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The Washington Spirit host NJ/NY Gotham FC at Audi Field on Saturday night in the first of four games across the league. Coming off a great win against San Diego last Saturday, the Spirit broke their winless streak and are looking to continue their positive […]
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NWSL News: San Diego Wave FC Forward Alex Morgan Named May Player of the Month
CHICAGO (June 9, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan has been named the Player of the Month for the month of May by the NWSL Media Association. Leading the league in scoring with six tallies […]
NWSL News: San Diego Wave FC Defender Naomi Girma Named May Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally
California native appeared in every minute of play during the month CHICAGO (June 9, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League today announced San Diego Wave FC defender Naomi Girma as May’s Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally, as voted by the NWSL Media Association. […]
NWSL Announces May 2022 Best XI of the Month, Presented by Mastercard
CHICAGO (June 9, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the 11 players named to the Best XI of the Month, presented by Mastercard, for the month of May by the NWSL Media Association. Headlined by Player of the Month Alex Morgan, seven of […]
NWSL News: Juan Carlos Amoros named Houston Dash interim head coach
The Houston Dash have named Juan Carlos Amorós as the interim head coach and he is expected to join the Dash at the end of June pending visa approval, the team announced today. Until that time, Sarah Lowdon will remain acting head coach. Amorós brings […]
NWSL And BreakingT Ink Foundational Fan Apparel Deal For Women’s Sports
BreakingT, the leader in real-time fan apparel, and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the no. 1 women’s soccer league in the world, today announce they’ve entered into a first-of-its-kind licensed apparel agreement. The deal enables the NWSL to celebrate and commercialize its most exciting […]
NWSL News: Kansas City Current Officially Unveils World Class Training Complex
June 22, 2022 The Kansas City Current opened its new $18 million training complex today, the first purpose built specifically for a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. “From the moment we purchased the team, we knew these elite athletes deserved world-class facilities to call […]
NWSL News: Announces 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup All-Tournament Team
CHICAGO (May 10, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the 11 players named to the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup All-Tournament Team by the NWSL Media Association. Headlined by 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup MVP Debinha, four of the league’s 12 clubs are represented. Led […]
NWSL News: Debinha As 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup MVP, Presented by Budweiser
CHICAGO – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that Debinha has been named the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup Most Valuable Player, presented by Budweiser. The honor marks the second straight tournament MVP nod for the midfielder, who set the record for goals in consecutive Cup […]
NWSL appoints Announces Dr. Cindy Chang as Chief Medical Officer
CHICAGO – The National Women’s Soccer League has announced the hiring of Dr. Cindy Chang, MD, FACM, FAMSSM, as the league’s first Chief Medical Officer. As CMO, Chang will oversee league medical operations and protocols, further build on best practices for athlete wellbeing and safety, and […]
NWSL Announces Covid Replacement Player Policy
CHICAGO – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the implementation of a new policy allowing teams to sign emergency replacement players in the event that a team cannot field a sufficient roster due to Covid protocols. This policy will be in effect for the next […]
NWSL News: Announces Date Change of June 15 Match Between Angel City FC and Houston Dash
CHICAGO (May 19, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that Angel City’s June 15th match against the Houston Dash has been rescheduled. The match will now be played June 7th at Banc of California Stadium. Kickoff remains set for 10 p.m. ET. The […]
NWSL News: Disciplinary Committee Releases Decision on San Diego Wave FC-Racing Louisville FC Incident
CHICAGO (May 22, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League’s Disciplinary Committee has made the following decision after review of an incident involving San Diego Wave FC midfielder Kelsey Turnbow that occurred in the 43rd minute of the team’s May 18 match against Racing Louisville FC. […]
NWSL News: Kansas City Current Hires Allison Howard as President
KANSAS CITY (May 24, 2022)— The Kansas City Current is so pleased to announce that Allison Howard has been hired to serve in a newly-created role as the team’s President. She will oversee all business operations reporting directly to ownership. “We are thrilled to welcome Allison […]
NWSL News: Washington Spirit issued fine by League
CHICAGO (May 24, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today it has issued a fine to Washington Spirit head coach Kris Ward for statements made criticizing league operations during a press conference on May 18, 2022, in violation of Section 12.1.4 (e) “Prejudicial Statements […]
NWSL News: San Diego Wave acquires Jodie Taylor from Orlando Pride
Pride to receive 2023 NWSL Draft natural second-round pick, natural third-round pick or allocation money, pending conditions met CHICAGO (December 1, 2021) – San Diego Wave FC has acquired English international Jodie Taylor through the 2022 season with an option to extend the contract for the […]
NWSL News: San Diego Wave FC acquires rights to Washington Spirit defender Tegan McGrady, 2022 international spot, natural first-round pick in exchange for expansion protection
CHICAGO (December 1, 2021) – The Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave FC have agreed to a transaction which includes full protection from San Diego in the 2022 NWSL Expansion Draft presented by Ally in exchange for the rights to Spirit defender Tegan McGrady, an international […]