming to San Diego

The NWSL announces that a new San Diego team will join Angel City FC as expansion teams beginning play in the 2022 season

USWNT duo Mewis and Lavelle leave Man City

The World Cup winners will go back to the United States, with Mewis to play for the North Carolina Courage while Lavelle joins OL Reign

Sports world reacts as Derek Chauvin found guilty in death of George Floyd

Floyd's death in May 2020 prompted a national social justice movement.

USWNT star Dahlkemper joins Man City

The World Cup-winning defender has joined Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle, her United States team-mates, at the club, leaving the North Carolina Courage

Washington Spirit draft pick Trinity Rodman doesn't want to be 'known just as Dennis Rodman's daughter'

The United States youth international forward was taken second overall in Wednesday night's NWSL draft

Spirit acquire USWNT star O'Hara from Utah

The 32-year-old joins after spending three seasons with the Royals, where injuries, a pandemic and international duty limited her to just 12 matches

Sue Bird posts captionless proposal photo with Megan Rapinoe on Instagram and fans are freaking out

Megan Rapinoe finally put a ring on it and got down on one knee to propose to Sue Bird.

WSL isn't the best league in the world - but it can be

Everton's win over Chelsea shows the gap to elite teams like Arsenal and Man City is closing - but it will take time for the whole league to improve

All players kneel for national anthem as NWSL returns

Members of the Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage unanimously took knees as the Star-Spangled Banner was played in advance of Saturday's game.

Trump comments place U.S. soccer stars at heart of anthem debate

The current incumbent of the White House has vowed not to watch the USMNT or USWNT if players take a knee during the national anthem

Carli Lloyd puts NFL quest on hold

Carli Lloyd has won World Cups and Olympic gold medals with the USA women's national team, but she still craves a chance at playing in the NFL.

Soccer stars Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris get married in lavish wedding in Miami

The couple, who met playing for the U.S. National Team in 2010, have been together for ten years.

Megan Rapinoe to...Barcelona?

The Best FIFA Women's Player award winner has been linked with a move to Spain but the U.S. legend is unsure over the speculation.

Could Lloyd's celebration be hint?

If Lloyd does try to pursue an NFL career, she already has support from several kickers, including the Bills' Stephen Hauschka.

Andersen offers to help Lloyd

Lloyd turned heads when she drilled a 55-yard field goal while visiting an Eagles practice earlier this month.

Rapinoe, Ellis among FIFA nominees

Alex Morgan, Julie Ertz and Rose LaVelle also are on the shortlist after helping the U.S. defend its World Cup title this summer.

U.S. Soccer defends equal pay

U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro released a letter to federation members, explaining results of financial analysis over 10 years.

USWNT's Rose Lavelle could not believe she was meeting Rose Lavelle

The World Cup winner met a young fan of the same name in her first weekend back home with her club team.

Ashlyn Harris defends USWNT against Jaelene Hinkle's anti-Christian claim: 'Your religion was never the problem'

The World Cup champion said Jaelene Hinkle was left off the USWNT roster because of "intolerance," not her Christian faith.

A beginner's guide to watching USWNT stars in the National Women's Soccer League

Your favorite U.S. women's national team soccer stars play year round, not just during the World Cup. Here's everything you need to know to follow and watch the rest of the 2019 NWSL season.

Marta & Orlando eyeing play-offs

It has been a slow start to 2019 for the Orlando Pride but Marta and the team are still looking to compete with the best.

Oderga scores and dances in three consecutive matches

The Gboko-born attacker has found the back of the net in three consecutive fixtures for the Germantown side

Kgatlana in line for Houston Dash debut

The South Africa international has finally received her paperwork and is now available for selection for the Vera Pauw coached side

Rachel Platten forgets words to national anthem, has to start over twice

Rachel Platten is an incredible singer, but she experienced every performer's worst nightmare, when she forgot the lyrics to the "Star Spangled Banner" before the Utah Royals and Chicago Red Stars NWSL game on April 14.

Linda Mothlalo makes NWSL debut

The 19-year-old started Dash’s 1-1 draw against Chicago Red Stars on Sunday

NWSL's Boston Breakers cease operations

The 2018 NWSL season will now go forward with nine teams after one of American soccer's oldest women's franchises was forced to go under

Lloyd, Press on the move in blockbuster NWSL trade

The two-time FIFA world player of the year is returning to New Jersey in a three-team deal

FC Kansas City ceases operations

The NWSL side's roster will move to the new Utah team for the 2018 season, effectively relocating the FCKC franchise under new ownership

Real Salt Lake to launch NWSL franchise

A new franchise will play at Rio Tinto Stadium in Utah, with FC Kansas City set to cease operations

Portland Thorns claim NWSL title

Lindsey Horan scored just after halftime as Mark Parsons' side claimed its second league title

'Highly impaired' Morgan kicked out of Disney

The USWNT star and three others, including a pair of Orlando City players, were told to leave Epcot Center after an incident

MLS Players Union denounces Trump comments

The U.S. president called on NFL team owners to fire players for kneeling during the national anthem, and the MLS Players Union expressed its concern

USWNT stars latest to defy Donald Trump

The U.S. national team veterans were among the players who stayed in the locker room during the national anthem ahead of an NWSL match Sunday

Chicago acquires USWNT midfielder Brian

The 24-year-old Women's World Cup champion is heading to the Windy City in a deal that sends Kristie Mewis to the Houston Dash

Leroux: Return a 'dream come true'

Back from a lengthy layoff, the U.S. national team star is rounding into form with FC Kansas City while embracing life as a new mother

Ordega targets more awards with Spirit

After bagging an award courtesy her brace against Sky Blue, the Spirit forward has set her sights on claiming more honours in the US women topflight

Spirit acquire USWNT star Pugh

One of U.S. Soccer's brightest young stars will begin her professional career in Washington, where she will become one of the faces of the NWSL

Barca looking to start NWSL team

The club's Board of Directors approved a development plan to start a women's team in the United States, as part of the National Women's Soccer League

WATCH: Leroux scores in NWSL return

After missing time with an injury and then having a child, the USWNT forward notched an early goal in domestic play.

Orlando Pride sign Marta

The 31-year-old joins the NWSL side after several seasons in Sweden.

Lloyd leaves NWSL for Man City

The reigning FIFA World Player of the Year has joined the club for the 2017 Spring Series, FA Women’s Cup and UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign.

MM: What A+E brings to the NWSL

The television network made a groundbreaking investment in the NWSL that could pay off for both parties.

Lifetime to broadcast NWSL matches

Lifetime will broadcast a match every Saturday of the season after agreeing to a three-year deal with the league.

NWSL champion moves to North Carolina

The club will begin play in 2017 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

Morgan moving to Lyon to start 2017

The American forward is heading to France until the end of Lyon's season before returning to the Orlando Pride.

Krieger traded to Orlando

The Washington Spirit have dealt their captain in exchange for an improved slot in the NWSL's distribution ranking order.

WNY wins NWSL crown

It again took extra time, but the Flash won the NWSL championship after finding two equalizers and getting the better of the Washington Spirit from the spot.

NWSL final set after WNY win

The NWSL Shield winners were eliminated by the Flash and move on to next week's league final against the Washington Spirit.

U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe follows Colin Kaepernick's lead in anthem protest

Rapinoe knelt for the national anthem before a Sunday night NWSL match, saying she did so as "a nod to Kaepernick."

U.S. soccer star Carli Lloyd injures knee but should be fine for Olympics

U.S. soccer fans can breathe a little easier: Carli Lloyd should be good to go for this summer’s Olympics in Rio.

Abby Wambach, Megan Rapinoe to donate brains to concussion research

Following Brandi Chastain's lead, the U.S. soccer stars said they, too, will make their contributions to science.

U.S. soccer's Megan Rapinoe tears ACL, iffy for 2016 Olympics

Rapinoe is seen as a key player for the women's national team, and her recovery will keep her from at least Olympic qualifying matches.

Obama during USWNT White House visit: 'Playing like a girl means you're a badass'

The U.S. women's soccer team visited the White House Tuesday, where President Obama couldn't help but gush on their accomplishments.

Hope Solo called a 's—ty person' by former 'Dancing with the Stars' partner

"Dancing with the Stars" pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy had some biting words for his former partner Hope Solo.