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Freshman forward Sam Erbach scored the Seminoles' first goal of the 2026 season and was named the inaugural 'Nole of the Week', signaling a strong start to her collegiate career.
Lindsey Heaps, a World Cup champion and five‑time league winner, has come home to captain the Denver Summit, blending personal legacy with a new challenge ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The National Women's Soccer League is set to grow to 16 teams in 2026, enlisting Victory+ to stream 57 matches for free and reshape how fans discover women's soccer.
A look at the weekend's decisive matches, standout performances, and notable incidents across the National Women's Soccer League.
Sam Kerr scored her first NWSL goal since returning, but a 73rd‑minute red card and a series of injury scares shaped a chaotic 2‑2 draw between Gotham FC and the Portland Thorns, while Orlando and Houston secured victories
With Brazil set to host the first South American edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the United States faces a mix of injuries, lineup questions and a hostile atmosphere, while coach Emma Hayes seeks to forge a cohesive squad.
Mallory Swanson will miss the upcoming Orlando game due to a knee injury, joining Jordyn Huitema on the sidelines as the Stars battle an 11‑game winless stretch.
Two high‑profile friendlies in Washington and Philadelphia will pit the reigning world champion Spain against the Olympic gold‑medalist United States, offering both teams a final chance to fine‑tune before the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Isabella Baltov becomes the first soccer player from the Shreveport‑Bossier City area to earn Gatorade Louisiana Girls Soccer Player of the Year honors, blending athletic dominance with a 4.19 GPA and extensive community service.
Maddie DiMaria, a junior at Cor Jesu Academy in Affton, Missouri, has been named the 2025‑26 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year, the only player to win the award as both a freshman and a junior, after leading her team to a flawless 25‑0 season and earning youth caps with the U.S. national side.
Maddie DiMaria of Cor Jesu Academy was named the 2025-26 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year after leading her team to a flawless campaign and a state championship.
Reese Morgan’s clutch performances helped Fossil Ridge win a Class 5A championship, while her 4.15 GPA and volunteer work highlight a well‑rounded profile that earned her the Gatorade award and a scholarship to the University of Denver.
Adidas has selected Trinity Rodman, a standout winger for the U.S. women's national team and the Washington Spirit, to headline its men's World Cup marketing effort, reflecting a broader shift in how sports brands leverage female athletes' growing cultural and commercial impact.
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.
FIFA’s recent decision left Denver out of the 2026 World Cup host roster, citing isolation and insufficient governmental backing, while other cities secured spots.
The United States will meet Brazil in a high‑stakes friendly in Fortaleza, seeking to avoid a series sweep while both squads fine‑tune ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
The United States women's national team fell 2‑1 to Brazil in a friendly in Sao Paulo, with Sophia Wilson scoring her first goal since maternity leave and Mallory Swanson making a comeback.
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 2026 id2 National Selection International Tour will run from August 13 to 23, featuring a domestic camp in Georgia before the team heads to England, where girls will stay in London and boys will split time between London and Liverpool.
The latest U.S. roster reunites attacking forwards Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson, who are navigating new motherhood while aiming for a spot on the squad heading into the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
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 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.
Week 9 of the 2026 NWSL season delivered historic goals, record‑breaking streaks and team milestones that are reshaping the league’s story.