Source: Ex-Bucks owner nearing NC Courage deal
Former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry is close to a deal to buy a controlling stake in the National Women's Soccer League's North Carolina Courage, a source confirmed to ESPN.
NWSL MVP Tracker: Rodman is in the top 10, but can she catch Banda and Chawinga?
The NWSL MVP Tracker returns to rank the 10 best players as Trinity Rodman tries to catch Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga.
Champs Gotham to visit White House, NWSL first
NJ/NY Gotham FC will be honored at the White House on Monday for its 2023 National Women's Soccer League Championship victory, marking the first time in the league's 11-year history that a team has received the prestigious invite.
New USL Super League: Threat to the NWSL, or helping hand to boost women's soccer?
The USL Super League is launching as a top-flight women's soccer league even though the NWSL is already thriving in the United States.
Gotham FC secures 2-0 victory over Seattle Reign at Lumen Field
Delanie Sheehan and Esther González each found the back of the net as NJ/NY Gotham FC defeated the Seattle Reign FC 2-0 at Lumen Field in the first Monday night match of the season.
Esther González slots in the goal for NJ/NY Gotham FC (0:55)
NWSL Power Rankings: KC Current show championship credentials
In our latest NWSL power rankings, the KC Current are developing into a true championship contender, while the Seattle Reign look to continue their winning run.
Rodman strikes, Hatch scores 50th in Spirit win
Ashley Hatch scored two first-half goals as the Washington Spirit defeated the Houston Dash 3-0 at Audi Field on Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League.
Washington Spirit dominate Houston Dash in 3-0 victory
Ashley Hatch scored twice and Trinity Rodman added another goal in Washington Spirit's commanding 3-0 home win over the Houston Dash on Sunday.
Trinity Rodman puts the game to bed for Washington Spirit (1:05)
San Diego Wave FC holds off Utah Royals for a 2-1 victory
Amirah Ali and Delphine Cascarino scored early goals as the visiting San Diego Wave FC held off the Utah Royals 2-1 on Saturday at America First Field.
Delphine Cascarino finds the back of the net for San Diego Wave FC (0:32)
Racing Louisville edges Angel City 2-1
Racing Louisville FC, buoyed by the efforts of Bethany Balcer and Janine Beckie, edged out visiting Angel City FC 2-1 at Lynn Family Stadium on Saturday.
Janine Beckie gets on the scoresheet for Racing Louisville FC (0:34)
Ally Schlegel's early goal lifts Chicago Red Stars over Portland Thorns
Schlegel capitalizes on a defensive lapse by the Thorns in 1-0 win.
Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current play to scoreless draw
The Pride extended their unbeaten streak to 21 games with a draw against the Current.
Ally Schlegel finds the back of the net for Chicago Red Stars (0:57)
Orlando Pride vs. Kansas City Current - Game Highlights (1:59)
North Carolina Courage and Bay FC draw 1-1 in hard-fought match
Asisat Oshoala scored early for Bay FC, but Ashley Sanchez equalized for the Courage
Asisat Oshoala slots in the goal for Bay FC (0:56)
Can Liga MX Femenil grow to rival the power of NWSL?
Mexico's Liga MX Femenil has grown hugely since it was launched in 2017. But can it ever get as big as the NWSL?
Krieger: No sympathy for GM complaints in survey about player protections (0:56)
Is parity that good of a thing for the NWSL? (1:35)
NWSL GMs say player reforms 'gone too far'
Two years after allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse rocked the NWSL, some GMs are voicing concerns that reforms have "gone too far," a survey by ESPN found, which has prompted pushback from the players association.
NWSL GM survey: League execs on rule-breaking, abolishing draft, USWNT players, and more
NWSL executives dish on the worst front offices, reliance on the USWNT, breaking the rules, players they want to sign and more.
NWSL Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | +24 | 48 |
| Washington Spirit | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | +21 | 44 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | +9 | 40 |
| Kansas City Current | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | +15 | 39 |
| North Carolina Courage | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | +6 | 32 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | +1 | 27 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | -2 | 26 |
| Bay FC | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | -7 | 25 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| Angel City FC | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -11 | 20 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | -8 | 19 |
| Utah Royals | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -19 | 15 |
| Houston Dash | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -19 | 14 |