Every sports organization has had their adversity amidst the recent global pandemic. But it’s not often that a franchise – a marquee one, at that – finds themselves undergoing a cultural revolution in the return of sports in their home country. The Portland Thorns found themselves in precisely that precarious position. Last year saw the […]
Recently rebranded NJ/NY Gotham FC situates themselves in one of the richest regions for exporting women’s soccer talent in the United States. A number of players in Saturday’s Championship – and scores of individuals past and present – can track their sporting lineage to the New Jersey / New York metropolitan area. For second-year Canadian […]
CHICAGO (May 7, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the full broadcast schedule for the 2021 season, set to kick off Saturday, May 15. The league has also announced time changes for previously announced matches to accommodate the broadcast lineup. The CBS Television Network will air three regular season matches, as well as the […]
CHICAGO (May 4, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that its independent investigator has completed the investigation into an incident that occurred on April 9, 2021 in Houston. The investigation was conducted under the NWSL Anti-Harassment Policy for a Safe Work Environment, available here. Following multiple interviews with witnesses and a review of the […]
CHICAGO (May 4, 2021) — The Chicago Red Stars are thrilled to announce the second group of individuals who have joined the team’s groundbreaking ownership group. All are dedicated to supporting and growing the Red Stars and the National Women’s Soccer League for future generations. Much like the first round of owners announced earlier this […]
CHICAGO (April 29, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League’s Disciplinary Committee has made the following decisions after review of a pair of incidents during league matches. After review of an incident involving Kansas City NWSL forward Mariana Larroquette that occurred in the 59th minute of the team’s April 26 match against the Houston Dash, the Disciplinary […]
CHICAGO (May 1, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that since April 24, 2021, 785 tests were performed for individuals associated with NWSL teams and zero individuals received a confirmed positive COVID-19 test for the third straight week. The NWSL will continue to provide weekly COVID-19 testing updates.
CHICAGO (April 30, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the renewal of its partnership with sports trading card company Parkside Collectibles following a successful 2020 season. Last year, Parkside became the first sports trading company to feature an all-women’s soccer trading card set. “We started our journey at Parkside with this very day […]
CHICAGO (April 27, 2021) — The National Women’s Soccer League has revealed the full schedule for the upcoming 2021 regular season. The league’s ninth season includes 10 teams set to face off in a single table, 24-game regular season – with 12 home games and 12 away games per club. Full broadcast details will be […]
