Pride open season with 6-0 rout; Rodman returns
The reigning champion Orlando Pride opened the National Women's Soccer League season on Friday night with a 6-0 home field rout over the Chicago Stars.
NWSL's BOS Nation to be renamed after backlash
Boston's 2026 NWSL franchise announced Friday that it will officially change its name following a highly-ridiculed launch last fall.
Bethune on Spirit roster after freak pitching injury
Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune has been removed from the season-ending injury list and added to the team's active roster, although she is listed as questionable for Friday's NWSL opener vs. the Houston Dash.
2025 NWSL MVP Tracker: Rating the stars from Chawinga to Rodman, Banda, Shaw, more
Who could be the 2025 NWSL MVP? Ahead of the season's opening weekend, let's look at the field from strongest shots to outside chances.
ESPN's guide to Africans in the NWSL - History, key players, how to watch
Based in the United States, the NWSL is home to quality players from around the world, including some African stars, like Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda, who have taken it by storm in recent years.
From Banda to Zaha - Top 10 Africans to watch in the USA this season
African players have been among the outstanding performers in men's and women's football in the USA in recent years, and there are various contenders to take MLS or the NWSL by storm again in 2025.
NWSL team-by-team preview: Can Orlando Pride repeat as champions?
With the National Women's Soccer League returning to action this weekend, we take a look at where the 14 clubs stands and how close each is to winning the NWSL championship.
How to watch 2025 NWSL opening weekend games on ESPN+
The 2025 NWSL season has arrived! Opening weekend features Kansas City vs. Portland and Angel City vs. San Diego. Check out how to watch now.
Swanson to miss NWSL start for personal reasons
Chicago Stars FC forward Mallory Swanson will miss the start of the 2025 National Women's Soccer League season due to personal reasons, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
Trinity Rodman's soccer titles: USWNT, NWSL awards and more
A rising star in soccer, Trinity Rodman scored her first Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. Check out her other titles now.
USWNT's Rodman: Matter of time to play abroad
United States and Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman has said it's a matter of time before she plays abroad but added that she remains focused on the upcoming NWSL season that kicks off on Friday.
Rodman: I'd kick myself if I retired without playing overseas (1:21)
Could Gareth Taylor be a perfect fit for the Angel City job? (2:06)
Hamilton: FIFA 'forgetting the players' with new women's tournaments (1:03)
Is the NWSL becoming a two-tier league of competitiveness? (2:23)
When did NWSL teams begin playing? Key years to know
The NWSL began with eight teams in 2013 before expanding to what it is today. See when each team began playing in the league.
NWSL ambition rankings: Who is No. 1 in 2025 when it comes to raising the game?
With the 2025 NWSL season kicking off this weekend, it's time to unveil our second annual ambition rankings. Which teams are leading the way and who is just trying to keep up?
NWSL Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 3 |
| Kansas City Current | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Washington Spirit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| North Carolina Courage | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bay FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Utah Royals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Angel City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -6 | 0 |