CARY, NC (December 1, 2021) – The North Carolina Courage announced today that Sean Nahas has officially been named head coach. Nahas has been with the Courage first team since 2017, working as an Assistant Coach before transitioning into an Interim Head Coach position in late […]

CHICAGO (November 30, 2021) – The Kansas City Current and the North Carolina Courage have agreed to a two-way transaction involving midfielders Sam Mewis and Kiki Pickett. The Current have acquired Mewis in exchange for Pickett and the team’s natural first-round pick in the 2022 NWSL […]

PORTLAND, OREGON – Portland Thorns FC have named Rhian Wilkinson as the club’s head coach entering the 2022 NWSL season, it was announced today. Wilkinson, the fourth head coach in Thorns FC history, is a former Canadian international and most recently served as an assistant coach […]

Community partner will receive $20,000 to support organization initiatives CHICAGO (November 20, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League in partnership with Nationwide announced today that OL Reign and the Black Future Co-op Fund have been named the 2021 recipients of the inaugural Nationwide Community Impact […]

November 22, 2021 SAN DIEGO (November 22, 2021) – San Diego Wave Fútbol Club announced today that the club has acquired the rights to 28-year-old defender Abby Dahlkemper following the conclusion of the 2021 NWSL season from Houston Dash via a three-way trade that included North […]

November 20, 2021 Louisville, Kentucky – Fans at Lynn Family Stadium were treated to an entertaining NWSL Championship final on Saturday as Washington and Chicago went head-to-head with the Spirit coming out on top 2-1. With a title on the line, the opening 45 minutes remained a cagey […]

CHICAGO (October 1, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that given the gravity of the events of the last week, matches scheduled for this weekend will not occur. NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird said, “This week, and much of this season, has been incredibly […]

September 30, 2021 I was shocked and disgusted to read the new allegations reported in the Athletic this morning. The league, in concert with the North Carolina Courage, has reacted swiftly in response to these new allegations, and former head coach Paul Riley has been […]

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 25, 2021) — The Orlando Pride have hired former University of Florida head coach Becky Burleigh as the Club’s interim head coach, it was announced today. Burleigh, who will lead the Pride for the remainder of the 2021 season following the departure of […]

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 23, 2021) — Marc Skinner has resigned as head coach of the Orlando Pride, effective immediately, to pursue a coaching opportunity outside of the National Women’s Soccer League. Additionally, assistant coach Carl Green will also depart the Club. Green will coach the Pride […]

May 26, 2021 Racing Louisville FC forward Cheyna Matthews has been named to the Jamaican Women’s National Team’s preliminary roster for next month’s Summer Series of games, which includes a matchup against a U.S. Women’s National Team preparing for the Olympics. The Reggae Girlz first […]

May 25, 2021 CHICAGO (May 25, 2021) – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has named 23 players for a training camp and games during the 2021 WNT Summer Series, Presented by AT&T 5G. The USA’s three games of the Summer Series begin […]

Pia Sundhage has named OL Reign midfielder Angelina to the roster for June FIFA international matches May 25, 2021 This marks the first time Angelina has been called up to Brazil’s senior national team. The 21-year-old midfielder has extensive experience with the U17 and U20 […]

Veteran manager will manage Netherlands Women’s National Team PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons has accepted the position as the head coach of the Netherlands Women’s National Team. He will remain with the club until the conclusion of the 2021 NWSL season. […]

Joins Following a Successful Tenure as Director of Women’s Football at Aston Villa FC Angel City Football Club (ACFC) is excited to announce the appointment of the club’s first-ever Sporting Director, Eniola Aluko.  One of England’s most dazzling strikers, Eniola made 102 appearances for the […]

Fourth overall draft pick comes to terms on three-year contract KANSAS CITY (May 18, 2021) – Kansas City NWSL announced today the signing of defender Kiki Pickett through the 2023 season. Pickett was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NWSL College Draft. Following […]

Highly decorated 3x NWSL Champion, 3x NWSL Shield winner and FIFA World Cup Champion returns from Manchester City Cary, N.C. (May 17, 2021) – The North Carolina Courage are thrilled to announce Sam Mewis, 2020 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, is returning to the […]

The native of England led her FA Women’s Super League side in scoring last season LOUISVILLE (May 13, 2021) – Ebony Salmon, an emerging forward who recently received her first call up to England’s national team, will continue her career with Racing Louisville FC, the club […]

League shares revised discovery policy and salary cap, compensation increases CHICAGO (May 13, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League today released the 2021 season roster rules and competition guidelines. These rules and competition policies must be followed by all league teams for the 2021 campaign. […]

NC Courage forward notched tournament-leading three goals CHICAGO (May 11, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today North Carolina Courage forward Debinha has been named the Most Valuable Player of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by Secret Deodorant. Appearing in four contests and […]