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Leagues: NWSL
/ 793 days agoWrexham Women interested in playing against NWSL teams
Wrexham AFC Women would be interested in facing NWSL teams in friendlies in the United States if the opportunity presents itself in the future, a club executive told World Soccer Talk. "We would absolutely love to be able to do something like that," said Gemma Owen, Head of Women's Football Operations at Wrexham AFC. "Not […]

Leagues: NWSL
/ 806 days agoNWSL returning to Boston in 2026
After going dark in 2018, women's professional soccer is officially returning to Boston in the NWSL for the 2026 season. On Tuesday, the National Women's Soccer League announced it has officially awarded an expansion team to the Boston Unity Soccer Partners ownership group. The new team's ownership has an all-female core. Members of the ownership […]

American Soccer
/ 817 days agoNWSL to announce new TV rights deal by end of year
The National Women's Soccer League is set to reveal their next media rights deal within the coming months. CBS Sports currently holds the exclusive broadcasting rights to air NWSL matches. Matches can also, however, be available to watch on their sister company Paramount+ as well. CBS Sports previously signed a three-year deal to broadcast NWSL […]

American Soccer
/ 817 days agoNWSL sets attendance record with month still left of season
The National Women's Soccer League officially surpassed one million fans for the 2023 season on Friday night. A matchup between Kansas City Current and Angel City FC was watching by 11,827 supporters in the stands. This fixture helped set a new record of overall league attendance for the league. “Few metrics more clearly demonstrate the […]

Leagues: NWSL
/ 828 days agoSave $30 on Paramount+ with this special offer
Soccer fans looking to watch UEFA Champions League, Serie A, CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. Open Cup Final and more are in luck. Paramount+ currently has a special offer for just $2.50 per month for an annual subscription plan. This is a 50% savings over an entire year's plan (usually $59.99 per year). Paramount+ in […]

Leagues: NWSL
/ 868 days agoSan Diego Wave FC to host 2023 NWSL Championship
San Diego Wave FC will play home to the 2023 NWSL Championship, the league announced. The league championship game will be played in San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11. The last time the championship was played on the West Coast was back in 2018. National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman revealed the […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 876 days agoFailure rate of American soccer clubs worst in the world
The failure rate of American soccer clubs in the United States is the worst in the world. It's abysmal, both on the men's and women's side of the game. From 1992 to present, the United States has seen more than 150 men's and women's professional soccer teams go out of business. However, listen to any […]

Bay FC
/ 916 days agoBay FC unveiled as latest NWSL team
The National Women's Soccer League will be adding a San Francisco Bay Area team in 2024, and now we know what it will be called – Bay FC. The name "Bay Football Club" was unveiled alongside the team branding Thursday. Notably, the club includes USWNT alumni Brandi Chastain, Danielle Slaton, Leslie Osborne and Aly Wagner […]

Leagues: NWSL
/ 932 days agoNWSL vs USL Super League: The Next Soccerwarz
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, titled NWSL vs USL Super League, is presented by Sling. This week's news that USL Super League aims to launch a D1 women's league in 2024 is big news. It's a shot across the bow to NWSL who is already established as a D1 league. Could the […]

Leagues: NWSL
/ 933 days agoUSL Super League aim to launch as D1 women's league in 2024
Originally announced in 2021, the women's USL Super League has now confirmed the first group of inaugural markets for its 2024 inaugural season. But that's not all – the league is now targeting to launch as a first division league, not a second division as originally announced. If they meet USSF sanctioning requirements as intended, […]

Leagues: NWSL
/ 934 days agoRecapping the key takeaways from NWSL gameweek 7
Gameweek 7 in the NWSL brought more stout efforts across the league. Ashley Hatch scored again for league-leading Washington. North Carolina put on a masterclass of midfield play, Marta again wowed and defenses stepped up with more stout efforts in NWSL gameweek 7. Each fixture in NWSL gameweek 7 Racing Louisville 3-0 Chicago Red Stars […]

Leagues: NWSL
/ 939 days agoNWSL plans to expand to 16 teams by 2026
The NWSL hopes to see 16 teams in the league in just three years. League Commissioner Jessica Berman, speaking to the Washington Post, sees consistent expansion over the next three years. Some of those are already confirmed. The Utah Royals are returning to NWSL play for the 2024 campaign. The side last played in 2020. […]

Leagues: NWSL
/ 941 days agoNWSL weekend wrap-up: What we learned from gameweek 6
Another short week to prepare for league action due to midweek NWSL Challenge Cup matches was highlighted by a national CBS broadcast on Saturday afternoon for gameweek 6. Trinity Rodman moved further along in the USWNT conversation with her performance against San Diego in that game. She showed a national television audience why she is […]

Leagues: NWSL
/ 948 days agoNWSL weekend wrap-up: Close games galore in gameweek 5
Bella Bixby’s dramatic equalizer for Portland, Debinha’s two-goal masterclass and Orlando’s shock win against San Diego highlighted the results of gameweek 5 in NWSL. As we approach the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, NWSL play is becoming more open and aggressive. Many players are vying to impress their respective national team managers to get a […]

Leagues: NWSL
/ 949 days agoIs the WSL heading down the wrong path of a closed league?
England's WSL – Women's Super League – has risen to become one of the top women's competitions in the world. With big-name clubs, and an ever-improving roster of players, the WSL continues to evolve. The 2022/23 season has seen two English sides, Arsenal and Chelsea, reach the semifinals of the UEFA Women's Champions League. The […]