Chicago Stars fire GM amid poor start to season
The Chicago Stars have fired general manager Richard Feuz amid another difficult start to the National Women's Soccer League season.
Mallory Swanson returns to USWNT (1:12)
Awkward sponsorships and failed crypto deals: When do NWSL growth efforts go too far for fans?
As the NWSL expands its business, awkward and failed deals have irked hardcore fans -- and that friction isn't going away anytime soon.
Nigeria's Payne scores in first start for Orlando Pride
After missing the entirety of last season, Nigeria defender Nicole Payne scored her first professional goal in her first start for the Orlando Pride this pastb weekend.
NWSL Power Rankings: Utah Royals a surprise No. 1, Washington Spirit No. 2 after MD9
The Utah Royals have surprised everyone by soaring to the top of the NWSL standings -- and leading out Power Rankings after Matchday 9 to boot.
San Diego Wave FC vs. Orlando Pride - Game Highlights (1:18)
Bay FC vs. Chicago Stars - Game Highlights (1:18)
USWNT's Swanson nets 1st since maternity leave
Mallory Swanson didn't take long to get back on the scoresheet for Chicago Stars FC following her 18-month absence from the team for maternity leave.
Kansas City Current vs. Portland Thorns FC - Game Highlights (1:17)
Houston Dash vs. Angel City FC - Game Highlights (1:17)
Utah Royals vs. Denver Summit FC - Game Highlights (1:10)
Racing Louisville FC vs. North Carolina Courage - Game Highlights (1:19)
Boston Legacy FC vs. Seattle Reign FC - Game Highlights (1:15)
Bezbatchenko returns to oversee Columbus teams
Tim Bezbatchenko has been appointed as president of global soccer of the Haslam Sports Group and will oversee all sporting decisions for MLS' Columbus Crew and a forthcoming Columbus 2028 NWSL expansion team.
USWNT Big Board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
The USWNT is now nearly one year away from the 2027 Women's World Cup. How is coach Emma Hayes' roster rebuild coming along?
Angel City FC vs. Kansas City Current - Game Highlights (1:16)
Portland Thorns FC vs. Bay FC - Game Highlights (1:19)
Houston Dash vs. San Diego Wave FC - Game Highlights (1:19)
Nigeria's Super Falcons to face Senegal in June friendlies
Nigeria's Super Falcons will to return to action in June, against Senegal, ending their long stretch without a match, as the Women's Africa Cup of Nations approaches.
NWSL Power Rankings: Washington, San Diego battle for top spot
San Diego and Washington did battle at the top of the NWSL table, but the winner of that game isn't necessarily No. 1 in ESPN's Power Rankings.
Utah Royals vs. Racing Louisville FC - Game Highlights (1:16)
Portland Thorns FC vs. Angel City FC - Game Highlights (1:16)
Denver Summit FC vs. Orlando Pride - Game Highlights (1:19)
U.S. star Swanson returns: I'm a whole new person
Mallory Swanson returned to the field on Saturday for the first time in over 18 months after giving birth to her first child in November.
North Carolina Courage vs. Chicago Stars - Game Highlights (1:18)
NWSL Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Royals | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +8 | 23 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +6 | 23 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | +4 | 22 |
| Washington Spirit | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +8 | 18 |
| Gotham FC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +6 | 18 |
| Kansas City Current | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
| North Carolina Courage | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| Orlando Pride | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 14 |
| Houston Dash | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| Angel City FC | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | +3 | 13 |
| Denver Summit FC | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 12 |
| Bay FC | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 11 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 9 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -17 | 9 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -4 | 7 |