Alex Morgan's career in numbers (0:48)
Alex Morgan's USWNT, NWSL career, by the stats
Over her professional soccer career, Alex Morgan has amassed a variety of prestigious victories, records and awards. Check out top achievements now.
Alex Morgan explains retirement decision in emotional social media video (4:33)
USWNT great Alex Morgan announces retirement
United States women's national team stalwart Alex Morgan has announced that she is to retire from soccer in a video shared on social media.
Magic Johnson joins Washington Spirit as investor
Five-time NBA champion Earvin "Magic" Johnson is the newest investor in the Washington Spirit, the National Women's Soccer League team announced on Thursday.
Spirit's Bethune tears meniscus on Nats' 1st pitch
Washington Spirit rookie midfielder Croix Bethune will miss the rest of the NWSL season after apparently suffering a knee injury while throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game last week.
Rodman, Smith, Swanson among Ballon d'Or noms
Five United States women's national team players are nominated for the 2024 Women's Ballon d'Or, an annual award presented by France Football magazine.
Women's transfer spending doubles to $6.8m
A new transfer report from FIFA has said that $6.8 million was spent on international transfers in the mid-year window from June 1 to Sept. 1 2024, almost double what was spent during the same period in 2023.
NWSL Power Rankings: Orlando dominates as Houston Dash struggle
The Orlando Pride are showing they're in a class of their own after topping our NWSL Power Rankings once again.
Chawinga pulls clear of Banda in NWSL Golden Boot race
African players continued to dominate the NWSL in August, with Kansas City Current's Temwa Chawinga began to pull away from still-unbeaten Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda in the Golden Boot race.
Angel City FC edge Chicago Red Stars with late goal
Angel City FC, led by Sydney Leroux's late heroics, secured a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Red Stars at BMO Stadium on Sunday.
San Diego Wave FC, Washington Spirit draw 1-1
San Diego Wave FC, led by a resilient performance from Kristen McNabb, managed a 1-1 draw against the Washington Spirit at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday.
Adriana's brace powers Orlando Pride past Gotham FC
The Pride, led by Adriana's two goals, defeated NJ/NY Gotham FC 3-0 at Orlando's Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday.
North Carolina Courage edge Kansas City Current 2-1
The North Carolina Courage, behind goals from Cortnee Vine and Brianna Pinto, beat the Kansas City Current 2-1 at WakeMed Soccer Park on Sunday.
Seattle Reign FC rally to defeat Racing Louisville FC 3-2
Seattle Reign FC rallied from a first-half deficit to secure a 3-2 victory over Racing Louisville FC at Lynn Family Stadium on Saturday.
Utah Royals defeat Houston Dash 3-1
Claudia Zornoza scored a goal and assisted on another as the visiting Utah Royals defeated the Houston Dash 3-1 at Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday.
Bay FC defeat Portland Thorns 3-1 at Providence Park
Bay FC, buoyed by the efforts of Abby Dahlkemper and Rachel Hill, beat the Portland Thorns 3-1 at Providence Park on Friday.
Dash name ex-Orlando GM Ustruck to advisor role
Former Orlando Pride general manager Erik Ustruck is leading the Houston Dash's player transactions in a consultant role as the NWSL team enters the free-agency period without a full-time general manager, multiple sources told ESPN.
Why the new CBA is eliminating player drafting in NWSL (1:49)
Players' boss: New NWSL deal a 'relief and joy'
NWSL players association executive director Meghann Burke said the new collective bargaining agreement with the NWSL bought "relief and joy."
Pride VP files FIFA grievance over Chanda injury
Orlando Pride general manager and vice president of soccer operations Haley Carter has filed a grievance with FIFA against the Football Association of Zambia on behalf of new signing Grace Chanda, ESPN confirmed.
FIFPRO maternity guide helps clubs follow policy
Global soccer players' union FIFPRO has launched a 48-page guide to help clubs navigate FIFA's maternity rules regarding pregnancy and post-childbirth playing careers.
NWSL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | +23 | 44 |
| Washington Spirit | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | +17 | 38 |
| Kansas City Current | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | +14 | 35 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | +6 | 34 |
| North Carolina Courage | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | +3 | 28 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | +3 | 27 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | -2 | 23 |
| Bay FC | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -8 | 21 |
| Angel City FC | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | -8 | 21 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 19 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -10 | 17 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -6 | 16 |
| Utah Royals | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -17 | 15 |
| Houston Dash | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -15 | 14 |