Women's Soccer League

CEO makes largest-ever donation to 'undervalued' U.S. Soccer women's and girls programs

Businesswoman and philanthropist Michele Kang just made a historic donation to women’s soccer.

NWSL Championship: How Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang carved her path as the first women's soccer mogul

Kang has a chance to lift the championship trophy as her Washington Spirit play in the NWSL Championship on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang makes $30 million investment in U.S. Soccer women's and girls' programs

Kang's is the largest philanthropic investment in women's and girls' soccer in the federation's history

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 hours ago

Pro Women's Hockey League says it could add as many as two teams for 2025-26 season

Expansion is on the table for the six-team Professional Women’s Hockey League, and executives aren’t placing limitations on which North American markets they’ll consider in a bid to add as many as ...

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Pro Women's Hockey League announces plans to expand by 2 teams for 2025-26 season

Sports - ABC News - October 29

A-League Women seeks to overcome talent drain and win fight for eyeballs | Jack Snape

The competition is on an upwards trajectory ahead of the 2024-24 season even as sacrifices are still made on the road to full-time professionalism. Still riding the Matildas wave, A-League Women’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

New Women's Pro Baseball League to launch in 2026: 'We have been waiting over 70 years'

The league, created by trailblazing coach Justine Siegal, says the WPBL aims to begin play in 2026 in the U.S.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Roma and Lyon fight for group lead in Women's Champion league and high-scoring Chelsea is at Celtic

Eight-time champion Lyon and Italian upstart Roma both have perfect records going into their Women’s Champions League meeting that highlights the third round of matches this week

Sports - ABC News - November 11

Everton 1-0 Liverpool, Leicester 0-2 Man Utd: Women’s Super League clockwatch – live reaction

Everton beat Liverpool to secure their first win over the season, while Manchester United down Leicester. Everton: Brosnan, Hayashi, Wheeler, Vanhaevermaet, T. Payne, Lawley, Hope, H. Payne, ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Unrivaled 3-on-3 women's basketball league, explained: Caitlin Clark's status, rosters, compensation, schedule

The 36-player league is comprised of WNBA stars, including founders Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women's hoops, Rockers once in league

Cleveland wants back in the WNBA game

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

The Rise of Soccer’s ‘Arrival Fits’

Following in the footsteps of U.S. sports, European soccer clubs are platforming their players’ most creative outfits.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?

The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

The Soccer Prodigy Who Idolized Ronaldo

Those close to Conrad Harder always knew he was destined for big things. They just did not expect that day to come so soon.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

The Unwanted Kiss That Changed Spanish Soccer

A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the pressures faced by Spain’s women’s soccer team after Luis Rubiales kissed the player Jenni Hermoso.

Sports - The New York Times - November 8

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?

The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

How migrant children are using soccer to connect

Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...

Why 2-0 Is an Increasingly Dangerous Scoreline in Soccer

Losing teams are making late recoveries and turning games around more often than ever.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Lightning strike kills player during match in Peru

Lightning killed a 34-year-old player and injured four others during a football match in the Peruvian Andes.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Lightning Strikes Soccer Team in Peru, Killing Player

A video of the incident shows a flash of light and then several players instantly dropping to the ground.

World - The New York Times - November 5

When Soccer Players Turn Into Runway Models

Fashion has long been linked to soccer, offering the game’s biggest stars a chance to express themselves.