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April 8, 2026
Make-or-break questions the USWNT must answer before next year's World Cup
USWNT coach Emma Hayes needs to use every match to answer some important questions.
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March 28, 2026
Denver sets NWSL attendance record at Mile High
Denver Summit set the NWSL attendance record in their inaugural home game, bringing in a crowd of 63,004 against the Washington Spirit.
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March 18, 2026
USWNT transfer grades: Every American move, including Rodman and Macario
A bunch of USWNT stars have moved in-and-out of the NWSL and Europe. Let's grade them all!
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March 16, 2026
Sources: Macario signs with Wave in record deal
United States forward Catarina Macario has joined the San Diego Wave FC ahead of the NWSL's transfer window on what is believed to be the biggest total contract value in women's soccer history, sou...
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March 14, 2026
Boston Legacy make NWSL history in opening loss
After roughly three years of planning, stadium renovation setbacks and a branding mulligan, Boston's arrival in NWSL was a moment for the club and the league to celebrate.
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March 14, 2026
NWSL needs its stars to shine, as Rodman and Wilson return to action
The story that the NWSL is trying to tell is one of star power, quality, and entertainment. And that's why it needs its biggest stars on the field.
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March 14, 2026
Wilson returns as Thorns secure NWSL opener win
Sophia Wilson's return and Olivia Moultrie's winning strike highlighted the National Women's Soccer League season opener in the Portland Thorns' victory over the Washington Spirit on Friday night.
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March 10, 2026
NWSL Ambition Rankings: Which teams are raising standards, and which aren't trying enough?
The NWSL has teams that are building stadiums, signing stars and spending money. Meanwhile, other teams, well, aren't doing any of that.
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March 8, 2026
Predicting the USWNT's starting lineup for next year's World Cup
With the 2027 Women's World Cup closer than you think, we look at the USWNT's roster and forecast the 11 players Emma Hayes will count on for the tournament.
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March 5, 2026
Emma Hayes' USWNT vision for 2027 World Cup is becoming clear
After so much experimentation, how the USWNT will look under Emma Hayes at the 2027 Women's World Cup is becoming evident.
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January 22, 2026
USWNT star Trinity Rodman's record deal: Why it's a boon for her, but NWSL worries linger
Trinity Rodman will stay in the U.S. and play for the NWSL. Even as she rejected offers from England, it exposes the NWSL's problems retaining stars.
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January 22, 2026
Rodman contract saga ends with record Spirit deal
United States forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new three-year contract with the Washington Spirit to remain at the club, ending months-long uncertainty over the star's future.
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January 14, 2026
NWSLPA: 'Rodman rule' violates CBA, federal law
The NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance against the league arguing that the NWSL's creation of the new "High Impact Player" mechanism violates the CBA terms.
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January 12, 2026
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps signs with Denver
United States women's national team captain Lindsey Heaps is heading home in June, when she will return to the NWSL to join expansion side Denver Summit FC.
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