
Landon Donovan on Soccer’s Rise, Investment Opportunities, and Personal Journey
Landon Donovan reflects on soccer’s rise in America, the investment potential of women’s leagues, and his transition into media while advocating for mental health.
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Landon Donovan reflects on soccer’s rise in America, the investment potential of women’s leagues, and his transition into media while advocating for mental health.

The National Women’s Soccer League is using the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a cultural catalyst, launching a “Summer of Soccer” that blends traveling fan experiences with marquee matches designed to set attendance records and embed the league within mainstream soccer consciousness.

Oscar González and Guillermo Zamarripa, New York Tech alumni, founded TMJ, an agency representing professional female soccer players. They have negotiated over 1,000 contracts, including a record‑setting $1.5 million transfer fee for Mexican superstar Lizbeth Ovalle, and now operate across five continents.

The United States Under‑20 Women’s National Team is set to travel to Spain for a ten‑day training camp and a series of matches that run from June 1 through June 9.

The Current’s 23‑match unbeaten run continued with a 1‑0 win over Boston Legacy FC, highlighted by milestone performances from Elizabeth Ball, Gabrielle Robinson and others.

With the NWSL entering a month‑long hiatus for the men's World Cup, teams jostle for playoff positioning, while the USWNT prepares for high‑profile friendlies in Brazil. Meanwhile, the USL Super League crowns a champion and questions linger about the future of emerging leagues.

The Portland Thorns and Fire collaborated on a historic doubleheader that blended soccer and basketball, drawing tens of thousands of fans and unveiling plans for a joint performance center.

Cody Carlson, manager of Redlands Football Club, navigates a pivotal fourth season, recruiting a broader squad and partnering with Stater Bros., while Temecula FC captures the Briones Cup and Natalie Mitchell joins Racing Louisville FC.

The National Women's Soccer League has announced a sweeping 'Summer of Soccer' initiative that blends a strategic break with a fan‑focused bus tour across key U.S. markets, seeking to keep the league visible while the men's World Cup commandeers shared venues.

Former Duke University star Kat Rader has been named to the United States Under‑23 Women’s National Team training camp in São Paulo, where she will face league‑leading SC Corinthians Paulista in a pair of matches as part of the road to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Concacaf’s Women’s Professional Football Development Seminar in Mexico City introduced the first-ever Women’s Club Licensing Regulations, aiming to professionalize and expand women’s football across its 41 member associations.

The National Women's Soccer League announces a summer campaign that combines a traveling fan experience with live content, aiming to embed the league into the continent's biggest soccer conversation.

A record number of mothers are now playing in the NWSL, and their stories reveal the financial, emotional and regulatory challenges they face while building families.

The National Women's Soccer League is leveraging a surge in soccer enthusiasm and new leadership to transform casual interest into lasting fandom and attract deeper brand collaborations.

A look at the logistical and emotional challenges faced by NWSL players who are also mothers, and the league’s evolving support systems that aim to keep families together while chasing soccer glory.

The National Women's Soccer League has unveiled a sweeping 'Summer of Soccer' campaign that leans heavily on the momentum of the ongoing men's World Cup, using a nationwide bus tour and fan‑focused events to attract new audiences.

The NWSL's latest season features a record 28 active mothers, reflecting expanded parental leave, childcare stipends, and a cultural shift that empowers players to balance family and elite competition.

The USWNT announces a 23‑player lineup for upcoming friendlies in Brazil, featuring the comeback of Mallory Swanson and the integration of new faces as the team builds toward World Cup qualifying.

After a trophy‑laden 14‑year spell, Alexia Putellas will leave Barcelona at the end of the season, exploring options in the National Women’s Soccer League while reflecting on a legacy that reshaped women’s football.

Week 9 of the 2026 NWSL season delivered historic goals, record‑breaking streaks and team milestones that are reshaping the league’s story.

A record number of mothers are competing in the NWSL, with players like Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson showcasing how individualized recovery frameworks, medical advances, and peer networks enable elite athletes to balance motherhood and top‑level performance.

Mallory Swanson scored her first goal since returning from maternity leave, helping the Chicago Stars defeat Bay FC 1‑0, while the Kansas City Current extended their perfect home record and the Orlando Pride secured a narrow win.

The Utah Royals stretched their unbeaten streak to nine games with a 2‑1 win over Denver Summit, while the Houston Dash ended a 51‑day winless stretch and the North Carolina Courage celebrated their 100th regular‑season victory.

A weekend of tight 2‑1 results saw Seattle end a winless streak, Houston break a six‑game drought, Utah extend its unbeaten run, and North Carolina celebrate a century of regular‑season victories, all while key players delivered decisive contributions.