Gotham tops Current in historic Cup game in Ohio

Esther González converted a penalty in the first half and Jordynn Dudley added a late goal to give Gotham FC a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current in the Challenge Cup on Friday night.

Gotham sign USWNT's Emily Sonnett to 2028

Defending NWSL champions Gotham FC have signed United States women's national team defender Emily Sonnett to a new contract through the 2028 season.

NWSL changes rules for heat, hydration breaks

The NWSL has updated its heat safety policy, and simplified hydration breaks, as the league prepares to return to play in the summer months across the United States.

Chawinga renews Current contract through 2029

Two-time reigning NWSL MVP and Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga has signed a new contract with the Kansas City Current that will keep her with the club through the 2029 season.

Sources: Angel City signs U.S. forward Sentnor

Angel City FC has signed United States women's national team forward Ally Sentnor from the Kansas City Current in exchange for $850,000, multiple sources told ESPN.

Sources: Ex-Chelsea star Kerr to rejoin Gotham

Gotham FC and Australian forward Sam Kerr have agreed to terms to bring Kerr back to the club and the NWSL, multiple sources told ESPN.

Angel City fires coach Straus after 1-in-8 slide

Angel City FC has fired head coach Alexander Straus effective immediately, the club announced on Wednesday.

USWNT's Reale joins Boston Legacy from Gotham

United States women's national team defender Lilly Reale has joined Boston Legacy FC via transfer from Gotham FC. Gotham will receive $350,000 in expansion allocation money, which can be used by the end of 2027.

Bay FC sign Kennedy Fuller from Angel City

Bay FC has acquired United States youth international midfielder Kennedy Fuller from Angel City FC in a transfer worth $520,000 total, the teams announced on Wednesday.

Wave star Dudinha (knee) sidelined 'for a while'

Nnadozie ready to welcome fellow Nigerian Yohanna to Brighton

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie says she is looking forward to welcoming Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna and helping him settle into life at Brighton & Hove Albion.

USL Super League to align calendar with NWSL

The USL Super League will flip its calendar to begin play in the spring and end its season in the fall beginning in 2027, which will align the Super League with the NWSL.

Japan vs. South Africa - Banyana play double-header as WAFCON prep

South Africa's Banyana Banyana will visit Japan at the Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Sister Act! Tabitha Chawinga stars in France while Temwa sparkles in NWSL

Malawi star Temwa Chawinga returned to her scorching best in May in the NWSL for the Kansas City Current, while her sister Tabitha Chawinga did the most for Lyon in France.

Audi Field to host 2026 NWSL Championship

Audi Field in Washington, D.C., will host the 2026 NWSL Championship on Nov. 21, the league announced on Wednesday.

Rodman: U.S. Triple Espresso reunion 'amazing'

The self-proclaimed "Triple Espresso" of United States women's national team forwards Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson trained together this week for the first time since the 2024 Olympics.

Oshoala recalled, Spirit's Monday named for Nigeria WNT

Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday and veteran striker Asisat Oshoala were named in Nigeria's squad for two international friendlies against Senegal, part of Nigeria's build-up to the 2026 WAFCON.

NWSL Power Rankings: Utah keeps spot at the top as Portland tumbles

Thought the Utah Royals were a fluke? They're still on top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, as the Portland Thorns struggle to keep pace.

Wilson, Thorns benefit from rare call to tie Utah

Portland Thorns forward Sophia Wilson scored an equalizer from the penalty spot to earn her team a 2-2 draw at home on Saturday in a top-of-table NWSL clash with the Utah Royals.