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The Sixers’ Daryl Morey and David Blitzer are helping bring the NWSL back to Salt Lake City

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers’ president of basketball operations Daryl Morey has joined a group of investors led by Sixers part-owner David Blizter that is bringing the National Women’s Soccer League back to Salt Lake City.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

NWSL Announces Utah Royals to Return As Expansion Team in 2024

Salt Lake City is making its return to the league.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL returns to Utah with expansion team for 2024

New York (AFP) - The Utah Royals will return to the National Women's Soccer League as a 2024 expansion club owned by the same group that owns Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake.

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The Orlando Pride Want Menstruation to Be More Comfortable. Period.

The team is the first in the NWSL to ditch white shorts in its secondary kit to help players feel more secure and to destigmatize the conversation around period health.

Sports Illustrated

'My family, they asked me why do you do this to yourself' - Vera Pauw on accepting US double-header

Vera Pauw says she might 'regret' bringing her team to the USA next month, where she was recently at the centre of a controversial NWSL report, but she is doing so for the good of Ireland's World Cup preparations.

Irish Mirror

Spirit Sign Youngest Player in NWSL History, 15-Year-Old Chloe Ricketts

The midfielder’s three-year deal includes a player option in 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Morgan, Mallory Swanson carry USWNT to 2-1 win over Brazil in SheBelieves Cup finale

FRISCO, Texas — It wasn't the first time that this edition of the U.S. women's soccer team didn't always look good against a big-time opponent. And it wasn't the first time that the Americans left the field winners anyway.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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The Biggest Matchups on the 2023 NWSL Schedule

The league released its 132-game slate Wednesday, with this year’s campaign set to kick off on March 25.

Sports Illustrated

From Mary Fowler to Vicky López: nine set to light up women’s football

In this week’s newsletter, we highlight some of the most talented youngsters coming through in world football

The Guardian - UK

Fallout from failed Alessia Russo bid may shape Arsenal and United futures

Arsenal’s attempt to sign title rivals’ star striker in women’s world-record bid is likely to impact the player and both clubs

The Guardian - UK

Bay Area’s NWSL expansion team bid in ‘advanced discussions’ according to report

The Bay Area reportedly is nearing the finish line to be one of the three expansion teams in the National Women’s Soccer League and would begin play in 2024, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Friday.

Tribune News Service

Report: NWSL Finalizing Expansion Into Three Major Markets

The league will reportedly add teams in San Francisco, Boston and Utah.

Sports Illustrated

Soccer star's husband fired for giving players painkillers

An outside investigation has found that the husband of U.S. women’s team defender Crystal Dunn illegally distributed a controlled substance to Portland Thorns players in his role as the team’s athletic trainer

The Independent UK

Thorns Fire Two Staffers After NWSL Investigations

The team announced the firings of the athletic trainer and an assistant coach Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Scandals highlight lack of women coaches at top of US soccer

Few women are coaching at the top of American soccer — a result of how the sport offers scarce opportunities for female players and imposes a high price on coaching licenses

Sports Illustrated

Where the USWNT Roster Stands After New Zealand Friendlies

With the Women’s World Cup just six months away, U.S. players made their case for a place on Vlatko Andonovski’s squad in two wins over the last week.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

As the NWSL keeps growing, its draft could become a barrier to progress

PHILADELPHIA — For the first time in three years, the NWSL draft felt like a big deal again.

Los Angeles Times

How the Santa Clarita Blue Heat became a hotbed for rising women's soccer stars

LOS ANGELES — As Alyssa Thompson grinned and grimaced her way through a series of interviews following Thursday's NWSL draft, a squat man with a salt-and-pepper beard and black hair graying around the temples stood in the shadows and smiled.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Former Red Star, Michelle Lomnicki tasked with rebuilding club in new role as general manager

“Our biggest sales pitch [to free agents] is transition breeds opportunity,” Lomnicki said.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL Draft Recap: Grading Each Club

Angel City made waves by selecting Alyssa Thompson with the first pick of the evening.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Alyssa Thompson goes No. 1 at the NWSL draft; Gotham FC trades for Lynn Williams

PHILADELPHIA — The NWSL draft started out as expected, but it only took a few minutes for the night to erupt into an even bigger spectacle at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NC Courage captain Abby Erceg was absolutely incensed over a trade of her teammate

Per their team captain, the Courage still "suck" at trades.

Sports Illustrated

Alyssa Thompson Makes NWSL Draft History (Video)

The 18-year-old phenom will join the professional ranks less than three months after debuting for the U.S. women’s national team.

Sports Illustrated

Everything to Know for the 2023 NWSL Draft

The league’s 12 clubs will make their selections Thursday night from a pool of eligible players, headlined by USWNT up-and-comer Alyssa Thompson.

Sports Illustrated

Six Things to Know: NWSL Draft Prospect Alyssa Thompson

The likely No. 1 selection will bypass a college career at Stanford.

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