NWSL Notes
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I post #Nwsl Attendance + #USLSuperLeague. data from league website or club websites. Not affiliated with the nwsl or USL. Just a follower that tracks numbers. Opinions are my own
How many games did Mal play with Ludmila? It couldn’t have been that many. Interested to see Chicago’s next moves to strengthen the squad. They still have some roster spots
January 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM
How many games did Mal play with Ludmila? It couldn’t have been that many. Interested to see Chicago’s next moves to strengthen the squad. They still have some roster spots
Either the Spirit are trying to be GK FC or there’s going to be more transfers ( loans, transfers, hopefully not injuries) .
The Washington Spirit has signed goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko from Vanderbilt University to a one-year contract, the club announced today. Wojdelko begins her professional career in DC as the Spirit’s first 2026 rookie signing.
January 9, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Either the Spirit are trying to be GK FC or there’s going to be more transfers ( loans, transfers, hopefully not injuries) .
Thorns 🤝Angel City ownership not knowing the market value of players
The reported fee of $800k for Sam Coffey is way too low #BAONPDX
If this is around the final amount, it’s an even bigger loss for Portland Thorns.
She has two years remaining on the contract.
For a world class talent of her caliber and stature, it’s an absolutely awful return.
#NWSL #USWNT
If this is around the final amount, it’s an even bigger loss for Portland Thorns.
She has two years remaining on the contract.
For a world class talent of her caliber and stature, it’s an absolutely awful return.
#NWSL #USWNT
Manchester City is finalizing a transfer with the #NWSL's Portland Thorns for #USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey.
Sources say the fee will be at least $800K, possibly higher when final. Coffey is flying to England, terms agreed, wants to experience Europe.
@tomjgarry.bsky.social w/1st report of talks
Sources say the fee will be at least $800K, possibly higher when final. Coffey is flying to England, terms agreed, wants to experience Europe.
@tomjgarry.bsky.social w/1st report of talks
January 9, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Thorns 🤝Angel City ownership not knowing the market value of players
This. The thorns should absolutely demand more. 800k is simply too low. It would be a failure of Agoos and the thorns ownership if they don’t negotiate more.
In the context of the Grace Geyoro transfer fee (which was, it turned out, more like $1.34 million in the end), this is absolute theft from Man City
Manchester City is finalizing a transfer with the #NWSL's Portland Thorns for #USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey.
Sources say the fee will be at least $800K, possibly higher when final. Coffey is flying to England, terms agreed, wants to experience Europe.
@tomjgarry.bsky.social w/1st report of talks
Sources say the fee will be at least $800K, possibly higher when final. Coffey is flying to England, terms agreed, wants to experience Europe.
@tomjgarry.bsky.social w/1st report of talks
January 9, 2026 at 3:09 AM
This. The thorns should absolutely demand more. 800k is simply too low. It would be a failure of Agoos and the thorns ownership if they don’t negotiate more.
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i swear so many people in the nwsl think fans are stupid
It’s so wild that they have a sporting director who has worked in woso for decades and has all these contacts, but the owner is like “I went to college with this guy” and thinks that’s not unprofessional and irresponsible
January 8, 2026 at 9:59 PM
i swear so many people in the nwsl think fans are stupid
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Chicago Stars FC want to play at the new Ryan Field at Northwestern starting in 2027 for at least five years & have filed paperwork with Evanston to do so. Sources have told me this is a temporary measure as the club still wants it own stadium #WithTheStars #NWSL evanstonnow.com/womens-pro-s...
Women's pro soccer team wants to play at new Ryan Field - Evanston Now
Will file "unique usage permit" request with city.
evanstonnow.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Chicago Stars FC want to play at the new Ryan Field at Northwestern starting in 2027 for at least five years & have filed paperwork with Evanston to do so. Sources have told me this is a temporary measure as the club still wants it own stadium #WithTheStars #NWSL evanstonnow.com/womens-pro-s...
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"It was pretty humbling because we had a lot of inbound calls from a lot of highly capable individuals as we did not use a search firm." -Chris Long on the coaching search (? from Jillian Carroll)
January 9, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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When I get asked why North American women, Black women, women of color aren’t coaching in the NWSL, I’m just going to send them this quote.
The good ol’ boys network in soccer is alive & well in 🇺🇸. That Chris Long is calling Jesse Marsch “looking for a coach” is a symptom of a systemic problem.
The good ol’ boys network in soccer is alive & well in 🇺🇸. That Chris Long is calling Jesse Marsch “looking for a coach” is a symptom of a systemic problem.
"Jesse Marsch gave me a call and said 'hey, a friend of mine that I went to college with [Chris Long] is looking for a coach. He asked me for someone and I had one name: yours." -Armas (? from Taylor Kauffman @kmbc9.bsky.social)
January 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM
When I get asked why North American women, Black women, women of color aren’t coaching in the NWSL, I’m just going to send them this quote.
The good ol’ boys network in soccer is alive & well in 🇺🇸. That Chris Long is calling Jesse Marsch “looking for a coach” is a symptom of a systemic problem.
The good ol’ boys network in soccer is alive & well in 🇺🇸. That Chris Long is calling Jesse Marsch “looking for a coach” is a symptom of a systemic problem.
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A guy who has never worked in women’s football said “this is your guy” and you just go with it is the epitome of cronyism.
January 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
A guy who has never worked in women’s football said “this is your guy” and you just go with it is the epitome of cronyism.
A lot is happening with the nwsl but this shouldn’t get lost. The stadium has really shielded the Longs from criticism from questionable decisions. This feels like nwsl 1.0. This league is one step forward two steps back.
"Jesse Marsch gave me a call and said 'hey, a friend of mine that I went to college with [Chris Long] is looking for a coach. He asked me for someone and I had one name: yours." -Armas (? from Taylor Kauffman @kmbc9.bsky.social)
January 9, 2026 at 2:06 AM
A lot is happening with the nwsl but this shouldn’t get lost. The stadium has really shielded the Longs from criticism from questionable decisions. This feels like nwsl 1.0. This league is one step forward two steps back.
Like AT this just seems like an opportunity Coffey wanted. Even if the thorns didn’t have the Karina GM era. She would have still wanted to play in Europe. I think a club doing right by a player and letting her pursue her dream is the right decision. Per ESPN this was her desire.
However, this seems like a situation where Jeff Agoos and front office had absolutely no control and wanted to do right by her.
There was almost no way for them to salvage what was lost when Karina LeBlanc was GM.
Nothing is done yet, but seems probable headed that way.
There was almost no way for them to salvage what was lost when Karina LeBlanc was GM.
Nothing is done yet, but seems probable headed that way.
January 8, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Like AT this just seems like an opportunity Coffey wanted. Even if the thorns didn’t have the Karina GM era. She would have still wanted to play in Europe. I think a club doing right by a player and letting her pursue her dream is the right decision. Per ESPN this was her desire.
The NWSL ownerships/ FO/Jessica Berman need to wake up. Transfers are always going to happen but they need to realize they are losing momentum.HIP isn’t going to stop that. Do they want to be the best league or shield the poor owners? You can’t do both with the growth of the game. They are fumbling
January 8, 2026 at 6:42 PM
The NWSL ownerships/ FO/Jessica Berman need to wake up. Transfers are always going to happen but they need to realize they are losing momentum.HIP isn’t going to stop that. Do they want to be the best league or shield the poor owners? You can’t do both with the growth of the game. They are fumbling
Sam Coffey to Man City
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Sam Coffey to Man City
The players on this roster have less than 15 caps. The exception being Trinity. Its good to see the roster show some progress in expanding the pool. This was the 2025 January Camp
January 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
The players on this roster have less than 15 caps. The exception being Trinity. Its good to see the roster show some progress in expanding the pool. This was the 2025 January Camp
Is the league adding another bald coach? TBD
Team Source: Portland Thorns Head Coaching search down to FINAL SHORTLIST #BAONPDX
HC will bring in multiple assistant coaches
Hire expected to be announced during preseason window
New director of scouting & recruiting
Facility status
Moves?
Key Updates👇
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/portland-tho...
HC will bring in multiple assistant coaches
Hire expected to be announced during preseason window
New director of scouting & recruiting
Facility status
Moves?
Key Updates👇
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/portland-tho...
Portland Thorns Updates: Head coaching search, new director of scouting, state-of-the-art training facility, recruitment, and more moves?
Portland Thorns managing editor and beat reporter Phuoc Nguyen provides updates on the head coaching search, the club's new director of scouting and recruitment, training facility progress, and potent...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Is the league adding another bald coach? TBD
Sometimes I think the Longs are lucky the stadium really shields some of their decisions. Talking about fans not understanding the vibes between ownership and Armas is something. I think fans wanting an experienced and qualified coach is a good thing.
When the KC Current started a coaching search, owners Angie + Chris Long sounded out a longtime friend: Jesse Marsch, who recommended Chris Armas. Everything clicked from there, they each said.
On @espn.com: Armas about taking the role, plus the Longs on why they believe he is the right hire.
On @espn.com: Armas about taking the role, plus the Longs on why they believe he is the right hire.
KC Current hire ex-USMNT star Armas as coach
The Kansas City Current officially announced Chris Armas as head coach, as ESPN first reported in December, in the NWSL's second such appointment of a former MLS head coach.
www.espn.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Sometimes I think the Longs are lucky the stadium really shields some of their decisions. Talking about fans not understanding the vibes between ownership and Armas is something. I think fans wanting an experienced and qualified coach is a good thing.
The (long overdue) investment of Training Facilities has been so great to see. To my understanding
Shared:
Houston, Gotham, NC, Orlando, Louisville, SD, Washington
Own facilities:
LA, KC, Seattle, Utah
Coming Soon:
Boston 2026
Portland 2026
Bay FC 2027
Chicago 2027
Denver ?
Shared:
Houston, Gotham, NC, Orlando, Louisville, SD, Washington
Own facilities:
LA, KC, Seattle, Utah
Coming Soon:
Boston 2026
Portland 2026
Bay FC 2027
Chicago 2027
Denver ?
A closer look at our training facility. Construction is slated to begin in the Spring of 2026, with the goal of opening and fully hosting team training operations in 2027.
January 6, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The (long overdue) investment of Training Facilities has been so great to see. To my understanding
Shared:
Houston, Gotham, NC, Orlando, Louisville, SD, Washington
Own facilities:
LA, KC, Seattle, Utah
Coming Soon:
Boston 2026
Portland 2026
Bay FC 2027
Chicago 2027
Denver ?
Shared:
Houston, Gotham, NC, Orlando, Louisville, SD, Washington
Own facilities:
LA, KC, Seattle, Utah
Coming Soon:
Boston 2026
Portland 2026
Bay FC 2027
Chicago 2027
Denver ?
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Are red/white stripes back for the #USMNT for the World Cup??
Footy Headlines have just posted this supposed U.S. World Cup kit for this summer!
Footy Headlines have just posted this supposed U.S. World Cup kit for this summer!
January 5, 2026 at 10:31 PM
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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wrote about the nwsl’s odd business decision to stop caring about soccer
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/who-cares-... #nwsl #woso
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/who-cares-... #nwsl #woso
who cares about soccer
in nwsl leadership? no one, it seems
btvc.beehiiv.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM
wrote about the nwsl’s odd business decision to stop caring about soccer
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/who-cares-... #nwsl #woso
btvc.beehiiv.com/p/who-cares-... #nwsl #woso
What is happening over there?
Feels kinda nuts to say, but the Wave only have 3 players who started the 2024 season (McNabb, Ascanio, Barcenas)
And only two of those were on the 2023 NWSL Shield winning roster
And only two of those were on the 2023 NWSL Shield winning roster
Gotham FC has acquired veteran midfielder Savannah McCaskill from San Diego Wave FC in exchange for $175,000 in intraleague transfer funds
January 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
What is happening over there?
There’s been a bit of turnover for the Courage
December 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
There’s been a bit of turnover for the Courage
The theme of this week has been Mutual Terminations
I'm hearing from sources that the 2026 year was mutually terminated (likely so that she could look for other playing opportunities)
December 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The theme of this week has been Mutual Terminations
Lots of additions for the Spirit this year. Eventually you think there has to be some outgoing transfers.
And another one ✅
Italian 🇮🇹 international Lucia Di Guglielmo has signed for Washington Spirit.
Italian 🇮🇹 international Lucia Di Guglielmo has signed for Washington Spirit.
December 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Lots of additions for the Spirit this year. Eventually you think there has to be some outgoing transfers.
This is how SD treats their Captain.
It’s one thing for a team to decide to part ways with a player, that’s sport, but decorum and respect…
December 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is how SD treats their Captain.