For the second year in a row, the Washington Spirit are #NWSL Championship bound!

The Portland Thorns' season, marked by resiliency through adversity, came to an end with their 0-2 #NWSL semifinal loss to the Washington Spirit. "I think we were just outplayed, and it’s absolutely going to be a big lesson going forward," Sam Coffey said. equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/15/t...

The Washington Spirit defeated the Portland Thorns 2-0 in Saturday's #NWSL semifinal. Gift Monday, Croix Bethune, getting healthy at the right time and having fun on the field see the Spirit heading to the NWSL Championship for the second year in a row. equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/15/w...

The NWSL playoffs continue this weekend, with two semifinal matches that are sure to be as chaotic as the regular season was. @emaraehruby.bsky.social discusses the league's parity and highlights the players to watch this weekend:

In the first-ever NSL Final, the Vancouver Rise are hoping to etch their name in the inaugural trophy 🇨🇦 🏆 @harjournalist.bsky.social spoke with the players and manager Anja Heiner-Møller about tomorrow's match against Toronto. equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/14/v...

The formidable Kaleigh Kurtz has signed with the @denversummitfc.bsky.social! Read about her career and what she can bring to the expansion team ahead of its inaugural season: equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/13/k...

“Atlanta has always produced. It’ll produce again. I’m quite certain of that.” Arthur Blank and Jessica Berman detailed the latest #NWSL Expansion team: NWSL Atlanta 2028. Abigail Segel breaks down their opening press conference. equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/12/a...

It was the lone goal of the Portland Thorns win over San Diego — but Olivia Moultrie's brilliance wasn't the whole story. Dan Lauletta breaks down the game-winning goal for the Thorns 🌹 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/12/a...

Read up on everything you need to know before the #NWSLSemifinals this weekend! Courtesy of @jennapel.bsky.social: equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/11/2...

The NWSL has announced the finalists for the league’s 2025 End-of-Year Awards. MVP nominees are Delphine Cascarino, Temwa Chawinga, Esther González, Manaka Matsukubo, and Bia Zaneratto. Shield winners Kansas City Current notched more nominations (8) than any other team:

The NWSL semifinal picture is set! The Portland Thorns bested the San Diego Wave to close out the quarterfinals at Providence Park. Reilyn Turner scored the game-winner in overtime. Portland will travel to Washington to face the Spirit next. equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/10/m...

The 2025 NWSL End-of-Year Awards will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30pm ET. ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

According to a report by The Athletic, Atlanta will become the NWSL’s next expansion franchise, bringing the league to 17 teams following the additions of Boston and Denver next season. ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

On Sunday, @gothamfc.bsky.social shocked the top-seeded @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social with a 2-1 extra-time win to reach the NWSL semifinals, putting an end to Kansas City's record-breaking season. MORE on Gotham's big win ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/09/e...

It took 120 minutes and penalty kicks, but an emotional goal from Gift Monday and penalty shootout heroics from Aubrey Kingsbury eventually lifted the Washington Spirit past Racing Louisville for a spot in the #NWSL semifinals! 🔗 equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/08/a...

The NWSL playoffs start tonight. Can anyone beat the Kansas City Current? Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy: equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/07/t...

The NWSL playoffs start tonight. Can anyone beat the Kansas City Current? Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy: equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/07/t...

The @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social won't stop until they go all the way. @kgier.bsky.social details their relentless pursuit of the crown: equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/06/k...

Meredith Speck notched a goal in the North Carolina Courage's valiant win over Gotham on Decision Day. @casconearianna.bsky.social breaks it down:

For the Decision Day edition of on Jenna's Talking Points, @jennapel.bsky.social talks Louisville's big win, KC's dominance, Jordyn Bugg's great week, and questions for Gotham and Bay:

Heather Dyche has been named the new head coach of the U.S. U-23 WYNT. She’ll be the team’s first full-time head coach in more than 3 years. ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

The #NWSL Playoff Field is set! Dan Lauletta takes a look at Week 26 in his latest Heat Check, including Racing Louisville's inclusion and North Carolina just missing the party. 🔐 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/03/l...

She may not have played on #NWSL Decision Day, but she didn't need to. Temwa Chawinga wins the NWSL Golden Boot for the second year in a row!

“Alyssa is that [example] that you want every rookie to learn from when you come into an environment." Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Alyssa Naeher so special. 🔐 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! ✍️: Lesley Ryder equalizersoccer.com/2025/11/03/a...

Thank you to these legends who left the game better than they found it❤️❤️

Watching Christen Press play her final game as a professional and be honored pregame by the Chicago Stars 🥹

The final standings of the 2025 #NWSL regular season!

The ninth-place curse is broken! Racing Louisville is headed to the #NWSL playoffs for the first time in their history!

🍊💜 Brazilian defender Rafaelle Souza has signed a new contract with the Orlando Pride, keeping her with the club through the 2028 season. Catch up on recent NWSL moves with our Transfer Tracker! ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/2025/06/23/n...

DB Pridham has also been named the Northern Super League's Player of the Year 2025. The 28-year-old has scored 18 goals for Ottawa Rapid FC in the NSL's inaugural season.

The #USWNT closed out this fall international window with an emphatic 6-0 win over New Zealand, headlined by a hat trick from Emma Sears. 🔗 equalizersoccer.com/2025/10/30/u...

Tonight, the USWNT takes on the Football Ferns to close out the squads' respective 3-match international windows. New Zealand played Mexico twice, losing both times. The US split its series with Portugal, bouncing back from a shock loss with a 3-1 win on Sunday:

Jason Kreis has been named President of Soccer Operations for Utah Royals FC and Real Salt Lake. Kreis formerly coached Real Salt Lake and led the team to win MLS Cup in 2009. ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

"Being intentional about how we keep developing a core group is always at the front of our mind," Emma Hayes said yesterday. She also hinted that in tonight's clash against NZ, she'd play players who didn't see many minutes against Portugal. Catch up on the first game in the USWNT's October camp:

“You can’t cut a corner to success, and you can’t cut a corner with development.” Emma Hayes leaned into youth on Sunday - and it paid off, as the USWNT defeated Portugal 3–1 in friendly action. ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/2025/10/26/u...

After a lengthy break from action, the #USWNT looked disjointed in a loss to Portugal, but they aren't panicking yet.

Kelley O'Hara and Abby Wambach were on hand when U.S. Soccer announced its joint 2031 FIFA World Cup bid with Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 🇯🇲 🇨🇷 They spoke about the impact the tournament have in the U.S. and Concacaf, writes Dan Lauletta. equalizersoccer.com/2025/10/22/a...

It's official: Concacaf heavyweights US, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica are going for the 2031 World Cup! Read some quick info at the link: equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

In the latest Heat Check, Dan Lauletta breaks down Week 24, and how Decision Day (#NWSL Version) has been set up. Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! 🔐 equalizersoccer.com/2025/10/20/l...

Portland Thorns became the seventh team to lock in a spot in the 2025 NWSL Playoffs after defeating Angel City 2-0! One playoff spot remains up for grabs and there is still seeding to play for heading into decision day 👀

The draw does it for Gotham FC and they have secured a spot in the 2025 #NWSL Playoffs!

Six goals scored and a confirmed spot in the 2025 #NWSL Playoffs, what a night for San Diego Wave!

Seattle Reign defeated Utah Royals 2-1 to secure their spot in the 2025 #NWSL Playoffs!

The #USWNT U-23 training camp roster is out: 20 #NWSL players, one playing in France, one in Mexico, on in Italy, one NCAA player. Notable development: Gia Corley is on the roster. The SD Wave midfielder was born in Tacoma, WA, but played for Germany at U-17, U-19, U-20 + U-23 (and vs. US in May).

Quick update on Trinity Rodman, who exited tonight's Concacaf game with an injury: equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...

The #USWNT has announced its roster for October friendlies against Portugal and New Zealand 🇺🇸 Welcome back to Trinity Rodman! Making her first USWNT roster: Kennedy Wesley. ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2025/10/15/t...

Christen Press has announced her retirement from professional soccer, this morning on Good Morning America. Press, a two-time World Cup champion and Olympic bronze medalist with the #USWNT, will finish the 2025 #NWSL season. ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2025/10/15/c...

The Orlando Pride are the third team to officially clinch their spot in the 2025 #NWSL Playoffs!

In her latest piece, @munson-bella.bsky.social takes you inside the Portland Thorns farewell to Christine Sinclair and looks to the future with young talent taking center stage.

Bay FC might have left Providence Park with no points, but Taylor Huff’s goal proved to be the highlight this week. Dan Lauletta breaks down the build up in this week's Anatomy of a Goal. Subscribe to read! 🔐 equalizersoccer.com/2025/10/08/a...