4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (305+ words) Manchester City launched its Women's Super League title defense Sunday, beating Birmingham City 3-1 at Joie Stadium to open the 2026/27 WSL soccer season with a winning score. Despite the final scoreline, neither side found a breakthrough before halftime. Then Mary Fowler…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (364+ words) The Washington Spirit jumped four spots to No. 1 in ESPN's latest NWSL power rankings after coming from behind to beat the Portland Thorns on Saturday. The win marked the club's first-ever victory at Providence Park, capping a week that reshuffled…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (190+ words) FIFA is facing fresh heat, as Europe’s top leagues accused soccer’s governing body of “abusive conduct” towards the women’s game in a complaint to the European Commission. The group argued that FIFA’s crowded calendar endangers the health and wellbeing of…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (266+ words) The US is off to a shaky start, dropping Sunday’s 2026 U-20 World Cup opener 2-1 to Italy despite outplaying the Azzurre in the attacking third. Former U-17 star Micayla Johnson (Chicago) struck first, tapping in an 18th-minute cross from Emeri Adames…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (254+ words) Jordan Chiles is back for more, as the gold medalist announced she’ll train for a third Olympics in a video narrated by her namesake: NBA legend Michael Jordan. The 25-year-old becomes the fourth 2024 Golden Girl to eye an LA 28 comeback....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (222+ words) No. 12 Orlando is making changes, as the Pride parted ways with manager Seb Hines amid a season-long skid toward the bottom of the NWSL standings. Hines led Orlando to both the the NWSL Shield and championship title in 2024, before going…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (252+ words) No. 9 Denver is making late-season moves, as Saturday’s 6-1 rout of No. 16 Chicago boosted the Summit to within four points of playoff contention. Five different Denver scorers found the back of the net, led by forward Melissa Kössler’s fifth and sixths…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (240+ words) Chelsea’s Champions League campaign starts now, as the eight-time WSL champion hunts redemption against Real Sociedad in the first leg of the 2026/27 UWCL qualifiers. The Blues are looking to punch a ticket to the League Phase after last season’s third-place…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (217+ words) No. 16 Chicago is extending its lakeside lease, returning to Northwestern’s Martin Stadium in 2027 after scrapping plans to relocate to the football team’s new Ryan Field. The club received pushback from Evanston residents wary of the move, settling on becoming the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (265+ words) No. 6 North Carolina is hunting momentum, as the Courage welcomes No. 9 Angel City to Cary hot off Saturday’s dramatic 2-1 win over Boston — its fourth victory in five games. Player of the Week Ashley Sanchez powered the weekend comeback with her…...