NWSL supports Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda following genetic test issue
NWSL Addresses Controversy Over Genetic Testing The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) issued a statement on Tuesday regarding a recent uproar concerning players who didn’t pass genetic tests. This statement specifically defended Barbra Banda, a striker for Orlando Pride, who was deemed ineligible to play for Zambia in the 2022 World Cup qualifying tournament because […]
NWSL veteran receives criticism for article
NWSL Player Calls for Gender Standards, Sparking Division Among Teams There’s a significant divide among the clubs in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) after player Elizabeth Eddy urged the league to establish “gender standards” aimed at safeguarding the health of the organization and promoting growth in women’s soccer. In her recent column, Eddy posed […]
Revitalized Jaedyn Shaw prepares for NWSL playoff matchup against former team
Gotham FC’s Jaydyn Shaw Finds Her Groove Again This season, Gotham FC coach Juan Carlos Amoros offered some encouraging words to midfielder Jaydyn Shaw before a match against the Kansas City Current. He reminded her how much he loved watching her dribble and take shots, regardless of whether they resulted in goals. Shaw recalled that […]
Laila Harbert: An unforgettable journey with the Portland Thorns of the NWSL
Laila Herbert Signs First Professional Contract On January 3, 2025, midfielder Laila Herbert officially signed her first professional deal. Choosing to join Arsenal FC in the English Women’s Super League felt like a “natural” progression for her. Having grown up in the club’s academy, the idea of making her professional debut in the same place […]
Gotham FC secures a spot in the NWSL playoffs with a remarkable goal from Rose Lavelle
Gotham FC Secures Playoff Spot with Draw Against Louisville FC Gotham FC played to a 2-2 draw with Louisville FC on Sunday, a match that helped the NWSL team secure a playoff position. In the 85th minute, Rose Lavelle took a free kick from about 22 yards out, placing it in the corner of the […]
How Sydney Collins of the NWSL discovered hope after difficult times
Sydney Collins’ Remarkable Comeback Sydney Collins, a defender for Bay FC, has had quite the start to 2023. Initially selected eighth overall by North Carolina Courage in January’s NWSL Draft, her impressive college career at the University of California, Berkeley, set the stage. The following month, she received her first call-up to the Canadian women’s […]
Tired Gotham FC seeks to re-enter the NWSL playoff race.
Gotham FC’s Busy Season Ahead With a packed schedule, Gotham FC is juggling various commitments. “I don’t think there’s a team that works harder in this league than Gotham,” said owner Carolyn Tish Blositt recently. Just three weeks ago, they celebrated a significant achievement by winning their first CONCACAF W Champions Cup in Monterrey, Mexico. […]
NWSL relocating its headquarters to 551 Fifth Ave.
Midtown, just north of 42nd Street, is set to welcome yet another sports office, as the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) has signed a lease for a space in the historical Fred D. French Building at 551 Fifth Avenue. Previously located at 292 Madison Avenue, the league is now expanding into a much larger, 21,000-square-foot […]
NWSL: BOS Nation FC to change name after major branding controversy
The National Women's Football League (NWSL) Boston-based expansion team announced that it will be renamed on Friday. The change comes after a wave of transgender backlash towards abandoned marketing campaigns in October. The team was scheduled to be named Bos Nation FC. This was announced at a fall branding event, along with a marketing campaign […]
Gotham FC hoping new-look roster will lead to second NWSL title run
A year ago, NJ/NY Gotham FC had what many believed were super teams into the field. It looked like he was poised for brave defensively for last season's 2023 title, found by players from US women's teams such as Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn, Emily Sonnett and Tierna Davidson. However, they just fell short and lost […]