San Jose hires ex-Portland executive Wilkinson
Gavin Wilkinson was fired by Portland in 2022 after the release of the Yates Report, which detailed systemic verbal, emotional and sexual abuse by multiple NWSL coaches.
Patient Monday ready for more after first WAFCON goal
It took Washington Spirit and Nigeria forward Gift Monday all of four minutes to make her mark at her debut Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Now she's aiming for more.
Nigeria may have hit six past Egypt, but the scoreline was flattering
It was third time lucky for Nigeria, who once again made their way into the knockout stages of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after losing their opening game, beating Egypt 6-2, which was a flattering scoreline.
Denver Summit FC vs. North Carolina Courage - Game Highlights (1:18)
As new 'Ted Lasso' season premieres, fans might recognize a real-life NWSL club on the show
The new season of "Ted Lasso" was filmed in the U.S. at a real-life NWSL club for a cameo that serves as a key plot point of the show.
WAFCON Permutations - Nigeria, Zambia, and Ghana in thrilling, complex group conclusions
Only Morocco, of the WAFCON favourites, have avoided an early setback during their group stage campaign, with all of Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana falling to defeat in one of their fixtures so far.
NWSL set for earliest-ever start in 2027 due to WC
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) plans to begin its 2027 season on Feb. 11 in Los Angeles to coincide with the Super Bowl across town three days later, ESPN has confirmed.
Sources: Bay FC agree deal for Nighswonger
Bay FC has agreed to a deal to sign United States winger Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal in a move worth around $200,000, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
NWSL Power Rankings: Utah takes top spot as Washington tumbles down the order
Washington's loss to San Diego saw the Spirit surrender the No. 1 spot on ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, with Utah laying claim to best in the league.
Denver Summit FC vs. Boston Legacy FC - Game Highlights (1:18)
Utah Royals vs. Portland Thorns FC - Game Highlights (1:18)
Washington Spirit vs. San Diego Wave FC - Game Highlights (1:14)
Bay FC vs. Seattle Reign FC - Game Highlights (1:17)
Houston Dash vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC - Game Highlights (1:19)
Kansas City Current vs. Angel City FC - Game Highlights (1:19)
Racing Louisville FC vs. Chicago Stars - Game Highlights (1:17)
North Carolina Courage vs. Orlando Pride - Game Highlights (1:19)
Angel City's Jun Endo (torn ACL) out for season
Angel City forward Jun Endo suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee on July 11, and she will miss the rest of the NWSL season, the team announced on Friday.
U.S., Gotham star Sonnett (knee) out for season
Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett will miss the remainder of the NWSL season after having surgery for a ruptured patellar tendon in her left knee, the club announced on Friday.
NWSL midseason grades: Every team, A+ through F, at the halfway point of the season
Which NWSL clubs are acing or flunking the first half of the season? We grade all 16 teams.
Zambia's Banda critical of poor WAFCON marketing
Zambia captain Barbra Banda has called for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations to receive more effective advertising and significantly greater global exposure, amidst empty stands in Morocco.
Five Super Falcons players who must deliver for an 11th WAFCON title
Nigeria open the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title against Malawi in Rabat on July 28, chasing a record-extending 11th continental crown at a tournament expanded to 16 teams for the first time.
Utah Royals vs. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights (1:19)
Bay FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC - Game Highlights (1:19)
Kansas City Current vs. Racing Louisville FC - Game Highlights (1:19)
NWSL Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham FC | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | +11 | 37 |
| Washington Spirit | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | +13 | 36 |
| Utah Royals | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | +12 | 33 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | +5 | 32 |
| Kansas City Current | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | +4 | 29 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | +3 | 28 |
| North Carolina Courage | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | +5 | 27 |
| Angel City FC | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | +7 | 23 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | -1 | 23 |
| Orlando Pride | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | -4 | 23 |
| Denver Summit FC | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 20 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | -5 | 20 |
| Houston Dash | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | -6 | 19 |
| Bay FC | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 18 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | -13 | 14 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 17 | 4 | 0 | 13 | -24 | 12 |