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UCLA Bruins 🔜 Chicago Stars #WithTheStars #NWSL
Emma Egizii: "I’m so excited to start my career in Chicago! I’m grateful to be in a city with such an amazing culture. I’m eager for the direction the team is headed and glad I can be a part of it."
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Emma Egizii: "I’m so excited to start my career in Chicago! I’m grateful to be in a city with such an amazing culture. I’m eager for the direction the team is headed and glad I can be a part of it."
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12647/n...
NCAA Champion and UCLA Bruins midfielder Emma Egizii signs with Chicago Stars
The UCLA Women’s Soccer Star has signed her very first professional contract with the NWSL’s Chicago Stars.
www.allforxi.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:20 PM
UCLA Bruins 🔜 Chicago Stars #WithTheStars #NWSL
Emma Egizii: "I’m so excited to start my career in Chicago! I’m grateful to be in a city with such an amazing culture. I’m eager for the direction the team is headed and glad I can be a part of it."
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12647/n...
Emma Egizii: "I’m so excited to start my career in Chicago! I’m grateful to be in a city with such an amazing culture. I’m eager for the direction the team is headed and glad I can be a part of it."
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12647/n...
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Spirit news, and it is good news:
Ashley Hatch is officially a mom
Ashley Hatch is officially a mom
ash_smash33 on Instagram: "Leo is here and we are loving every minute with him. We could not be happier to be a family of 3. Our hearts are so full💙View all …"
Leo is here and we are loving every minute with him. We could not be happier to be a family of 3. Our hearts are so full💙
www.instagram.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Spirit news, and it is good news:
Ashley Hatch is officially a mom
Ashley Hatch is officially a mom
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Denver Summit FC announced today that defender Ayo Oke has been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team January training camp, earning her first senior national team call-up.
Oke replaces Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson, who has been ruled out due to illness.
Oke replaces Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson, who has been ruled out due to illness.
January 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Denver Summit FC announced today that defender Ayo Oke has been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team January training camp, earning her first senior national team call-up.
Oke replaces Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson, who has been ruled out due to illness.
Oke replaces Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson, who has been ruled out due to illness.
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The San Diego Wave have mutually terminated the contract of winger Delphine Cascarino amid a recent L’Equipe report that she's joining London City. No transfer fee for a 2025 #NWSL MVP finalist. 🤔
"Due to personal considerations, the next step in my career needs to be closer to home at this time."
"Due to personal considerations, the next step in my career needs to be closer to home at this time."
January 19, 2026 at 2:56 AM
The San Diego Wave have mutually terminated the contract of winger Delphine Cascarino amid a recent L’Equipe report that she's joining London City. No transfer fee for a 2025 #NWSL MVP finalist. 🤔
"Due to personal considerations, the next step in my career needs to be closer to home at this time."
"Due to personal considerations, the next step in my career needs to be closer to home at this time."
With help from my right hand stat man @michaelminnich.bsky.social, I can verify Seattle will be the first NWSL team to face the same opponent in 3 straight games — all in Orlando.
The Pride hosted the Reign in the 2025 season finale & the quarterfinal, and will host them in the 2026 opener as well!
The Pride hosted the Reign in the 2025 season finale & the quarterfinal, and will host them in the 2026 opener as well!
Hey @keepernotes.bsky.social is this the first time in NWSL history two teams have played each other three consecutive times? (Orlando & Seattle)
January 19, 2026 at 4:25 AM
With help from my right hand stat man @michaelminnich.bsky.social, I can verify Seattle will be the first NWSL team to face the same opponent in 3 straight games — all in Orlando.
The Pride hosted the Reign in the 2025 season finale & the quarterfinal, and will host them in the 2026 opener as well!
The Pride hosted the Reign in the 2025 season finale & the quarterfinal, and will host them in the 2026 opener as well!
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Lisa Cole receives this year’s United Soccer Coaches Women’s Award of Excellence.
Emma Hayes sends a video tribute as she prepares for #USWNT camp in California - which Cole will leave for later today - and Penn State’s Erica Dambach leads the tributes in person.
Emma Hayes sends a video tribute as she prepares for #USWNT camp in California - which Cole will leave for later today - and Penn State’s Erica Dambach leads the tributes in person.
January 17, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Lisa Cole receives this year’s United Soccer Coaches Women’s Award of Excellence.
Emma Hayes sends a video tribute as she prepares for #USWNT camp in California - which Cole will leave for later today - and Penn State’s Erica Dambach leads the tributes in person.
Emma Hayes sends a video tribute as she prepares for #USWNT camp in California - which Cole will leave for later today - and Penn State’s Erica Dambach leads the tributes in person.
Correction!
Mia Gyau became first USMNT daughter in @NWSL when she played for San Diego in 2022z
Wynalda could become first MLS daughter in the league … and we’re still waiting on first USWNT, WUSA and WPS daughters!
Mia Gyau became first USMNT daughter in @NWSL when she played for San Diego in 2022z
Wynalda could become first MLS daughter in the league … and we’re still waiting on first USWNT, WUSA and WPS daughters!
Woso fact for the weekend!
SD preseason roster includes Tatum Wynalda, whose dad Eric featured in 3 World Cups & scored t1st goal in MLS history.
If Tatum makes Wave roster, she'll be 1st child of a US nat'l teamer signed in NWSL.
Talia Gabarra came close in 2024, drafted by ORL but not signed.
SD preseason roster includes Tatum Wynalda, whose dad Eric featured in 3 World Cups & scored t1st goal in MLS history.
If Tatum makes Wave roster, she'll be 1st child of a US nat'l teamer signed in NWSL.
Talia Gabarra came close in 2024, drafted by ORL but not signed.
January 18, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Correction!
Mia Gyau became first USMNT daughter in @NWSL when she played for San Diego in 2022z
Wynalda could become first MLS daughter in the league … and we’re still waiting on first USWNT, WUSA and WPS daughters!
Mia Gyau became first USMNT daughter in @NWSL when she played for San Diego in 2022z
Wynalda could become first MLS daughter in the league … and we’re still waiting on first USWNT, WUSA and WPS daughters!
And last of the 2017 Courage roster …
3x NWSL Shields*** (and yes, two Challenge Cups and that 2018 ICC title, which is worth mentioning)
The North Carolina Courage have transferred captain Denise O'Sullivan to Liverpool. She's NC's all-time leader in appearances, a 2x #NWSL Shield + 2x Championship winner -- an incredible run that started when NC picked her up off waivers after the Houston Dash waived her in 2017.
January 18, 2026 at 1:02 AM
And last of the 2017 Courage roster …
All hail Sully! Houston fans will miss her too.
NWSL & NC Courage Legend #CourageCountry
Denise O’Sullivan: "It’s hard to put into words what this club has truly meant to me. North Carolina will always be my home... I’ll always be a part of Courage Country. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything."
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12613/n...
Denise O’Sullivan: "It’s hard to put into words what this club has truly meant to me. North Carolina will always be my home... I’ll always be a part of Courage Country. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything."
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12613/n...
North Carolina Courage complete transfer of captain and club legend Denise O’Sullivan to Liverpool FC
It’s the end of an era for NC Courage. Denise O’Sullivan heads to the Women’s Super League’s (WSL) Liverpool.
www.allforxi.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:38 PM
All hail Sully! Houston fans will miss her too.
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Maja Lardner: “I chose to sign with Racing Louisville because of the incredible culture they’ve built & the clear vision for where the club is headed."
Caitlyn Flores Milby: "She fits the exact profile of what Racing looks for in a No. 9."
#RacingLou #NWSL
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12575/g...
Caitlyn Flores Milby: "She fits the exact profile of what Racing looks for in a No. 9."
#RacingLou #NWSL
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12575/g...
Georgetown Hoyas star Maja Lardner signs with Racing Louisville
Georgetown Hoyas forward Maja Lardner has found her home in the NWSL.
www.allforxi.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Maja Lardner: “I chose to sign with Racing Louisville because of the incredible culture they’ve built & the clear vision for where the club is headed."
Caitlyn Flores Milby: "She fits the exact profile of what Racing looks for in a No. 9."
#RacingLou #NWSL
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12575/g...
Caitlyn Flores Milby: "She fits the exact profile of what Racing looks for in a No. 9."
#RacingLou #NWSL
www.allforxi.com/nwsl/12575/g...
Woso fact for the weekend!
SD preseason roster includes Tatum Wynalda, whose dad Eric featured in 3 World Cups & scored t1st goal in MLS history.
If Tatum makes Wave roster, she'll be 1st child of a US nat'l teamer signed in NWSL.
Talia Gabarra came close in 2024, drafted by ORL but not signed.
SD preseason roster includes Tatum Wynalda, whose dad Eric featured in 3 World Cups & scored t1st goal in MLS history.
If Tatum makes Wave roster, she'll be 1st child of a US nat'l teamer signed in NWSL.
Talia Gabarra came close in 2024, drafted by ORL but not signed.
January 17, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Woso fact for the weekend!
SD preseason roster includes Tatum Wynalda, whose dad Eric featured in 3 World Cups & scored t1st goal in MLS history.
If Tatum makes Wave roster, she'll be 1st child of a US nat'l teamer signed in NWSL.
Talia Gabarra came close in 2024, drafted by ORL but not signed.
SD preseason roster includes Tatum Wynalda, whose dad Eric featured in 3 World Cups & scored t1st goal in MLS history.
If Tatum makes Wave roster, she'll be 1st child of a US nat'l teamer signed in NWSL.
Talia Gabarra came close in 2024, drafted by ORL but not signed.
O’Steen is first teenage GK in NWSL since Mexico’s Cecelia Santiago played for Boston in 2013!
Seattle Reign FC announced the signing of goalkeeper Evan O’Steen through the 2026 NWSL season
At 17 years old, O’Steen becomes the youngest gk signing in club history, joining the Reign after training with the club early in the 2025 season and with Dallas Trinity FC of the Gainbridge Super League
At 17 years old, O’Steen becomes the youngest gk signing in club history, joining the Reign after training with the club early in the 2025 season and with Dallas Trinity FC of the Gainbridge Super League
January 16, 2026 at 6:45 PM
O’Steen is first teenage GK in NWSL since Mexico’s Cecelia Santiago played for Boston in 2013!
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Stanford Cardinal Star & Top Defender in the NCAA 🔜 Chicago Stars #WithTheStars #NWSL
Elise Evans: "Chicago is a city defined by its diversity, energy, and deep love for sports, and it’s incredible to join a club that reflects all of that."
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Elise Evans: "Chicago is a city defined by its diversity, energy, and deep love for sports, and it’s incredible to join a club that reflects all of that."
www.allforxi.com/latest-news/...
Stanford Cardinal star defender Elise Evans signs with Chicago Stars
TopDrawerSoccer’s No. 1 rated defender is headed to the NWSL. The Stanford Cardinal center back is headed to the Windy City.
www.allforxi.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Stanford Cardinal Star & Top Defender in the NCAA 🔜 Chicago Stars #WithTheStars #NWSL
Elise Evans: "Chicago is a city defined by its diversity, energy, and deep love for sports, and it’s incredible to join a club that reflects all of that."
www.allforxi.com/latest-news/...
Elise Evans: "Chicago is a city defined by its diversity, energy, and deep love for sports, and it’s incredible to join a club that reflects all of that."
www.allforxi.com/latest-news/...
US Soccer 2025 winners …
Rose Lavelle, Player of the Year
Lilly Reale, Young Player of the Year
congrats!
Rose Lavelle, Player of the Year
Lilly Reale, Young Player of the Year
congrats!
January 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM
US Soccer 2025 winners …
Rose Lavelle, Player of the Year
Lilly Reale, Young Player of the Year
congrats!
Rose Lavelle, Player of the Year
Lilly Reale, Young Player of the Year
congrats!
25 years ago this spring, the WUSA kicked off as the world’s first fully professional women’s soccer league, featuring 8 teams.
Flash forward to 2026 and NWSL now has 16 clubs, double its original number of 8 from the 2013 inaugural season.
#WoSoHistory
Flash forward to 2026 and NWSL now has 16 clubs, double its original number of 8 from the 2013 inaugural season.
#WoSoHistory
January 15, 2026 at 9:08 PM
25 years ago this spring, the WUSA kicked off as the world’s first fully professional women’s soccer league, featuring 8 teams.
Flash forward to 2026 and NWSL now has 16 clubs, double its original number of 8 from the 2013 inaugural season.
#WoSoHistory
Flash forward to 2026 and NWSL now has 16 clubs, double its original number of 8 from the 2013 inaugural season.
#WoSoHistory
Note that the 2026 Challenge Cup — featuring 2025 champs Gotham FC vs 2025 Shield winners KC — will be played Friday, June 26 in Columbus, Ohio.
This will be the only NWSL game played during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup … and will be the first-ever NWSL game in Ohio!
This will be the only NWSL game played during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup … and will be the first-ever NWSL game in Ohio!
January 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Note that the 2026 Challenge Cup — featuring 2025 champs Gotham FC vs 2025 Shield winners KC — will be played Friday, June 26 in Columbus, Ohio.
This will be the only NWSL game played during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup … and will be the first-ever NWSL game in Ohio!
This will be the only NWSL game played during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup … and will be the first-ever NWSL game in Ohio!
Get ready for the biggest season in NWSL history — 16 teams, 30 games per team!
Save the dates. Circle the weekends.
The 2026 regular season is officially on the calendar. 🏟️
Full schedule: www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/
The 2026 regular season is officially on the calendar. 🏟️
Full schedule: www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/
January 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Get ready for the biggest season in NWSL history — 16 teams, 30 games per team!
The men’s Africa Cup of Nations has been an excellent watch … can’t wait for the women’s edition that kicks off March 17 in Morocco!
That tourney will serve as 2027 WWC qualifying — the 4 semifinalists earn a direct berth for Brazil.
QF losers will compete to determine African’s 2 playoff teams.
That tourney will serve as 2027 WWC qualifying — the 4 semifinalists earn a direct berth for Brazil.
QF losers will compete to determine African’s 2 playoff teams.
January 14, 2026 at 10:32 PM
The men’s Africa Cup of Nations has been an excellent watch … can’t wait for the women’s edition that kicks off March 17 in Morocco!
That tourney will serve as 2027 WWC qualifying — the 4 semifinalists earn a direct berth for Brazil.
QF losers will compete to determine African’s 2 playoff teams.
That tourney will serve as 2027 WWC qualifying — the 4 semifinalists earn a direct berth for Brazil.
QF losers will compete to determine African’s 2 playoff teams.
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📰 NEWS: Reign FC will play select home matches at ONE Spokane Stadium, reinforcing our commitment to fans statewide as Lumen Field undergoes preparations for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
Read More ➡️ rgnfc.com/4pGzMS3
Read More ➡️ rgnfc.com/4pGzMS3
January 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
📰 NEWS: Reign FC will play select home matches at ONE Spokane Stadium, reinforcing our commitment to fans statewide as Lumen Field undergoes preparations for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
Read More ➡️ rgnfc.com/4pGzMS3
Read More ➡️ rgnfc.com/4pGzMS3
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BREAKING: The NWSLPA has formally filed a grievance against the #NWSL over the "unilateral implementation" of the High Impact Player rule, saying HIP violates the CBA and federal labor law. The PA is calling for the "immediate rescission" of the HIP rule.
More on @espn.com:
More on @espn.com:
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.
www.espn.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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BULLDOG IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE 🐶
#RacingLou has acquired midfielder Macey Hodge in a trade with Angel City FC in exchange for $55,000 in intraleague transfer funds, $28,000 in allocation funds, and an international roster spot for each of the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
👉 tinyurl.com/82z6r9w8
#RacingLou has acquired midfielder Macey Hodge in a trade with Angel City FC in exchange for $55,000 in intraleague transfer funds, $28,000 in allocation funds, and an international roster spot for each of the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
👉 tinyurl.com/82z6r9w8
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
BULLDOG IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE 🐶
#RacingLou has acquired midfielder Macey Hodge in a trade with Angel City FC in exchange for $55,000 in intraleague transfer funds, $28,000 in allocation funds, and an international roster spot for each of the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
👉 tinyurl.com/82z6r9w8
#RacingLou has acquired midfielder Macey Hodge in a trade with Angel City FC in exchange for $55,000 in intraleague transfer funds, $28,000 in allocation funds, and an international roster spot for each of the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
👉 tinyurl.com/82z6r9w8
All clubs can start with up to 40 players for preseason.
Rosters will be updated daily at:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Rosters will be updated daily at:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
All clubs can start with up to 40 players for preseason.
Rosters will be updated daily at:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Rosters will be updated daily at:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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We’ve completed a transfer of midfielder Sam Coffey to Manchester City of the Barclays Women’s Super League.
Sam, thank you for everything since day one. Good luck in England!
More here: www.thorns.com/news/portlan...
Sam, thank you for everything since day one. Good luck in England!
More here: www.thorns.com/news/portlan...
January 14, 2026 at 1:29 PM
We’ve completed a transfer of midfielder Sam Coffey to Manchester City of the Barclays Women’s Super League.
Sam, thank you for everything since day one. Good luck in England!
More here: www.thorns.com/news/portlan...
Sam, thank you for everything since day one. Good luck in England!
More here: www.thorns.com/news/portlan...
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Today is the first day that #NWSL teams can begin preseason, although many will start later. It's also the deadline for 40-player preseason rosters.
Champions Gotham FC, who already started training in Spain earlier this month, are a unique case ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
Champions Gotham FC, who already started training in Spain earlier this month, are a unique case ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
January 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Today is the first day that #NWSL teams can begin preseason, although many will start later. It's also the deadline for 40-player preseason rosters.
Champions Gotham FC, who already started training in Spain earlier this month, are a unique case ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
Champions Gotham FC, who already started training in Spain earlier this month, are a unique case ahead of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
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Now playing in title town 💪
Welcome to Boston, Nichelle Prince.
Welcome to Boston, Nichelle Prince.
January 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Now playing in title town 💪
Welcome to Boston, Nichelle Prince.
Welcome to Boston, Nichelle Prince.