22 days until 2027 NWSL Free Agency fully opens up (and 21 days until teams have to exercise their side of options) Current State: Player Options - 2 Mutual Options - 29 Club Options - 13 Unrestricted Free Agent - 98 See the full list here: www.spotrac.com/nwsl/free-ag...

The Portland Thorns announced today that midfielder Renee Lyles and defender Jennie Immethun have each agreed to contract extensions with the Club. Lyles will remain with Portland through the end of the 2026 season while Immethun has been extended through July 2026.

The North Carolina Courage and defender Ivy Younce have agreed to a fully guaranteed contract extension through the end of the 2026 NWSL season, the club announced today. Younce was previously signed to a short-term contract through June after joining the team in preseason as a non-roster invitee.

Should I be concerned with the intensity that Strider is watching the WNBA with?

On June 3, Boston Legacy FC midfielder Chloe Ricketts underwent successful surgery to repair medial and lateral ligament ruptures in her right ankle. Ricketts will be placed on the 45 Day Injury/Illness List and is expected to make a full recovery.

There are currently more bills attacking trans youth’s right to play sports across the U.S. than there are trans youth in school sports.

Both sides

FotMob is definitely spoiling the match with the amount of delay on the broadcast today

Also, because Brazil is playing, just a reminder:

Congrats to Jane Campbell for having the most goals of any goalkeeper in uswnt history? 25 international goals is impressive 😉

The NWSL announced the Best XI of the Month for May GK – Mandy McGlynn (UTA) D – Janine Sonis (DEN), Sam Hiatt (POR), Kate Del Fava (UTA), Tierna Davidson (GFC) M – Manaka Matsukubo (NC), Kimmi Ascanio (SD), Croix Bethune (KC) F – Temwa Chawinga (KC), Barbra Banda (ORL), Mina Tanaka (UTA)

The Houston Dash and midfielder Maggie Graham agreed to a multi-year contract extension through the 2029 NWSL season, the club announced today.

Oh noooo

To raise awareness of CPR, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, and the NWSL today unveiled the 2026 Nation of Lifesavers™ NWSL Ambassador Class during National CPR and AED Awareness Week, held annually from June 1-7.

Denver Summit FC announced today that English football and Women’s Super League (WSL) coaching veteran, Stephen Kirby, will join the staff as the club’s newest assistant coach. Kirby brings almost two decades of developmental and coaching experience, most recently in the WSL.

The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that Kansas City Current Forward Temwa Chawinga has been named the Player of the Month for the month of May by the NWSL Media Association.

Today I pet a very fluffy golden retriever who was napping at the pickleball courts. Strider is not happy about it

The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that Houston Dash Midfielder Kat Rader has been named Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally, for the month of May by the NWSL Media Association and the league’s on-air broadcast talent.

To my Pride folks. You are loved. There ain't no other you. You are so fierce you got these wockaflockas shook and whatnot. Go on with yo' bad selves.

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today that Utah Royals FC Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets has been named Coach of the Month for the month of May by the NWSL Media Association and the league’s on-air broadcast talent.

Ahead of 2027 NWSL free agency opening up at the end of the month, here’s an in-depth look at how teams are shaping up in regards to locking up key players and some key offensive stats. www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/33...

Ahead of 2027 NWSL free agency opening up at the end of the month, here’s an in-depth look at how teams are shaping up in regards to locking up key players and some key offensive stats. www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/33...

Timeline cleaner: Max being just the happiest chonkiest boi

A lot of World Cup stuff can fuck off but I’m fully here for Toronto’s Beaver Trail 🦫⚽️

The North Carolina Courage and forward Cortnee Vine have agreed to a mutual termination, as announced by the club today, allowing the Australian international to pursue other opportunities. Vine joined the Courage as a free agent in June 2024.

Houston Dash defender Rebeca will remain on loan with Dux Logroño in Spain through June 30, 2027, both teams announced today. The defender joined the team at the start of the 2025 season in March following her transfer from Cruzeiro in Brazil, contracted thru 2027 w/ a 2028 mutual option

Forward Kyra Carusa, who had been on loan with the Kansas City Current, has been recalled to HB Køge Women. HB Køge Women plays in the highest division of Danish women’s football and has a storied history as a top club in Denmark.

Houston Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell will join the United States Women’s National Team in Brazil for two friendlies against the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosts Campbell replaces goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce following an injury suffered during the World Sevens Football tournament in England.

BRUINNNNNSSSS

UPDATE: Chicago Stars FC OUT: Aaliyah Farmer (Thigh)

#LAvNC NWSL Availability Report Angel City FC OUT: Sveindis Jonsdottir (Foot), Savy King (Foot), Sydney Leroux (Excused), Hina Sugita (SEI) North Carolina Courage SEI: Crawford, Schmidt OUT: Maycee Bell (Knee), Natalie Jacobs (Ankle), Lauryn Thompson (Ankle), Courtnee Vine (Excused)

#GFCvHOU NWSL Availability Report Gotham FC OUT: Ann-Katrin Berger (Abdomen), Bruninha (Hamstring), Kayla Duran (Knee - SEI), Mandy Freeman (Lower Leg), Taryn Torres (Knee - SEI) Houston Dash OUT: Makenzy Robbe (Knee - SEI), Kiki Van Zanten (Thigh)

#CHIvSD NWSL Availability Report Chicago Stars FC OUT: Alozie (Thigh), Dellarose (Thigh), Egizii (Lower Leg), Franklin (Head), Kuikka (SEI), Naeher (Thigh) ???: Farmer (Thigh) San Diego Wave FC OUT: Agudelo Morelo (Excused), Arias (Excused), Armstrong (SEI), Leon (Back), Macario (Heel),

No photos or soccer coverage from me today, celebrating my parent’s 40th anniversary with a bunch of family 🥰

WEATHER UPDATE ⛈️ We are monitoring inclement weather in the area. At this time, gates and matchday activities remain on schedule. If lightning enters within 8 miles of CPKC Stadium, operations will be delayed per safety protocols. Updates will be shared as available.

Following a weather delay, the match between the Orlando Pride and Bay FC will begin at 8:13 PM ET on NWSL+. ➡️ plus.nwslsoccer.com

#WASvSEA NWSL Availability Report Washington Spirit OUT: Ashley Hatch (Maternity Leave), Aubrey Kingsbury (Maternity Leave), Casey Krueger (Maternity Leave) Seattle Reign OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Jess Fishlock (Lower Leg)

#PORvUTA NWSL Availability Report Portland Thorns OUT: Bella Bixby (Knee - SEI), Julie Dufour (Knee - SEI), Caiya Hanks (Knee - SEI), Valerin Loboa (Shoulder), Morgan Weaver (Knee - SEI) Utah Royals OUT: Paige Cronin (Calf), Alex Loera (Knee - SEI), KK Ream (Knee - SEI), Janni Thomsen (Excused)

#KCvBOS NWSL Availability Report Kansas City Current SEI/ML: Cook, DiBernardo, Gagne OUT: Debinha de Oliveira (D-45), Mary Long (D-45), Gianna Paul (Thigh) Boston Legacy FC OUT: Kaká (D45), Fauzia Najjemba (Thigh), Chloe Ricketts (Ankle), Bianca St-Georges (Suspension) ???: Laís Araújo (Thigh)

#LOUvDEN NWSL Availability Report Racing Lou OUT: Savannah DeMelo (Illness), Marisa DiGrande (ML), Ella Hase (Hamstring), Natalie Mitchell (Knee) Olivia Sekany (SEI), Sarah Weber (Ankle) ???: Jordyn Bloomer (Ankle) Denver Summit OUT: Jasmine Ailey (SEI), Jordan Baggett (ML), Tash Flint (Torso)

#ORLvBAY NWSL Availability Report Orlando Pride ML: Nadaner OUT: Angelina (Suspended), Morche (D45), Villacorta (Knee), Washington (Knee) ???: Marta (Thigh), Ovalle (Thigh) Bay FC ML/SEI: Dahlkemper, Dydasco, Malonson, Menges Suspended: Cometti, Silkowitz OUT: Gilchrist (D45), Pfeiffer (Knee)

Someone turns 6 today!!!

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40 day work sabbatical has begun 🥰

Chicago Stars FC today announced that the club has parted ways with General Manager Richard Feuz, effective immediately. Feuz joined the Stars in February 2024. Throughout his tenure, the club compiled a 16-34-13 regular season record and 17-36-14 in all comps, clinching a playoff berth in 2024.

San Diego Wave FC have tapped global sports executive Morrie Eisenberg as new Chief Executive Officer starting in August 2026. Eisenberg will join the Wave from Leeds United F.C., where he works as their Chief Business Officer.

The North Carolina Courage today confirmed defender Sydney Schmidt suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a training session ahead of the Courage’s match against Racing Louisville Schmidt will be placed on the Season-Ending Injury list and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season

#uswnt roster drop tomorrow 👀

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