How EA Sports FC is Helping Turn the NWSL Into a Powerhouse

From attendance records to rapid expansion, the NWSL has seen its fair share of success in recent years. A part of that surge ...

Gotham FC capture second NWSL title in three years behind Rose Lavelle’s late goal

Rose Lavelle stepped in and took a one-time strike, sending the ball past Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury to give Gotham the 1-0 lead in the 79th minute. It was her second career goal in a ...

NYC celebrates Gotham FC's historic NWSL Championship win

Fans packed lower Manhattan for a celebration of the history-making Gotham FC team. New York City hosted a championship ...

Trinity Rodman’s Multimillion-Dollar Deal Rejected by NWSL

The Washington Spirit offered superstar Trinity Rodman a contract worth more than $1 million a year to keep her at the ...

Inside Chris Paul’s shocking exit, plus the NWSL’s quandary

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Younghoe Koo gets joking advice from NWSL star after gaffe

New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo may never live down his bewildering field goal mishap against the New England Patriots.

Thembi Kgatlana bags a trophy, Rosemonde Kouassi shines in the NWSL as Africa's players fly

The 23-year-old Ivorian has operated primarily on the right wing for Washington and has earned her stripes mostly as a ...