USWNT vs Spain: The Counterattacking Plan That Could Help Emma Hayes Before World Cup Qualifying The United States Women’s National Team needed a response after its 2–0 defeat to Spain on October 10. Three days later, the Americans delivered one, fighting back from another two-goal deficit to earn a 2–2 draw at Subaru Park in … Read more
USWNT vs. Spain Rematch: What the United States Must Change to Fight Back The United States Women’s National Team faces Spain again on October 13 after suffering a 2-0 defeat in Washington, D.C. The result exposed areas the USWNT must improve, but the rematch also gives Emma Hayes’ squad an immediate opportunity to respond. Rather … Read more
The United States Women’s National Team has work to do before facing Spain again on Tuesday. Emma Hayes’ side suffered a 2-0 defeat against the reigning Women’s World Cup champions at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on October 10. Two goals inside the opening 14 minutes put the Americans under immediate pressure, and they never … Read more
The United States Under-23 Women’s National Team has announced its roster for the October 2026 international window, and the group includes several players already familiar to USWNT supporters. Head coach Heather Dyche has selected 24 players, all from the NWSL, for a training camp running from October 5 through October 13 at the Arthur M. … Read more
The landscape of professional women’s soccer in 2026 is defined by unprecedented structural maturation, tactical revolution, and shifting economic paradigms. Domestically, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has expanded to a 16-team format, smashing attendance records and introducing complex salary cap regulations designed to retain global superstars against the financial gravity of European leagues. Internationally, … Read more
Published September 22, 2026 Eighteen current and former stars of women’s soccer — Alex Morgan, Marta, Crystal Dunn and Lindsey Heaps among them — sent an open letter to FIFA on Sept. 15 asking the governing body to move the U-20 Women’s World Cup into an official international match window. It’s a request this site’s … Read more
Former USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski is taking charge of Chicago’s sporting rebuild, just days after leaving the Kansas City Current. The Chicago Stars have made one of the most significant front-office moves of the 2026 NWSL season, hiring former U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski as their new Chief Soccer Officer. The … Read more
The Savannah DeMelo lawsuit has put the medical care surrounding NWSL players back under the spotlight one year after the Racing Louisville midfielder suffered cardiac arrest during a match. DeMelo is suing University of Louisville Health and two physicians, alleging that a heart condition was not properly diagnosed or treated before she collapsed on the … Read more
Published August 24, 2026 Trinity Byars was involved in all four San Diego Wave goals in a 4-2 win over Utah Royals FC this weekend, scoring twice and assisting twice in the kind of performance that’s put her squarely in the conversation for her first senior USWNT call-up. It’s a milestone weekend for a player … Read more
Published August 23, 2026 Tobin Heath officially retired as a Portland Thorns player Saturday, signing a ceremonial one-day contract before Portland’s match against Denver Summit FC at Providence Park. The Thorns retired her No. 17 in a pre-match ceremony honoring a seven-year Portland career that included two NWSL championships, the club’s all-time assist record, and … Read more