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We are officially 500 days away from the 2027 #FIFAWomensWorldCup! Who's making your dream roster?
February 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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"What’s exciting me is maybe not a lot of people are believing in us."

The Chicago Stars, under first-year coach Martin Sjögren, are ready to make a comeback, writes Abigail Segel.

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Martin Sjögren, Jameese Joseph and the Chicago Stars are ready to make a comeback
'What’s exciting me is maybe not a lot of people are believing in us,' Joseph told the press from Spain
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February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The Northern Super League has released its 2026 schedule. The Canadian league’s second season will begin with a rematch of its first-ever final game, with Shield-winners AFC Toronto visiting champions Vancouver Rise FC on April 24 at Swanguard Stadium.

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Players from AFC Toronto and the Halifax Tides, as well as young children, walk onto the pitch of a Northern Super League game. Tall banners with Canadian flag imagery billow beside them, and a banner that says "History is happening" hangs above them.
February 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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The Seattle Reign will play three home matches in Spokane due to Lumen Field's role as a men's World Cup host site. @karimandered.bsky.social details what went into the decision, and how personnel around the club are feeling about it:

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How the Seattle Reign are approaching a three-match swing through Spokane
'We just get to expand our fanbase,' Emeri Adames says, 'and that’s always exciting'
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February 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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The Denver Summit announced that more than 40,000 tickets have been sold for its home opener vs. the Washington Spirit on March 28, at Mile High Stadium!

The highest-attendance record for a single game was 40,091 at Oracle Park in August 2025.

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February 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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On Sunday, extra-time drama decided the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, as Arsenal lifted the trophy with a 3-2 win over Corinthians.

Meanwhile, Gotham bounced back to claim third over AS FAR. ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/02/01/a...
Arsenal win inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup; Gotham take third
The inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, a global club tournament designed to determine the world’s top women’s club side by pitting six continental champions against one another, wrapped up on Sunda...
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February 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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After two years in France, Eva Gaetino is back in the United States! 🇺🇸

The former Notre Dame standout has signed a three-year deal with @denversummitfc.bsky.social.

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January 31, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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🇳🇴 Thorns sign Norwegian youth midfielder
🇭🇹 Utah sign Haitian midfielder Dayana Pierre-Louis
🌅 LA loan Maithé López to Vancouver Rise
😼 Courage acquire Cameron Brooks from Napoli

See all the latest #NWSL roster moves with our Transfer Tracker!

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January 29, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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The legendary Crystal Dunn has decided to retire at 33.

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Crystal Dunn, World Cup and Olympic champion, retires at 33
The three-time NWSL Champion and Shield winner called time on her career
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January 29, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Strong analysis as always from @secondball.bsky.social that analyzes the tactics and the team but also steps back to evaluate the wider moment in history. Exactly why you should subscribe to The Equalizer 😉
January 29, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Gotham's 1-0 loss to Corinthians in the FIFA Champions Cup semifinal exposed weaknesses on the international stage. Blair Newman breaks down what the loss means for the NWSL.

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How Corinthians shocked Gotham in the FIFA Champions Cup — and what it means for the NWSL
Gotham's semifinal loss exposed known weaknesses, but it's even more worrisome for NWSL brass touting the league as the world's best.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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The USWNT's 5-0 win over Chile on Wednesday highlighted the player pool’s impressive depth of young talent.

Catch up on the match ⤵️
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USWNT victory over Chile highlights depth, new faces
Trio of first international goals plus two debutants record first assist while Emily Sams captains side for first time
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January 28, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Gotham FC have fallen out of contention for the inaugural Champions Cup after losing 1-0 to CONMEBOL champions Corinthians in the semifinal. Corinthians broke the stalemate in the 83rd minute with a goal from captain Gabi Zanotti.

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January 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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The #USWNT closed out its first set of 2026 friendlies with a dominant 5-0 victory over Chile Tuesday night. Ayo Oke earned her first cap while Croix Bethune, Jameese Joseph and Emily Sams each scored their first senior international goal!
USWNT dominates Chile 5-0 in second California friendly
Croix Bethune, Jameese Joseph and Emily Sams each score their first senior international goal
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January 28, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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The USWNT will close out its January camp tonight with a match against Chile in Santa Barbara. Emma Hayes has said tonight's starting lineup will be entirely changed from the lineup that started in the team's 6-0 trounce of Paraguay on Saturday.

Catch up on that match ⤵️
Young USWNT shows out in second half against Paraguay
Inexperience shows in first half but fun and experimentation prevails in second
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January 27, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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🏆 Gotham inks a two-time national champion
🇵🇾 Washington makes it official with Martínez
🇨🇦 Prince officially signs with Boston
🚀 Houston's got Robbe

See all the latest #NWSL updates with our Transfer Tracker!

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January 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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A 6–0 USWNT win to kick off 2026, fueled by debutants, Rodman setting the tone, and 20-year-old Claire Hutton becoming the youngest captain on record. Emma Hayes’ next-gen trust is already paying dividends.
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Young USWNT shows out in second half against Paraguay
Inexperience shows in first half but fun and experimentation prevails in second
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January 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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The youth of the #USWNT may have shown in their first half struggles against Paraguay, but fun and experimentation won out in the second half to complete a 6-0 romp. Abigail Segel breaks down Saturday's win ⤵️
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January 25, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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The youth of the #USWNT may have shown in their first half struggles against Paraguay, but fun and experimentation won out in the second half to complete a 6-0 romp. Abigail Segel breaks down Saturday's win ⤵️
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January 25, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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The #USWNT kicked 2026 off with a bang, defeating Paraguay 6-0. Reilyn Turner scored in her senior debut, Ally Sentnor bagged a brace, captain Trinity Rodman and Emma Sears each added one, and Maddie Dahlien and Sally Menti earned their first caps.
USWNT defeats Paraguay 6-0 with storm of second-half goals
Reilyn Turner scores in USWNT debut, Maddie Dahlien and Sally Menti earn first caps, Ally Sentnor scores brace
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January 25, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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The #USWNT announced it will play three friendlies against Japan during the April FIFA Window. The trio of games will kick off April 11 at PayPal Park, then April 14 at Lumen Field for the team's first match in Seattle since 2017, and conclude April 17 at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park.
USWNT announces April friendlies against Japan, long-awaited return to Seattle
Kick off April 11 at PayPal Park, April 14 at Lumen Field, conclude window April 17 at DICK's Sporting Goods Park
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January 24, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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The North Carolina Courage has named its third head coach in club history, hiring Mak Lind from Swedish side BK Häcken Women. The 37-year-old former player has already joined the team for preseason training camp.
North Carolina Courage names Mak Lind next head coach
37-year-old former player joins from Swedish side BK Häcken Women, begins duties immediately
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January 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Trinity Rodman is here to stay 🤩

The #USWNT and Washington Spirit star is now the highest-paid women's soccer player in the world 💵 🌎

Rodman’s record contract is good news for NWSL — even as questions remain, writes Jenna Pel.

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January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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When Trinity Rodman inked her 3-year contract with the Washington Spirit, fans breathed a sigh of relief.

As Jenna Pel writes, there's still much we don't know about this contract, but reasons to be happy nonetheless:

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Rodman’s record contract is good news for NWSL— even as questions remain
Rodman: 'I still feel like there's so much more I have to give, and so much more that I want to do'
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January 23, 2026 at 4:10 AM
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Trinity Rodman will stay with the Washington Spirit for three more years, ending months of speculation about her future:

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Trinity Rodman re-signs with Washington Spirit in landmark deal
Rodman's 3-year deal ends months of speculation about her next destination
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January 23, 2026 at 12:15 AM