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‘Weight off my shoulders’: Catarina Macario ‘grateful’ to play again after first USWNT goal in three years – Equalizer Soccer

The USWNT forward endured years of knee issues that kept her out of a World Cup and Olympics

Macario’s back, Yohannes shines, more first caps: USWNT 2, Colombia 0 – Equalizer Soccer

Analysis and talking points from the Americans' 2025 SheBelieves Cup opener

Bay FC defends hiring of Graeme Abel as scout despite previous abuse allegations – Equalizer Soccer

Former U. of Oregon players alleged that Abel was verbally abusive, claims he denied

Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault of Spain’s Jenni Hermoso – Equalizer Soccer

Former Spain FA exec fined over €10,000 for the crime, but acquitted of a count of coercion

Lily Yohannes is a unique talent. Emma Hayes is also right to caution the hype. – Equalizer Soccer

The USWNT coach wants to protect the 17-year-old star, and history says the path to success will feature plenty of setbacks

Denver NWSL expansion team reveals six possible names, asks for fan vote – Equalizer Soccer

Portland Thorns add Ring as NWSL-record kit sponsor – Equalizer Soccer

The new deal ends a 12-year run with Providence, the team's only previous front-of-jersey sponsor

After a wretched year, a reimagined Houston Dash hope look to hit reset – Equalizer Soccer

New players, new president, new coach and a new staff: the Houston Dash are looking to put the past behind them in favor of a hopeful future.

Under Emma Hayes, USWNT looking to ‘maximize’ player development – Equalizer Soccer

With no major international tournament on the calendar until 2027, there’s finally time to take a deeper look at the USWNT’s talent pool.

How the Thorns can get Deyna Castellanos back to her goalscoring ways – Equalizer Soccer

Castellanos is on the move again in 2025, where she will play for the Portland Thorns. Will she have an easier time finding the net with her new team?

How Savy King’s move to Angel City could help her development – Equalizer Soccer

Last year's No. 2 overall draft pick struggled to adapt to a new position at Bay FC. Can a change of scenery put her back on track?

Catarina Macario returns to USWNT for SheBelieves Cup – Equalizer Soccer

Rodman, Smith, Swanson, Lavelle, Girma are all absent as Hayes calls on four uncapped players

Hayes sees SheBelieves Cup as chance to develop uncapped USWNT players – Equalizer Soccer

Four players in February's roster have yet to feature for the senior squad. Those kinds of players are central to Hayes's long-term plans.

Tara McKeown signals an evolving defensive approach for the USWNT – Equalizer Soccer

Emma Hayes has her starting central defenders in mind, but the bench depth still needs to be settled. Could McKeown step up?

Why the elimination of the NWSL Draft is already a success for players – Equalizer Soccer

The NWSL Players Association hoped to put more money in the hands of younger players by getting rid of the draft. It has worked, at least for now.

USWNT coach Emma Hayes wants to change women’s soccer. Here’s how. – Equalizer Soccer

Hayes has unveiled 'The WNT Way' blueprint for looking at everything through a

‘It’s been amazing:’ Amanda Vandervort details USL Super League start, expansion – Equalizer Soccer

The USL Super League president spoke to The Equalizer ahead of the second half of the league's inaugural season.

Averbuch West: ‘Outside narratives’ contrast with ‘deep confidence’ in Gotham’s future – Equalizer Soccer

Comments from several major offseason departures suggest issues at NJ/NY, but Gotham's GM says that isn't the case

Crystal Dunn signs with Paris Saint Germain through June 2027 – Equalizer Soccer

Crystal Dunn has signed with French side Paris Saint-Germain through June 2027, the club announced on Friday. Dunn, 32, signed with the French team just a few days after Gotham FC announced the mutual parting between the two parties. The signing marks Dunn’s second move to Europe, as she featured for Chelsea in the FA […]

‘No reason’ NWSL can’t expand to 30 teams: Commissioner Jessica Berman – Equalizer Soccer

National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman said she foresees a day with 30 teams in the competition. When that day will come and how the league will get there were details she could not share. Berman spoke to media on Thursday, when the NWSL officially unveiled Denver as its 16th market, to begin play […]

Rob Cohen writes the next chapter of Denver sports with NWSL expansion franchise – Equalizer Soccer

2026 NWSL expansion team owner chats with EQZ about why he invested, and his plans for the team

Sources: Orlando Pride secures $500K fee in transfer of Adriana to Saudi Arabia – Equalizer Soccer

It is the third biggest outgoing fee in NWSL history and follows the Brazilian's request to make the move

Denver officially awarded 2026 NWSL expansion team: What you need to know – Equalizer Soccer

Where will Denver's NWSL team play in 2026? Who is Rob Cohen? What will the team's name be? Here's what you need to know about the league's newest club.

College midfielder Lexi Missimo signs with Dallas Trinity FC – Equalizer Soccer

The University of Texas prospect is arguably the most high-profile young signing of the USL Super League's inaugural season.

Carli Lloyd joins Heather O’Reilly’s US Women’s team for 7-v-7 TST event – Equalizer Soccer

Carli Lloyd accomplished just about everything before retiring in 2021. She won two World Cups and two Olympic gold medals and appeared over 300 times for the United States women’s national team. “When I retired, I was done; I was tapped out mentally, physically,” Lloyd told The Equalizer this week. “I had nothing left in […]

How will Jaedyn Shaw fit in the NC Courage’s system? ‘Freedom within a structure’ – Equalizer Soccer

The Courage splashed big cash to get the budding USWNT star. Courage head coach Sean Nahas' must now figure out how to optimize Shaw's play.

Crystal Dunn, Gotham FC agree to ‘mutually part ways’ – Equalizer Soccer

The USWNT star is now free 'to pursue another opportunity.'

Chicago Stars announce Mallory Swanson absence from start of training camp – Equalizer Soccer

When announcing their 2025 preseason roster, the Chicago Stars FC also announced that forward Mallory Swanson has not joined the team for the start of training camp due to personal reasons. According to Chicago, “club leadership has been in contact with Swanson and are fully supportive of her decision.” “I’d like to thank the club […]

Girma-nomics: The $1M+ transfer, NWSL fee thresholds, and San Diego’s bottom line – Equalizer Soccer

Explaining the economics of Naomi Girma's historic move to Chelsea

Naomi Girma’s transfer from San Diego Wave to Chelsea is official – Equalizer Soccer

Girma is the first $1 million transfer in women's soccer history, sources confirm

Why Naomi Girma is worth the most expensive transfer in women’s soccer history – Equalizer Soccer

With her exceptional ball-playing abilities and high-IQ defending, Girma is poised to become Chelsea's most well-rounded central defender.

For sale: Houston Dash majority owner Ted Segal exploring options – Equalizer Soccer

Amid soaring team valuations Houston evaluates sale interest

2025 NWSL Championship venue options: Go big or go back? – Equalizer Soccer

The NWSL's venue problem isn't going away, and it's front and center again in figuring out where to play the final

NWSL announces complete 2025 schedule – Equalizer Soccer

Decision Day is back. Here's all the info: Dates, times, TV

Lauletta: What to watch for in the 2025 NWSL schedule – Equalizer Soccer

Decision Day is back, Rivalry Week is new, and midweek games are basically gone

Sources: Chelsea expected to make Naomi Girma world’s first $1 million transfer – Equalizer Soccer

Chelsea has led the race for the USWNT and San Diego Wave defender for weeks, sources previously told EQZ

Emma Hayes has a plan for the USWNT. Just look at the new call-ups. – Equalizer Soccer

Emma Hayes is adding new faces to the USWNT in the team's January camp. How will they fit in the U.S. system?

Sources: NC Courage land transfer for Japan’s Shinomi Koyama – Equalizer Soccer

North Carolina will pay around a $225,000 transfer fee, per source

Sources: USWNT’s Naomi Girma is transfer target of Chelsea, Lyon – Equalizer Soccer

The defender could set a new world record transfer fee nearing $1 million

Quinn brings Canadian star power to Northern Super League – Equalizer Soccer

Joining Vancouver Rise FC fulfills lifelong dream of playing in home country, Quinn says in introductory press conference