'Absolute madness': NWSL's poor refereeing has no easy fix
NWSL coaches and players have hammered the league for failing to protect its players from bad refereeing, but fixing it will take time and money.
Jill Ellis led the USWNT to World Cup titles, but she feels more pressure with NWSL's San Diego Wave
Two World Cup wins with the USWNT didn't stop Jill Ellis' ambitions. Now comes her new challenge -- leading NWSL expansion side San Diego Wave.
Orlando Pride hands Angel City first regular season defeat (1:45)
NC Courage's Challenge Cup win shows best and worst NWSL has to offer
The North Carolina Courage beat the Washington Spirit in a bruising, exhausting affair to collect the most NWSL Challenge Cup prize money ever.
NWSL's 10th season: What you need to know for 2022
A look at the big storylines -- including celebrity owners, future USWNT stars, abuse investigations and more -- as the NWSL's 10th season begins.
NWSL commissioner: 'Time is now' for expansion
Record-setting attendance for the start of the NWSL regular season shows a surge in interest in the women's game, said commissioner Jessica Berman.
Commissioner Berman calls abuse scandal a 'black mark' on NWSL (2:01)
Berman: Interest in NWSL expansion is 'overwhelming' (1:31)
NBA star Durant buys stake in Gotham FC
Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant has been named as a minority owner of the National Women's Soccer League club NJ/NY Gotham FC.
Olsen steps down as president of NWSL's Spirit
Ben Olsen left the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit on Monday after eight months as club president that included a championship.
Malawi's Chawinga shines as Chinese Super League resumes
April's women's power rankings are led by Malawi's Tabitha Chawinga, who shot to the top of the Chinese charts since the league resumed recently.
San Diego snatches late win in first regular season game (1:54)
Sanchez stunner helps Spirit start with a win (1:39)
Futbol Americas predict the NSWL Shield champions (1:16)
Timbers-Thorns game raises $500K for Ukraine
Portland Timbers of the MLS and the NWSL's Portland Thorns joined forces to play a charity match Wednesday to benefit relief efforts in Ukraine.
Dash suspend coach Clarkson amid investigation
Houston Dash head coach and general manager James Clarkson has been suspended based on findings from a joint NWSL and NWSLPA investigation.
Carli Lloyd rejoins Gotham FC as minority owner
Two-time FIFA Player of the Year Carli Lloyd is rejoining NJ/NY Gotham FC as a minority owner six months after retiring from the game.
Orlando Pride go interstellar for new 2022 away kit
The Orlando Pride have revealed their new away kit for the 2022 season, drawing inspiration from space and the future.
Sophia Smith scores first USWNT hat trick vs. Uzbekistan (2:36)
MLS, Liga MX, NWSL unite in anti-gay fight
Teams from Liga MX, MLS and the NWSL and others have formed a coalition to eliminate anti-gay abuse from soccer, the group said on Friday.
Chicago Red Stars sign Adelaide striker Dawber
Chelsie Dawber has signed with NWSL club Chicago Red Stars as she attempts to break into the Matildas squad ahead of the Women's World Cup.
Why anthem singer for Portland Timbers challenged the club
Portland Timbers anthem singer Madison Shanley wore a shirt that read "You knew" in response to the club's alleged mishandling of abuse cases.
ALW winner Chidiac joins Racing Louisville
After an A-League Women Grand Final win and a Matildas call-up in the past few weeks, Alex Chidiac has now sealed a move to U.S. NWSL.
Portland announces equity, accountability initiatives
The Portland Timbers and Thorns announced 12 initiatives related to what the teams called "accountability, engagement and equity," on Wednesday.
Pride apologize for not allowing 'gay' banner
The Orlando Pride apologized after a supporters' group was told it could not display a banner that said "gay" at a match this weekend.
NWSL Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Wave FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 12 |
| Angel City FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 8 |
| Houston Dash | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Orlando Pride | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 7 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| OL Reign | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Washington Spirit | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Kansas City Current | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 1 |
| North Carolina Courage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |