
Annapolis Blues Doubleheader Highlights Community Roots and Rising Talent
From a historic promotion to a flawless regular season, the Annapolis Blues' first year showcases how community support fuels ambition on the national stage.
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From a historic promotion to a flawless regular season, the Annapolis Blues' first year showcases how community support fuels ambition on the national stage.

The fourth edition of the 7‑on‑7 Soccer Tournament opened at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, where the U.S. Women's team aims for a third consecutive championship, led by UNC alum Heather O'Reilly.

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.

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 fourth edition of the tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park will feature 76 teams, over 2,000 athletes and a prize purse that could reshape careers.

Mallory Swanson returns to the U.S. Women's National Team after a year away following childbirth, joining a roster that features the dynamic 'Triple Espresso' attack and a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent for two crucial friendlies in Brazil.

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.

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.

The USL W, a pre‑professional women's soccer league, has grown from eight teams in 2021 to over 90 clubs, with the 2026 season set to feature 96 teams. The league offers college athletes a pathway to professional play, organizes competition into four conferences, and highlights rising stars such as Ella Bulava, Grace Ivey and Zoe Thompson.

The 2026 Soccer Tournament will take place at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, from May 27 through June 1, showcasing fast‑paced matches, $1 million prizes and a lineup of international celebrities.

After a four‑game winless run, Angel City FC looks to rediscover its attacking rhythm and defensive solidity when they host Portland Thorns FC.

Angel City FC looks to end its slump as it faces Portland Thorns and a busy May calendar, with key players hoping to spark a turnaround