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Ashley Sanchez stars for Courage, Janine Sonis and Denver continue making history
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (867+ words) Plus the return of Mallory Swanson, Barbra Banda keeps scoring, Utah extends unbeaten streak, and more from NWSL weekend action After a busy Friday night, the National Women's Soccer League spread the weekend's other four games out across Saturday and…...
Mallory Swanson activated from maternity leave
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (225+ words) Equalizer Soccer The 28-year-old missed all of 2025 and the first nine games this season on maternity leave She gave birth to her daughter, Josie James Swanson, in November She is in North Carolina with the Stars and will be eligible…...
Talking Points: Possible HIP criteria changes & VAR impacts BOS-ORL
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (294+ words) Equalizer Soccer Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Is the HIP rule criteria done for? Has the Kansas City Current turned a corner? The Boston Legacy clinch their second win in a game in which VAR was a main character, a surprise…...
Tactics Talk: How all 16 NWSL teams" identities are shaping up
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (268+ words) Equalizer Soccer Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Approximately a quarter of the way into the 2026 National Women's Soccer League campaign, teams are starting to showcase their identities Some stand out in a good way; others for all the wrong reasons Some…...
Anatomy of a Goal: Mimi Van Zanten puts away Dudinha's dazzling cross
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (97+ words) How could I possibly pick one goal to break down, when those are only a subset of the options? Well, San Diego's 81st-minute game-winner against Angel City was the winner, mainly because it involved a potential "service of the year…...
Boston earns second win with another late comeback
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (211+ words) On the Legacy's Brazilian heritage night, Amanda Gutierres assists tying goal and scores game-winner During a rare Tuesday game in the National Women's Soccer League, the Boston Legacy delivered plenty of drama to earn their second-ever win in very similar…...
NWSL stats and minutiae after Week 7
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (96+ words) Del Fava and Mc Glynn headline Utah's brick wall defense, and more stats and news updates from NWSL Week 7 Here's a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 7 of the 2026 NWSL season. We'll keep evolving this space every week…...
Lauletta's XI: The return of Temwa Chawinga
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (92+ words) Chawinga's back in form, Utah continues its unbeaten streak, and more Week 7 saw a Temwa Chawinga explosion, another shutout for the Royals, struggles in Houston and Los Angeles, and a character-building point for the Boston Legacy. Here are 11 thoughts from…...
Kansas City dominates, while Washington grinds out a win on Mother's Day " Equalizer Soccer
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (477+ words) Mother's Day Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League delivered a mix of drama. While Kansas City lit up the afternoon with a multi-goal performance, Washington found the edge in a tight contest. After waiting more than a month for…...
Denver scores four and San Diego wins So Cal derby
1+ week, 1+ day ago (745+ words) Plus, Boston steals road point in front of New York mayor and Claire Emslie returns for Mother's Day Three National Women's Soccer League games were played on Saturday, beginning with the Boston Legacy drawing NJ/NY Gotham FC 1-1 in front…...