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The NWSL has announced the finalists for the league’s 2025 End-of-Year Awards. MVP nominees are Delphine Cascarino, Temwa Chawinga, Esther González, Manaka Matsukubo, and Bia Zaneratto. Shield winners Kansas City Current notched more nominations (8) than any other team:
NWSL names finalists for 2025 End-of-Year Awards
The NWSL has announced the finalists for the league’s 2025 End-of-Year Awards. Nominations include categories for Most Valuable Player, as well as the best defender, midfielder, goalkeeper, rookie, an...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The NWSL has announced the finalists for the league’s 2025 End-of-Year Awards. MVP nominees are Delphine Cascarino, Temwa Chawinga, Esther González, Manaka Matsukubo, and Bia Zaneratto. Shield winners Kansas City Current notched more nominations (8) than any other team:
The NWSL semifinal picture is set! The Portland Thorns bested the San Diego Wave to close out the quarterfinals at Providence Park. Reilyn Turner scored the game-winner in overtime. Portland will travel to Washington to face the Spirit next.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The NWSL semifinal picture is set! The Portland Thorns bested the San Diego Wave to close out the quarterfinals at Providence Park. Reilyn Turner scored the game-winner in overtime. Portland will travel to Washington to face the Spirit next.
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The 2025 NWSL End-of-Year Awards will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30pm ET.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The 2025 NWSL End-of-Year Awards will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30pm ET.
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According to a report by The Athletic, Atlanta will become the NWSL’s next expansion franchise, bringing the league to 17 teams following the additions of Boston and Denver next season.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
According to a report by The Athletic, Atlanta will become the NWSL’s next expansion franchise, bringing the league to 17 teams following the additions of Boston and Denver next season.
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On Sunday, @gothamfc.bsky.social shocked the top-seeded @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social with a 2-1 extra-time win to reach the NWSL semifinals, putting an end to Kansas City's record-breaking season.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
On Sunday, @gothamfc.bsky.social shocked the top-seeded @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social with a 2-1 extra-time win to reach the NWSL semifinals, putting an end to Kansas City's record-breaking season.
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It took 120 minutes and penalty kicks, but an emotional goal from Gift Monday and penalty shootout heroics from Aubrey Kingsbury eventually lifted the Washington Spirit past Racing Louisville for a spot in the #NWSL semifinals!
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November 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
It took 120 minutes and penalty kicks, but an emotional goal from Gift Monday and penalty shootout heroics from Aubrey Kingsbury eventually lifted the Washington Spirit past Racing Louisville for a spot in the #NWSL semifinals!
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The NWSL playoffs start tonight. Can anyone beat the Kansas City Current?
Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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The cases for, and against, someone other than the Current winning the NWSL Championship
The Orlando Pride are one of the teams heading the postseason and hoping to give the Kansas City Current a run for their money
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November 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The NWSL playoffs start tonight. Can anyone beat the Kansas City Current?
Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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The NWSL playoffs start tonight. Can anyone beat the Kansas City Current?
Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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The cases for, and against, someone other than the Current winning the NWSL Championship
The Orlando Pride are one of the teams heading the postseason and hoping to give the Kansas City Current a run for their money
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November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The NWSL playoffs start tonight. Can anyone beat the Kansas City Current?
Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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The @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social won't stop until they go all the way.
@kgier.bsky.social details their relentless pursuit of the crown:
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@kgier.bsky.social details their relentless pursuit of the crown:
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Kansas City Current staying ‘relentless’ in pursuit of NWSL title
The 2025 Shield winners have been seemingly unbeatable on their own pitch
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November 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social won't stop until they go all the way.
@kgier.bsky.social details their relentless pursuit of the crown:
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@kgier.bsky.social details their relentless pursuit of the crown:
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Meredith Speck notched a goal in the North Carolina Courage's valiant win over Gotham on Decision Day. @casconearianna.bsky.social breaks it down:
Anatomy of a Goal: Linnehan finds Speck on an island
For the Decision Day edition of Anatomy of a Goal, we’re taking a look at the team who just missed the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs: the North Carolina Courage. The Courage’s 3-2 win over N...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Meredith Speck notched a goal in the North Carolina Courage's valiant win over Gotham on Decision Day. @casconearianna.bsky.social breaks it down:
For the Decision Day edition of on Jenna's Talking Points, @jennapel.bsky.social talks Louisville's big win, KC's dominance, Jordyn Bugg's great week, and questions for Gotham and Bay:
Jenna’s Talking Points: Louisville win on Decision Day, Bay ends underwhelming season
The suspense and anticipation are finally over. Decision Day produced definitive answers to playoff questions. Racing Louisville make history by getting in, while the North Carolina Courage are out. M...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
For the Decision Day edition of on Jenna's Talking Points, @jennapel.bsky.social talks Louisville's big win, KC's dominance, Jordyn Bugg's great week, and questions for Gotham and Bay:
Heather Dyche has been named the new head coach of the U.S. U-23 WYNT. She’ll be the team’s first full-time head coach in more than 3 years.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Heather Dyche has been named the new head coach of the U.S. U-23 WYNT. She’ll be the team’s first full-time head coach in more than 3 years.
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The #NWSL Playoff Field is set!
Dan Lauletta takes a look at Week 26 in his latest Heat Check, including Racing Louisville's inclusion and North Carolina just missing the party.
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Dan Lauletta takes a look at Week 26 in his latest Heat Check, including Racing Louisville's inclusion and North Carolina just missing the party.
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Lauletta’s Heat Check: Playoff field set, expansion clubs in the news
The National Women’s Soccer League regular season is over and the playoff field is set. Here’s how the clubs shape up after most of Week 26. Cream of the Crop/Shield Winners z-Kansas City Current (21-...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The #NWSL Playoff Field is set!
Dan Lauletta takes a look at Week 26 in his latest Heat Check, including Racing Louisville's inclusion and North Carolina just missing the party.
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Dan Lauletta takes a look at Week 26 in his latest Heat Check, including Racing Louisville's inclusion and North Carolina just missing the party.
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She may not have played on #NWSL Decision Day, but she didn't need to. Temwa Chawinga wins the NWSL Golden Boot for the second year in a row!
November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
She may not have played on #NWSL Decision Day, but she didn't need to. Temwa Chawinga wins the NWSL Golden Boot for the second year in a row!
“Alyssa is that [example] that you want every rookie to learn from when you come into an environment."
Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Alyssa Naeher so special.
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✍️: Lesley Ryder
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Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Alyssa Naeher so special.
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✍️: Lesley Ryder
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Alyssa Naeher’s legacy of hard work and consistency
Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Naeher so special
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November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“Alyssa is that [example] that you want every rookie to learn from when you come into an environment."
Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Alyssa Naeher so special.
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✍️: Lesley Ryder
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Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Alyssa Naeher so special.
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✍️: Lesley Ryder
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Thank you to these legends who left the game better than they found it❤️❤️
November 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Thank you to these legends who left the game better than they found it❤️❤️
Watching Christen Press play her final game as a professional and be honored pregame by the Chicago Stars 🥹
November 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Watching Christen Press play her final game as a professional and be honored pregame by the Chicago Stars 🥹
🍊💜 Brazilian defender Rafaelle Souza has signed a new contract with the Orlando Pride, keeping her with the club through the 2028 season.
Catch up on recent NWSL moves with our Transfer Tracker!
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Catch up on recent NWSL moves with our Transfer Tracker!
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October 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🍊💜 Brazilian defender Rafaelle Souza has signed a new contract with the Orlando Pride, keeping her with the club through the 2028 season.
Catch up on recent NWSL moves with our Transfer Tracker!
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Catch up on recent NWSL moves with our Transfer Tracker!
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DB Pridham has also been named the Northern Super League's Player of the Year 2025. The 28-year-old has scored 18 goals for Ottawa Rapid FC in the NSL's inaugural season.
🏆 2025 NSL Forward of the Year — Delaney Baie Pridham
Sharp. Lethal. Unstoppable.
Delaney Baie Pridham is your 2025 NSL Forward of the Year. 💙🪽
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Précise. Redoutable. Imparable.
Delaney Baie Pridham est la Joueuse offensive de l’année 2025 de la SLN. 💙🪽
Sharp. Lethal. Unstoppable.
Delaney Baie Pridham is your 2025 NSL Forward of the Year. 💙🪽
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Précise. Redoutable. Imparable.
Delaney Baie Pridham est la Joueuse offensive de l’année 2025 de la SLN. 💙🪽
October 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
DB Pridham has also been named the Northern Super League's Player of the Year 2025. The 28-year-old has scored 18 goals for Ottawa Rapid FC in the NSL's inaugural season.
The #USWNT closed out this fall international window with an emphatic 6-0 win over New Zealand, headlined by a hat trick from Emma Sears.
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USWNT caps fall friendlies with emphatic win over New Zealand
Emma Sears' hat trick headlines 6-0 win
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October 30, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The #USWNT closed out this fall international window with an emphatic 6-0 win over New Zealand, headlined by a hat trick from Emma Sears.
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Tonight, the USWNT takes on the Football Ferns to close out the squads' respective 3-match international windows. New Zealand played Mexico twice, losing both times. The US split its series with Portugal, bouncing back from a shock loss with a 3-1 win on Sunday:
Led by a Moultrie brace, retooled USWNT takes second game against Portugal
The U.S. avenged Thursday's loss behind a brace from Olivia Moultrie.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Tonight, the USWNT takes on the Football Ferns to close out the squads' respective 3-match international windows. New Zealand played Mexico twice, losing both times. The US split its series with Portugal, bouncing back from a shock loss with a 3-1 win on Sunday:
Jason Kreis has been named President of Soccer Operations for Utah Royals FC and Real Salt Lake. Kreis formerly coached Real Salt Lake and led the team to win MLS Cup in 2009.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Jason Kreis has been named President of Soccer Operations for Utah Royals FC and Real Salt Lake. Kreis formerly coached Real Salt Lake and led the team to win MLS Cup in 2009.
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"Being intentional about how we keep developing a core group is always at the front of our mind," Emma Hayes said yesterday. She also hinted that in tonight's clash against NZ, she'd play players who didn't see many minutes against Portugal. Catch up on the first game in the USWNT's October camp:
USWNT falls to Portugal in first of back-to-back friendlies
Despite taking an early lead on a first-minute goal from Rose Lavelle, the U.S. women’s national team fell 2-1 to Portugal on Thursday night. The loss dropped the team’s record to 8-3-0 on the year, b...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"Being intentional about how we keep developing a core group is always at the front of our mind," Emma Hayes said yesterday. She also hinted that in tonight's clash against NZ, she'd play players who didn't see many minutes against Portugal. Catch up on the first game in the USWNT's October camp: