Coming to Kansas City: the first stadium built solely for pro women’s sports
The World Cup drains NWSL teams’ talent. Here’s how one side cope
July 2023
Dawn Scott: the sports scientist shaking up women’s football performance
Described by one USA player as the ‘secret to everything’, the performance expert says female health needs more focus as the game grows
Megan Rapinoe announces she will retire at end of the season – video
Megan Rapinoe has announced that she will retire at the end of this season and the upcoming World Cup will be her last
FC Gold Pride: the rise and fall of women’s soccer’s forgotten dream team
The San Francisco Bay Area was once briefly home to a powerhouse including Marta, Christine Sinclair, Camille Abily and Kelley O’Hara. But nobody cared enough to keep the club afloat
June 2023
US sports leagues postpone games amid air quality concerns from wildfire smoke
Several major US sports leagues have postponed games in New York and Philadelphia due to poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires
May 2023
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Women’s football in US set for seismic change with launch of Super League
Is the US market big enough for two Division I leagues – and which one will the stars choose to play in?
March 2023
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The NWSL returns for 2023 with more fans and global domination on agenda
We look at the new season with its many title contenders and exciting new faces on the pitch, as well as big ambitions off it
January 2023
Orlando Pride’s Haley Carter: ‘I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot here’
NWSL to expand in Boston, Utah and San Francisco Bay Area – report
Portland Thorns trainer fired for giving players controlled substance
NWSL draft: Alyssa Thompson becomes first high schooler taken with No 1 pick
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The 2023 NWSL draft and the battle to sign Alyssa Thompson
Sexual abuse in sport
Four former NWSL coaches banned for life after abuse investigation
December 2022
NWSL investigation finds ‘widespread misconduct’ at more than half of clubs
Thorns coach Wilkinson resigns after concerns over relationship with player
October 2022
Sophia Smith sparkles as Portland Thorns capture record third NWSL title
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Washington holds breath as Thorns and Current collide in NWSL final
Rocky Rodriguez’s stunning volley helps send Thorns into NWSL final
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‘Lean on each other’ – how USWNT players are dealing with abuse report