NWSL Week 11: Records, Streaks and the Golden Boot Race
Week 11 of the 2026 National Women's Soccer League season delivered a cascade of personal milestones, coaching firsts and a tightening battle for the league's top scoring honor.
Jul 7, 2026
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American Stars Shine in England’s Women’s Super League
The rise of England’s Women’s Super League as a magnet for U.S. talent is reshaping career pathways, with newcomer Alyssa Thompson quickly becoming a key attacking force at Chelsea FC.
Jun 18, 2026
Tactical Hydration, Historic Dominance, and Mexico’s World Cup Quest
During the men’s World Cup, innovative coaching, historic team performances, and new infrastructure projects reveal the growing momentum of women’s soccer worldwide.
Jun 16, 2026
The U.S. Women’s Soccer Legacy Outshines the Men’s as 2026 World Cup Looms
While the U.S. men's team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 4‑1 win over Paraguay, the women's side continues to dominate in trophies, cultural impact, and marketability, shaping the future of American soccer.
Jun 15, 2026
Zoe Thompson’s Leap Into Pro Soccer at 14
Fourteen‑year‑old Zoe Thompson is set to make her professional debut for Santa Clarita Blue Heat in the USL W league, stepping into a family legacy while carving her own path.
May 30, 2026
CBS Sports Secures Exclusive U.S. Broadcast Rights for Women’s Super League
The new four‑year broadcast pact brings 183 WSL matches per season to Paramount+, weekly games on CBS Sports Network and select fixtures on Golazo Network, consolidating CBS’s position as the premier destination for women’s soccer in the United States.
May 28, 2026
U.S. Women’s National Team Reassembles for Brazil Friendlies After Swanson’s Return
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.
May 27, 2026
USL W Expands to 96 Teams, Spotlighting Emerging Talent
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.
May 25, 2026
Lindsey Heaps Returns to NWSL After Champions League Final
Lindsey Heaps is set to play her last game for OL Lyonnes before joining the NWSL’s Denver Summit, a move that underscores her lasting impact on the league and the growing prominence of women’s soccer.
May 22, 2026