⚽️ Anatomy of a Goal 🥅 Tactics Talk 1️⃣1️⃣ Lauletta's XI 🗣️ Talking Points These are weekly, analytical columns we supply every week of the #NWSL season at The Equalizer. Subscribe today for comprehensive women's soccer coverage TODAY! equalizersoccer.com/subscribe/

This week in the NWSL, Chawinga returned and Kiki Van Zanten bagged her second brace. Orlando, San Diego, Kansas City, and Houston picked up hard-earned points while Louisville and Gotham continue to drop them. @jennapel.bsky.social's Talking Points are here: 🔒 equalizersoccer.com/2026/04/09/t...

The Portland Thorns have scored eight goals so far this #NWSL season, thanks to performances from Reilyn Turner, Pietra Tordin & Sophia Wilson. As @secondball.bsky.social writes, Thorns coach Robert Vilahamn wants more from his strikers. 🔐 Subscribe to read! equalizersoccer.com/2026/04/08/t...

In this week's Anatomy of a Goal, @thedanlauletta.bsky.social takes a look at the build-up from Croix Bethune and the finish from Debinha, from Kansas City's win over Gotham FC. 🔐 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read the latest analysis! equalizersoccer.com/2026/04/08/a...

Our @thedanlauletta.bsky.social's NWSL week 4 hot takes are out! 🌊 San Diego keeps riding the wave 🦢Boston still searching for that first point ⚽Penalty kicks galore! Check it out at the link: equalizersoccer.com/2026/04/06/l...

The Spirit finally got their win on Sunday. Read about the game here: equalizersoccer.com/2026/04/06/s...

The Reign wrapped up their three-game ‘home’ stand in Spokane Saturday night with a scoreless draw against Denver. Though the offensive form that saw them score five goals in two games was absent, the defense stepped up to secure the point, @munson-bella.bsky.social reports from Spokane.

Laura Harvey and THE cooler

Go time for Seattle Reign and Denver Summit!

Greetings from Spokane for Seattle Reign vs Denver Summit! Here early the descriptions of a small, intimate stadium definitely ring true.

In Spokane getting warmed up for Seattle Reign vs Denver Summit!

NWSL After Dark anyone 😅 Friday night #NWSL action saw four PKs and seven total goals in Houston, stoppage time drama in Orlando, and two 1-0 wins.

ICYMI: Boston Legacy forward Ella Stevens will miss tonight's match against the Wave after the NWSL Disciplinary Committee reviewed a foul committed against Utah last weekend, given a yellow card, but not reviewed by VAR, and upgraded it to a red. 📰 equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

TEMVP is back!!! The Kansas City Current announced that forward Temwa Chawinga has been removed from the season-ending injury list. She is expected to be available for Saturday's match between the reigning NWSL Shield winners and NWSL Champions 👀 📰 equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

The current NWSL table contains a number of surprises. But how much does a team’s start really define its season? Jenna Pel breaks it down. equalizersoccer.com/2026/04/02/f...

"The Houston Dash... are a serious, competitive force for the first time in a while." 👀 @secondball.bsky.social details the resurgence of the Dash, thanks to coach Fabrice Gautrat and new additions like Leah Klenke, Kat Rader and Linda Ullmark. equalizersoccer.com/2026/04/01/t...

🇺🇸 Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson are BACK! And no, this is not an April Fool's Day joke! @munson-bella.bsky.social details the #USWNT 26-player roster for April friendlies against Japan. ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2026/04/01/s...

The U-20 USWNT roster for the team's April friendlies against Brazil includes Jordyn Bugg, Alex Pfeiffer, and nine other NWSL players. More details: equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/31/p...

Ahead of a big international window, Naomi Girma spoke with the press about playing in her native Northern California, life in London, and more. Subscribers can catch up at the link🔒 ✍️ @abigailsegel.bsky.social equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/30/n...

🏟️ Record-smashing attendance for Denver 😶 Struggles continue for Kansas City 🪽 Jónsdóttir continues to impress for Angel City @thedanlauletta.bsky.social breaks down XI takeaways from Week 3 in #NWSL action! 🔐 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read every Monday! equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/30/l...

Gotham and Orlando played to a nil-nil draw on Sunday, extending Gotham’s scoreless run to three matches. The Bats are still awaiting Guro Reiten’s arrival, pending visa approval. More on Reiten from @ajsportstat.bsky.social ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/29/w...

My motto since I’ve started writing has always been to know my strengths. I’m more of a storyteller/question asker, I’m not a tactical genius (as my haters will tell you). That said, I am grateful for those who are, like @ajsportstat.bsky.social. Highly recommended this tactical breakdown of Reiten!

Miss any action from Saturday's six (!!) NWSL matches? Don't worry, we have you covered. Denver's historic record, Boston's first goal, Kansas City's struggles, and more ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/29/e...

What can Guro Reiten bring to Gotham FC? @ajsportstat.bsky.social breaks down the Bats’ decision to sign the 31-year-old winger to a long-term deal ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/29/w...

After signing a 5-year deal with the San Diego Wave, Catarina Macario spoke to reporters about coming home, the High Impact Player Rule, and fitting in on the team. "I think that many players deserve big contracts." @abigailsegel.bsky.social has the story: equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/27/f...

IT'S OFFICIAL: Catarina Macario is headed to San Diego. The USWNT star signs a 5-year contract with the 2023 NWSL Shield winners. The club confirms the use of the High Impact Player Rule for the deal: equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/27/s...

🌉 She's staying in the Bay Area! Claire Hutton and Bay FC inked a five-year deal, a little over a month after her initial trade to the second-year club, writes @rachaelkpalmer.bsky.social. equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/26/c...

🏅 Denver Summit earned its first win 👑 Reign FC bounced back in a major way ⚽️ Dominant victories for Orlando & San Diego What moment stood out to you from Wednesday night's matches?

"It’s a game-changer off the field, but how would it play out on the field?" @secondball.bsky.social takes a look at Catarina Macario's impending entry into the #NWSL with the San Diego Wave — and where the star forward fits in. 🔐 Subscribe to read! equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/25/t...

There will be goals tonight, but don't forget about this beauty from the weekend. Lia Godfrey’s goal gave San Diego the edge over a 10-player Utah side, writes @thedanlauletta.bsky.social. Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read the latest Anatomy of a Goal! 🔐 equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/25/a...

🪽 Angel City on top of the #NWSL 🎂 A birthday goal for Barbra Banda 🚀 Houston, Chicago make big comebacks Jenna Pel discusses her talking points from Week 2 of the NWSL's return to action. Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/24/t...

Denver's Jasmine Aikey has been placed on the season-ending injury list following an ACL tear: equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

Week 2 of the NWSL season was... insane. @TheDanLauletta talks readers through some of the biggest storylines this weekend - red cards, comebacks, and more. For subscribers!🔒 equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/23/l...

On Sunday, two NWSL matches were decided by one-goal margins, with efficiency and execution ruling the day. ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/22/c...

Sveindís Jónsdóttir contributed to all three Angel City goals on her team's way to a 3-1 victory over Bay FC. The brace and assist showed off the skills that made her such an exciting acquisition last year, as she leads an LA attack firing on all cylinders.

Welcome back Tierna Davidson 👏

The NC Courage and Gotham played to a scoreless draw Saturday that highlighted both teams' defenses, but the most exciting moment of the match was the return of defender Tierna Davidson from her March 2024 ACL injury.

The Houston attack dominated Boston on their way to a 3-0 home-opener victory. Young stars stood out as Kiki van Zanten scored twice (almost had the hat trick) and rookie Kat Rader scored her first professional goal, and added an assist. 📰 equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/21/h...

Just leaving this here... in case you missed THE most chaotic Cascadia Rivalry of all time (?!) last night: ✍️ @munson-bella.bsky.social equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/21/t...

Two red cards could not stop the Portland Thorns from earning a 2-0 victory in the Cascadia Rivalry on Friday night in front of a record home-opener crowd 🌹 equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/21/t...

It was a historic night for the @denversummitfc.bsky.social, who earned their first club point in a 1-1 tie with the @orlpride.com: equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/20/d...

Among many notable moments in tonight's #WASvLOU game was the return of Andi Sullivan after 17 months: equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/20/a...

Now that the NWSL 2026 season is fully underway, it's a perfect time to subscribe to The Equalizer! ⚽️⭐ Subscribers get access to breaking news, tactical analyses, in-depth columns and more! The game is growing - be a part of it: equalizersoccer.com/subscribe/

Biiiiig NWSL weekend coming up 👀 which games are we most excited for?!

Get ready for #NWSL matchweek 2 with Jenna Pel’s talking points — what to note from opening weekend, off-field transfer moves and looking ahead 👀

🚨 Official! Yazmeen Ryan and Delanie Sheehan have officially been traded to the Denver Summit. Houston received $1 million in funds, writes @munson-bella.bsky.social. ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/19/y...

The Chicago Stars have announced they are no longer pursuing Ryan Field as a home venue for future seasons: equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

Riley Tiernan's shift in position was an underrated part of Angel City's 4-0 thrashing of the Chicago Stars, and it could have big implications for the rest of Angel City's season, @secondball.bsky.social writes. equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/18/t...

According to a report by @jennatonelli.bsky.social and @theolloydhughes.bsky.social for Sports Illustrated, Yazmeen Ryan and Delanie Sheehan have been traded from the Houston Dash to the Denver Summit: equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

Despite a loss in their debut, the Denver Summit built up anticipation with an all-around team goal, covering the entire field of play. @casconearianna.bsky.social breaks down Melissa Kössler's goal in our series Anatomy of a Goal. Subscribe to read! 🔐 equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/18/a...