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Possible new name for BOS Nation, Boston’s new NWSL team

The expansion team announces a process for reconsidering its name.

Women’s soccer news roundup: NWSL viewership record, Lauren Holiday Impact Award winner, Claire Emslie’s contract, San Diego Wave jerseys, SheBelieves Cup 2025

We deliver easy-to-digest snippets of the biggest women’s soccer news this week.

Racing Louisville and General Manager Ryan Dell mutually part ways

"Racing Louisville intends to move quickly in appointing its next general manager."

USWNT’s Alyssa Naeher announces her retirement from international soccer

One of the greatest goalkeepers in USWNT history is retiring from international play. Alyssa Naeher will play her two final matches for the USWNT against England and the Netherlands.

NWSL Championship: Orlando Pride beats Washington Spirit in final on controversial goal 

The 2024 NWSL Shield winners have done it, they’ve completed the double. Orlando Pride becomes the first team since North Carolina Courage in 2019 to win both the shield and championship. Marta wins in the biggest match of her career.

Kansas City Current’s Temwa Chawinga named NWSL MVP

Who else? Temwa Chawinga. The NWSL’s top single-season record holder for goals and goal contributions in a season is named Most Valuable Player.

Washington Spirit’s Croix Bethune wins first ever NWSL Midfielder of the Year award

Croix Bethune has already been named NWSL Best XI First Team, Rookie of the Year, and now add Midfielder of the Year to the list.

NWSL Championship: All For XI crew reveals their picks for the final

The Orlando Pride face off against the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Championship final. Who will the last one standing? The All For XI crew makes their predictions.

Women’s soccer news roundup: Kristie Mewis & Sam Kerr expecting, Ann-Katrin Berger GOTY, San Diego Wave HC search, and Penelope Hocking extension

We deliver easy-to-digest snippets of the biggest women’s soccer news this week.

Orlando Pride’s Seb Hines earns 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year honor

The historic season for the Orlando Pride and Seb Hines earns him 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year honors.

Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune named NWSL Rookie of the Year

Croix Bethune caps off a record-setting season with rookie of the year honors.

NWSL announces winners of 2024 Best XI awards

NWSL has released their first and second team Best XI awards.

Marta leads the Orlando Pride into the NWSL final against Aubrey Kingsbury and Washington Spirit

The top two seeds, Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit, will face off in the NWSL Championship final.

NWSL NEWS Roundup: Angel City’s New Performance Venue, Skills Challenge, and Houston Dash

It’s the largest dedicated performance center in the league. NWSL announced skills challenge participants. Houston Dash starts their rebuild with more front office changes.

NWSL Playoffs: Semifinals Preview and Power Rankings

Prepare yourselves, the semifinals are finally here. Who will be the last one standing, Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit, NJ/NY Gotham FC, or Kansas City Current? Melina previews both matchups and Lauren provides her power rankings.

13 NWSL Players in Top 50 Women’s Footballers List from ESPN

ESPN released their annual list of the top 50 women’s soccer players. The NWSL is well-represented with 13 players.

NWSL’s Kansas City Current Name Caitlin Carducci Permanent General Manager

Carducci assumes the position after acting as the interim General Manager since May.

Club History: NJ/NY Gotham FC Wins in Front of Record Attendance

My experience attending the tense NWSL quarterfinal between Gotham and the Portland Thorns. The 15,540 supporters made the experience even more unforgettable.

2024 NWSL Awards: How We Voted in the Preliminary Round - MVP, DOTY, COTY, & MORE

NWSL award season is upon us. The All For XI crew breaks down how they voted for most valuable player, midfielder of the year, defender of the year, rookie of the year, and coach of the year.

5 Takeaways from the 2024 NWSL Quarterfinals

The Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit, NJ/NY Gotham FC, and Kansas City Current all took care of business at home. What are the key takeaways from the quarterfinals?

Jessie Fleming is Ready for her NWSL Playoff Debut with Portland Thorns

Jessie Fleming’s transition to the NWSL game has been challenging, but she’s enjoyed the journey. The Canada women’s national team captain has never ever stopped working.

5 Reasons Why NJ/NY Gotham FC Will Win the NWSL Championship

The 2023 NWSL champions are on the hunt for their second title, and the "bats" just might have what it takes to go back-to-back.

NWSL Playoffs: Complete Quarterfinals Breakdown

Are you ready for the NWSL playoffs? We analyze each matchup to prepare you for the first round of games.

History: Trinity Byars Becomes First Ever NCAA Signing with NWSL’s San Diego Wave FC

After the NWSL Draft’s dissolution, University of Texas’ Trinity Byars makes history as the first ever NCAA signing. She has signed a three-year contract with San Diego Wave FC through the 2026 season.

North Carolina Courage Signs Defender Ryan Williams to Three-year Extension

Ryan Williams and North Carolina Courage have agreed to terms on an extension through 2027. She was set to be one of the most sought after NWSL free agents after the 2025 season.

NWSL’s Record Breaking Year

NWSL regular season attendance, by the numbers

Bay FC Clinches Playoff Spot & Makes NWSL History

Bay FC became the winningest NWSL expansion team in league history and only the second club to make the playoffs in their first season.

NWSL Postseason: Official 2024 Playoff Bracket & Schedule

Only eight teams remain in the hunt for the 2024 NWSL Championship. Who will lift the trophy?

The NWSL announces disciplinary action against Angel City FC

The club has been disciplined by the league for a salary cap violation.

Savy King is looking to embrace it all in her rookie season

A whirlwind start to her career has seen her find success with Bay FC and the U20 USWNT.

NWSL Week 21 Review: Orlando Pride remain unbeaten

Another Barbra Banda goal kept Orlando’s excellent season going through another matchday.

President Biden welcomes Gotham FC to the White House

The current champions were invited by the White House to visit in acknowledgement of their exploits last year.