USWNT's poor World Cup was a wake-up call for the NWSL. Here's what the league must fix
The symbiotic relationship between the USWNT and the NWSL means the league must be proactive in the aftermath of a terrible World Cup for the Americans.
The symbiotic relationship between the USWNT and the NWSL means the league must be proactive in the aftermath of a terrible World Cup for the Americans.
NWSL expansion side Bay FC has signed long-time San Francisco Bay Area resident Albertin Montoya as the club's first manager for its inaugural season in 2024.
Rapinoe's former teammates, coaches and opponents reflect on what made her such a special player for the USWNT and the NWSL before she retires.
Megan Rapinoe was authentically herself, and as she nears retirement, she'll remain a legend on and off the field for the USWNT.
The National Women's Soccer League has awarded an expansion team to Boston, with the new franchise set to begin play in 2026, the league announced Tuesday.
Ireland defender Diane Caldwell said her team reached the Women's World Cup "in spite" of their former coach Vera Pauw.
Manchester United's women's team signed American goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce on Thursday from OL Reign in the National Women's Soccer League.
The Women's World Cup players are back and the NWSL's focus now is entirely on which teams survive a close playoff race.
Oscar-winning actress and soccer club co-owner Natalie Portman on Thursday praised Spain's World Cup-winning players, saying they showed great resilience against "harassment, abuse and assault".
United States two-time World Cup winner and Angel City FC star Julie Ertz officially announced her retirement from international and club play on Thursday.
Forward Sophia Smith is week to week after suffering what the Portland Thorns FC called a mild medial collateral ligament sprain in her right knee.
Brazil's Ary Borges had a breakout Women's World Cup debut, but her teammates at NWSL's Racing Louisville have been singing her praises long before.
Mercury 13, a group led by sports entrepreneur Victoire Cogevina Reynal, said they are set to invest $100 million in acquiring women's soccer clubs in Europe and Latin America.
The 2023 Women's World Cup is memorable for ending with Spain taking its first crown, but we'll never forget a tournament of shocks, unpredictability and competitive balance, either. It bodes well for the game.
After a disastrous Women's World Cup, the USWNT needs serious reform, and here are the top 5 items on U.S. Soccer's to-do list.
An investor group headed by Chicago Cubs co-owner and Chicago Sky minority owner Laura Ricketts has reached an agreement in principle to acquire NWSL side the Chicago Red Stars.
After two calamitous tournament exits in a row, it's time to move on from the USWNT coach. This team can rebound and be better in 2024, but to do that, it needs a fresh start on the sideline.
Natalie Portman said she never dreamed of owning a professional sports team, but that changed when the Oscar-winning actress noticed the way one of her sons viewed female football players with the same "admiration and fandom" as male players.
The summer transfer window is open. Here are the big deals in the women's game and how we rate them, with Arsenal finally securing free agent Alessia Russo.
Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has gained many a fan at the ongoing Women's World Cup, and leads the Super Falcons-heavy line in ESPN's women's rankings for July.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Diego Wave FC | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | +7 | 33 |
Portland Thorns FC | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | +13 | 32 |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | +2 | 30 |
North Carolina Courage | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | +6 | 29 |
Washington Spirit | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | -2 | 29 |
OL Reign | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | +2 | 28 |
Houston Dash | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Orlando Pride | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | -2 | 25 |
Angel City FC | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | -3 | 25 |
Racing Louisville FC | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | +2 | 24 |
Chicago Red Stars | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | -16 | 24 |
Kansas City Current | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | -9 | 22 |