Courage end KC's perfect start with stunning win
The previously winless North Carolina Courage scored twice in the final minutes of the game to hand the first-place Kansas City Current their first loss of the NWSL season on Saturday.
Kimmi Ascanio's fine finish makes it 3-0 San Diego (1:09)
Ashley Sanchez's goal completes stunning comeback for Courage (0:59)
Haley Hopkins slots in the goal for Kansas City Current (1:06)
Lorena makes a great save (0:30)
Sarah Schupansky nets first pro goal for Gotham FC (0:58)
Pride stage late comeback, avoid 2nd straight loss
Defending NWSL champions Orlando Pride rallied with three goals in the last 20 minutes to secure a 3-2 victory and avoid consecutive defeats after ending their 23-game unbeaten streak last week.
Angel City FC own goal gifts Orlando Pride the win (1:08)
Orlando Pride vs. Angel City FC - Game Highlights (1:55)
Barbra Banda scores in the 76th minute for Orlando (0:59)
Delanie Sheehan with a Spectacular Goal vs. Utah Royals (0:47)
NWSL seeks to launch second division in 2026
The National Women's Soccer League has formally applied to the U.S. Soccer Federation to create a new Division II league.
NWSL MVP Tracker: Thompson leads USWNT in ranking, but other internationals dominate
The NWSL MVP Tracker is back for 2025 to rank the best players, as Alyssa Thompson tries to catch Debinha and Temwa Chawinga.
Bay FC's Oshoala: African players raise NWSL bar
After experiencing one season in the United States, along with some outstanding talent from the African continent, Bay FC forward Asisat Oshoala believes that African players have raised the bar in the NWSL.
Lauren, Jrue Holiday invest in NWSL's Courage
Lauren and Jrue Holiday were announced as the newest investors of the North Carolina Courage through their Holiday Family Trust.
Caiya Hanks' delightful finish makes it 2-1 Thorns (0:54)
Bay FC eyes record NWSL crowd at Giants ballpark
Bay FC will play the Washington Spirit in a National Women's Soccer League match at Oracle Park, home of baseball's San Francisco Giants.
Ex-KC GK Schult: Euro teams don't want moms
As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women's soccer. She believes her career ended early because European clubs were reluctant to sign a player with children.
NWSL Power Rankings: KC, Spirit leapfrog Orlando at the top
Orlando's first defeat of 2025 cost the Pride, who fell behind KC and Washington in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.
NWSL roundup: Monday goal sees Spirit past Pride
Gift Monday scored in the 63rd minute and the Washington Spirit beat Orlando 1-0 on Saturday, handing the Pride their first loss of the NWSL season.
Kiki Pickett scores incredible goal for Bay FC (0:57)
Gift Monday pounces on keeper blunder for Spirit goal (0:26)
Delphine Cascarino scores goal for San Diego Wave FC (0:51)
USWNT's Rodman out indefinitely with back injury
USWNT star Trinity Rodman has been ruled out indefinitely by the Washington Spirit as she continues to manage an ongoing back injury, the NWSL team confirmed to ESPN.
Esther Gonzalez's brace leads Gotham FC to victory (0:54)
NWSL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Current | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 15 |
| Orlando Pride | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 15 |
| Washington Spirit | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 12 |
| Gotham FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 11 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Bay FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Angel City FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Houston Dash | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| North Carolina Courage | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Utah Royals | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 4 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -11 | 3 |