Michele Kang is spending millions to scoop up women's soccer teams around the world. What's her plan?
Billionaire club owner Michele Kang speaks to ESPN about her new vision for women's soccer and the money she's pouring in to make it a reality.
If parity is NWSL's 'superpower' vs. Europe competition, is expansion its kryptonite?
The NWSL has excitement that the UEFA Women's Champions League and England's WSL can't match -- but how long will it last?
NWSL MVP Tracker: Thompson leads USWNT in ranking, but other internationals dominate
The NWSL MVP Tracker is back for 2025 to rank the best players, as Alyssa Thompson tries to catch Debinha and Temwa Chawinga.
USWNT big board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
USWNT coach Emma Hayes has made it clear she's shaking up the U.S. roster for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Let's look at how that's going.
López, Dumornay, Shaw lead best U21 women's soccer players
Welcome to the next generation of women's stars aged 21 or under, with representatives from the NWSL, WSL and across Europe.
Spirit win NWSL Challenge Cup in PK shootout
The Washington Spirit won the NWSL Challenge Cup on Thursday defeating the Orlando Pride 4-2 in a penalty shootout, thanks to a crucial save by Aubrey Kingsbury.
Washington wins NWSL Challenge Cup in PKs (0:26)
The NWSL is the first top American sports league to abolish all drafts. What now?
The NWSL has broken out of the American mold and gotten rid of all drafts -- no college draft, no expansion draft, nothing. How will that work?
Marta on new NWSL year: Everyone will 'hunt' us
Just over three months after winning the franchise's first NWSL Championship, the Orlando Pride enters 2025 in the unfamiliar position of league favorite.
How free agency and player approval for trades have changed recruiting in the NWSL
The NWSL's new CBA does something no other American sports league has tried: total free agency and no trades without player permission.
Which NWSL side has the best secondary jersey? (1:42)
Ranking all 14 new NWSL team jerseys: The good, bad and ugly
A new NWSL season means one thing: New kits! Here are all 14 new jerseys for 2025, ranked from ugly to awesome.
Which team will Christen Press land at? (2:03)
Krieger backs Carmelina Moscato as next Angel City FC head coach (2:31)
Morgan: 'No bitter feelings' after missing out on Hayes' USWNT Olympics squad (1:46)
NWSL all-time winners: Championship, Shield, Challenge Cup
Three of the most prestigious NWSL titles are the Championship, Shield and Challenge Cup. Check out the all-time winners list now.
NWSL 101: Teams, titles and key facts to know
The NWSL showcases some of the top women's soccer players in the world. Check out information on the league's history, stats and more now.
NWSL Power Rankings: KC looking potent heading into playoffs
The Current are still No. 1 in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, but after shoring up the defense, they're reminding the league of their attacking firepower.
Does the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup have a future? Probably not
The NWSL and Liga MX partnered for their first cross-league competition, but with all the Liga MX teams being knocked out and a lack of hype, was it worth it?
NWSL Power Rankings: Orlando slipping at the wrong time
Back-to-back losses has seen the Orlando Pride slip out of first place in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while Bay FC remains in playoff contention.
First roster since Olympic gold shows USWNT getting younger, less reliant on known stars
The USWNT has often relied on veteran stars, but coach Emma Hayes appears ready to turn the page ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Jeff Kassouf reacts to the USWNT's new roster.
NWSL Power Rankings: Thorns rise after ending Pride's 24-game unbeaten run
The Portland Thorns rise in this week's NWSL Power Rankings after giving the Orlando Pride their first defeat of the season, while Seattle is eliminated from playoffs.
NWSL Power Rankings: Shield-clinching Orlando looks unstoppable
Orlando convinced in a 2-0 win over second-placed Washington, clinching the NWSL Shield and making its place atop ESPN's Power Rankings unassailable.
NWSL Power Rankings: Washington steps up as Orlando's closest rival
The Washington Spirit have separated themselves from the chasing back, emerging as the second-best team in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.
From ending drafts to revenue sharing: Inside the NWSL's radical new CBA
The National Women's Soccer League's new collective bargaining agreement is radical by American sports standards, but the league has clearly made the changes to position itself to compete globally.