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Seattle-Louisville match suspended after medical emergency – Equalizer Soccer

Louisville says Savannah DeMelo is

How Deborah Abiodun could be key to Washington Spirit’s success – Equalizer Soccer

Analyzing the 21-year-old midfielder's tactical influence in her first NWSL start versus Seattle Reign

Kaleigh Kurtz: from undrafted free agent to the NWSL’s ultimate ironwoman – Equalizer Soccer

Gotham, Shaw look to future after trade with Courage – Equalizer Soccer

Gotham FC has officially acquired Jaedyn Shaw from the North Carolina Courage for a record-breaking intra-league transfer fee of $1.25 million, the teams announced Thursday.  Per Gotham, “Gotham and Shaw are now working toward an updated and extended contract.” Founder of The Equalizer Jeff Kassouf originally reported for ESPN that Gotham was looking to sign […]

Anatomy of a Goal: Santos and Rodman combine for a beauty – Equalizer Soccer

In this week’s iteration of Anatomy of a Goal, we’re taking a look at a team that has been in playoff position for the entire season: the Washington Spirit. The team has weathered multiple challenges this year, including star forward Trinity Rodman‘s monthslong injury recovery. Now, she’s back to full capacity, having logged her first […]

Sarah Schupansky reflects on her standout rookie season so far – Equalizer Soccer

'The relationships that I’m building here and the players that I’m getting to make these moments with, that means more to me than anything on the field.'

Jaedyn Shaw set to be traded to Gotham FC – Equalizer Soccer

ESPN reports that the USWNT midfielder is on the move for the second time this season

Albertin Montoya to step down as Bay FC coach after 2025 season – Equalizer Soccer

Albertin Montoya — the first-ever head coach in Bay FC history — has decided to step down as the club’s coach at the end of the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season. Bay FC announced the coaching departure a day after the club’s fourth-straight loss, to the Kansas City Current, on Sunday. In addition to […]

Lauletta’s Heat Check: 100 wins for Vlatko; big weekend in Chicago – Equalizer Soccer

The NWSL veteran coach got his 100th win, Orlando got bruised and Houston surprised the Wave on Alex Morgan's big night.

Alex Morgan leaves a legacy of delivering, and it’s still going strong – Equalizer Soccer

It probably did not take a formal ceremony this weekend to ensure no San Diego Wave player would ever wear the number 13 again. Not when that player—Alex Morgan—was the club’s first big star, first to score a hat trick and 15 goals in a season, and first former player to join the ownership group. […]

Alex Morgan’s legacy extends beyond the field, into motherhood – Equalizer Soccer

Alex Morgan helped to establish standards for mothers in the NWSL.

The Vlatko Andonovski conundrum – Equalizer Soccer

Understanding Andonovski's success with Kansas City compared to failure with USWNT

Alyssa Thompson has joined Chelsea. What comes next for Angel City is a mystery. – Equalizer Soccer

The club paid hefty sums to draft, sign, and extend Thompson. What do they do now that she's gone?

Claire Hutton is the midfield anchor driving Kansas City Current’s dominance – Equalizer Soccer

Analyzing the 18-year-old's strengths, growth areas and impact

Anatomy of a Goal: The Rose Lavelle touch finds Esther – Equalizer Soccer

Gotham has not had a lot to cheer about in 2025, especially as it pertains to scoring goals. But the first of the two they netted in Orlando over the weekend was a work of beauty. It showcased not only several of the tenets that head coach Juan Carlos Amoros preaches, but also the subtle […]

Lauletta’s Heat Check: First playoff spot claimed – Equalizer Soccer

The playoff field has its first confirmed guest, and transfer rumors are swirling over Angel City. Meanwhile, the Sphere of Mediocrity grows ever larger. Here’s how they shape up after most of Week 18: Cream of the Crop x-Kansas City Current (15-2-1, 46 pts; vs Courage, 2-0):  Temwa Chawinga did not score against the North […]

Jenna’s Talking Points: Alyssa Thompson’s NWSL future in question, Current keep winning – Equalizer Soccer

Angel City wins two in a row as transfer rumors involving Alyssa Thompson heat up, the Kansas City Current clinch a playoff spot before Labor Day, bottom teams continue to make things interesting, and Racing Louisville drop yet more points in stoppage time. Where does Angel City stand amidst Alyssa Thompson’s reported transfer interest? Angel […]

With Barba Banda out, Ovalle becomes more critical to Pride attack – Equalizer Soccer

Orlando's star attacker is out for the rest of the season. The arrival of the world-record transfer couldn't come at a more needed time.

Why Louisville are the story of the 2025 NWSL season (so far) – Equalizer Soccer

Last Sunday, Racing Louisville emerged from the toughest imaginable run of National Women’s Soccer League fixtures in a playoff position. Their slog, which took in two games apiece against Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current, plus a trip to the Washington Spirit, culminated in a superb 1-0 win away to high-flying San Diego Wave. Two […]

Anatomy of a Ludmila hat trick – Equalizer Soccer

In this week’s iteration of Anatomy of a Goal, we’re focusing on the Chicago Stars. In Week 17, though, the Stars may as well be referred to as Ludmila and friends. The Brazilian international managed a perfect hat trick in just over 10 minutes after Chicago found themselves facing a multi-goal deficit for the second […]

Jenna’s Talking Points: NWSL week 17 saw history made – Equalizer Soccer

Hat tricks and massive crowds drew all the attention as the playoff picture tightened.

Lauletta’s Heat Check: Kansas City cements Shield credentials, Utah looks to next year – Equalizer Soccer

The Current's Shield lead grows again and a wild week for the Stars includes a hat trick and a keeper goal.

Martin Sjögren, former Norway head coach, hired by Chicago Stars FC – Equalizer Soccer

Hammarby head coach Martin Sjögren is expected to join the club in January after the conclusion of the current Swedish club season.

USWNT to play New Zealand in Kansas City for third friendly in October window – Equalizer Soccer

The match will culminate a three-game international break for the USWNT.

Frontrunners and Dark Horses for NWSL MVP: Temwa Chawinga, Esther lead the pack while Sam Coffey makes case – Equalizer Soccer

Temwa Chawinga, Esther and more are making this MVP race an intriguing one.

Breaking down Racing Louisville’s defensive display – Equalizer Soccer

In their last meeting, back in June, Racing Louisville had beaten Orlando Pride 2–0 with a disciplined defensive and counter-attacking display. This time around, they again led for most of the match, but then an injury-time own goal denied them all three points. Racing again delivered an energetic, disciplined performance with effective counter-attacks that limited […]

Official: Lizbeth Ovalle transferred to Orlando Pride for world-record fee – Equalizer Soccer

The winger had been rumored to be leaving Tigres for more than a year. That move seems to have finally come.

Jenna’s Talking Points: NWSL Week 15 action overshadowed by Courage coaching calamity – Equalizer Soccer

Anatomy of a Goal: Alozie gets set up by mates, delivers victory for Dash – Equalizer Soccer

Move over Alyssa Naeher. It was Michelle Alozie's goal that stole the show for the NWSL this week.

Anatomy of a Goal: Pietra Tordin’s capper marked an emphatic Cascadia rivalry for Portland Thorns – Equalizer Soccer

This may feel like déjà vu, but this week’s Anatomy of a Goal is highlighting yet another Pietra Tordin banger. This time, though, Tordin’s goal came during rivalry weekend, when the Portland Thorns put on a clinic against the Seattle Reign at home.  Tordin scored the Thorns’ fourth and final goal just one minute after […]

Lauletta’s Heat Check: Dash inching up, trouble in northern Cali – Equalizer Soccer

Let’s rip the band-aid off. Yes, the weather delay in Kansas City was unacceptable in how it was executed and threw a wet rag on the National Women’s Soccer League weekend. A weekend that is not over yet with a Monday night affair between the Seattle Reign and Chicago Stars still to come. Here’s how […]

Jenna’s Talking Points: NWSL week 16 ruled by heat, draws – Equalizer Soccer

Kansas City and Orlando stalled before the match could take off, while Houston snuck into the playoff conversation.

Lauletta’s Heat Check: Current turning NWSL Shield race into a runaway – Equalizer Soccer

Can anyone catch up to the Kansas City Current? It's starting to look downright doubtful.

How Taylor Huff has thrived as Bay FC’s creative hub – Equalizer Soccer

The 22-year-old midfielder showcased her impactful skills against Houston

Courage change tone, offer clarity on Nahas firing – Equalizer Soccer

Friday night's post-match press conference included a statement of reasons Nahas was fired, and some player insights

Copa América Femenina Analysis: How Brazil won, best players, stars of the future – Equalizer Soccer

Brazil lifted the Copa América Femenina once again, but it was anything but easy. Blair Newman recaps a thrilling Copa tournament.

Lauletta: Handling of Nahas firing the latest setback for NWSL credibility – Equalizer Soccer

Secrecy and lack of answers lead to rampant speculation in a league still scarred by not-so-distant scandals

Courage Sporting Director Bowley: ‘Multitude of factors’ went into Nahas firing – Equalizer Soccer

North Carolina Courage Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Dr Ceri Bowley offered little in terms of details, the morning after head coach Sean Nahas was fired in a brief statement. The Courage media relations staff opened the press conference Thursday morning by stating that the focus was on Friday night’s match against the Houston […]

Nick Cushing named Denver Summit FC’s first head coach – Equalizer Soccer

The former Manchester City women's manager returns to the United States after five seasons with New York City FC in MLS.

Sean Nahas fired by North Carolina Courage – Equalizer Soccer

The announcement came at 7:45pm local time on Wednesday without explanation.