The Latest Breaking News from NWSL

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 23, 2023

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 19, 2023

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.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 15, 2023

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 · Jan 13, 2023

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 · Jan 12, 2023

Six Things to Know: NWSL Draft Prospect Alyssa Thompson

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

Sports Illustrated · Jan 11, 2023

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes joins ownership group of Kansas City NWSL team

Mahomes joins a list of current and former NFL players who have a stake in the women’s professional soccer league, including Bears guard Michael Schofield who is part of the Red Stars ownership group.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2023

Reflecting and boosting KC Current’s emergence, Patrick Mahomes joins ownership group

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Somehow further immersing himself in the fabric of Kansas City professional sports and extending his broader reach and influence, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has become part of the Kansas City Current ownership group, the club announced Tuesday morning.

Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023

Patrick Mahomes Adds NWSL’s Current to Ownership Portfolio

The Chiefs quarterback will now have equity in a third Kansas City franchise.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 10, 2023

4 former NWSL coaches are banned permanently following an abuse investigation

The banned coaches engaged in sexual misconduct, verbal and emotional abuse and made sexist and racist remarks to players, a 14-month investigation found.

WEKU · Jan 10, 2023