Why Carson Pickett's limb difference hasn't stopped her from the USWNT or maybe, she hopes, a World Cup
As the first USWNT player with a limb difference, Carson Pickett never let it define her. Now, with a World Cup in sight, she is embracing it.
NWSL year in review: Extreme parity, emerging USWNT stars, new CBA, Yates report, more
The NWSL's 10th season was very memorable, for good and bad reasons. ESPN looks back at what defined a landmark 2022 for the league.
Abuse in U.S. soccer: Shim to head task force
Mana Shim will chair the U.S. Soccer Federation's taskforce to prevent the abuse and harassment of women that was found to be systemic in the sport.
How Casey Stoney turned San Diego Wave into an NWSL title contender
The ex-Manchester United coach has taken an empathic approach to her no-nonsense coaching style and so far, it's working for San Diego Wave FC.
Angel City's celebrity-backed ownership is taking a new approach to running a soccer club
"If you invest in women and you do it with purpose... great things will happen," Natalie Portman tells ESPN.
As expansion race heats up, NWSL faces tough questions about its future
Sources say Utah is in and seven MLS teams are interested. How will the NWSL sort through expansion candidates? And should relocation be the focus?
Rapinoe's USWNT role has changed and she's at peace with it
Critics objected to Megan Rapinoe's inclusion in the USWNT's World Cup qualifying squad. "If people don't like that, that's fine," she told ESPN.
Why NWSL's 2022 rookies are the best the league has ever had
There are good reasons the NWSL is seeing rookies play more prominent roles, and it only figures to push the USWNT to keep getting younger.
Kansas City Current's new NWSL playbook: a $135m investment in the future
Owners Angie and Chris Long are taking an ambitious approach with their NWSL club. "If you don't invest, you're not getting a return," Angie says.
Rodman tops list of 21 best women players 21 or under
Welcome to the next generation of women's stars age 21 or under, as players from England and the United States dominate.
'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.
Debinha picks up second Challenge Cup MVP
Brazil's Debinha collected her second straight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Challenge Cup MVP honors on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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The NWSL Challenge Cup is here! What you need to know for 2022
The NWSL Challenge Cup is back and will once again serve as the curtain raiser for the 2022 season. But what is it, and who's fancied to win it all?
SheBelieves Cup: It's time for USWNT to look beyond the veterans ASAP
World Cup and Olympic qualifiers are mere months away, so the SheBelieves Cup is a great time to see which USWNT newbies can displace veterans.
NWSL players, league agree to landmark CBA
The National Women's Soccer League and the NWSL Players Association agreed to their first-ever collective bargaining agreement on Monday night.
Ellis to lead NWSL expansion team in San Diego
The NWSL announced San Diego as its latest expansion team, with former U.S. women's national team manager Jill Ellis named as president.
Who are the 21 best female players age 21 or under?
Welcome to the next generation of women's stars under the age of 21, as players from England and the United States dominate.
Thorns down Gotham in NWSL Cup shootout
The Portland Thorns won the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Gotham on Saturday.
Glasgow FC duo lead surprising Women's Rankings for April
With the return of the NWSL Challenge Cup and other leagues, it was a bit of a shock to see two Scotland-based South Africans top April's rankings.
Spirit's Trinity Rodman scores in NWSL debut
Trinity Rodman, the daughter of Dennis Rodman, scored in her NWSL debut in the Washington Spirit's 3-2 loss to the North Carolina Courage.
NWSL Standings
| East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Spirit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Carolina Courage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando Pride | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Chicago Red Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kansas City Current | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Portland Thorns FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OL Reign | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angel City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |