Trinity Rodman: 'Very blessed, very excited' to stay with Spirit (1:51)
USWNT star Trinity Rodman's record deal: Why it's a boon for her, but NWSL worries linger
Trinity Rodman will stay in the U.S. and become the world's highest-paid player. Even as she rejected offers from England, it exposes the NWSL's problems retaining stars.
Hayes: Returning Rodman ready for 'next steps'
USWNT coach Emma Hayes said Trinity Rodman is ready to shoulder more responsibility and take the "next steps" in her career as she returns to the national team.
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Source: Spirit sign Paraguay star teen Martínez
The Washington Spirit have acquired 18-year-old Paraguayan forward Claudia Martínez from Club Olimpia for a $950,000 transfer fee, a source with knowledge of the deal told ESPN.
Liverpool sign Courage legend Denise O'Sullivan
Liverpool have completed the signing of North Carolina Courage captain and Republic of Ireland international Denise O'Sullivan, the clubs announced Saturday.
Rose Lavelle named U.S. women's player of year
Gotham FC and United States women's national team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been voted U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year for 2025.
WAFCON: Holders Nigeria to face Banda's Zambia
Holders Nigeria learned their Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 group-stage opponents on Thursday, with the Super Falcons set to renew acquaintances with Zambia in the opening round in Morocco in March.
Lavelle, Gotham begin title defense vs. Boston
The 2026 NWSL 248-match season kicks off on March 13 when 2025 season runners-up Washington Spirit host Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field.
NWSLPA: 'Rodman rule' violates CBA, federal law
The NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance against the league arguing that the NWSL's creation of the new "High Impact Player" mechanism violates the CBA terms.
San Diego Wave signs Brazil star Ludmila from Chicago Stars
The San Diego Wave have signed Brazil international forward Ludmila from NWSL rivals Chicago Stars FC in a transfer worth an initial $800,000, the clubs announced Tuesday.
Reign extend Laura Harvey's contract to 2028
Laura Harvey, the NWSL's winningest and most tenured coach, has signed a new contract to remain as head coach of Seattle Reign FC through the 2028 season.
Pride hire ex-KC Current GM Carducci as ops VP
Former Kansas City Current general manager Caitlin Carducci has been announced as the new vice president of soccer operations and GM of the Orlando Pride.
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps signs with Denver
United States women's national team captain Lindsey Heaps is heading home in June, when she will return to the NWSL to join expansion side Denver Summit FC.
Man pleads guilty over 'abhorrent' posts to Carter
A man has pleaded guilty to sending "totally abhorrent" social media messages to England defender Jess Carter during last summer's Euros.
Sources: Thorns' Coffey finalizing Man City deal
Manchester City is finalizing a deal with the Portland Thorns to sign United States midfielder Sam Coffey via transfer, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
Orlando Pride trade USWNT's Sams to Angel City
Angel City FC acquired defender Emily Sams on Friday, sending $650,000 in intraleague transfer funds to the Orlando Pride in exchange for the United States international.
Rodman returns to USWNT for January friendlies
Forward Trinity Rodman, who is out of contract with a club, will join the United States women's national team in training camp later this month for the first time since April 2025.
KC Current hire ex-USMNT star Armas as coach
The Kansas City Current officially announced Chris Armas as head coach, as ESPN first reported in December, in the NWSL's second such appointment of a former MLS head coach.
Pro athletes in Venezuela facing travel turmoil
Scores of athletes in Venezuela, particularly baseball players affiliated with MLB clubs, had travel schedules thrown into turmoil after the United States' military operation.
Sources: Denver to sign Oke for NWSL record fee
Denver Summit FC has agreed to a transfer with Mexico's Pachuca for defender Ayo Oke for what would be the highest incoming transfer fee for an American player in NWSL history, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Current to hire Armas as new head coach
The Kansas City Current have agreed to terms to hire Chris Armas as the team's new head coach, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
NWSL OK's 'Rodman rule' even as union objects
The NWSL on Tuesday announced the creation of what has been referred to internally as the "High Impact Player" rule (HIP), which would allow teams to spend up to $1 million outside of the salary cap on star players.
Sources: Chelsea's Macario draws NWSL interest
Several NWSL teams are interested in acquiring Chelsea and United States forward Catarina Macario, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
NWSL Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bay FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denver Summit FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gotham FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kansas City Current | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Carolina Courage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando Pride | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Utah Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Spirit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |