The Latest Breaking News from NWSL

The World Cup is over. What soccer should I watch now?

If you, like many Americans, caught the soccer bug watching the World Cup but aren't sure where to turn next, we're here to help.

WEKU · Dec 19, 2022

The investigation, the denials, what's next - breaking down Vera Pauw's response to US report

Vera Pauw has come out fighting against allegations of misconduct, saying there is a “special anger” in her over claims that she did not cooperate with an NWSL/NWSLPA joint investigation.

Irish Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Philadelphia is out of the NWSL’s latest expansion round

PHILADELPHIA — If you’re hoping for a Philadelphia expansion team in the National Women’s Soccer League, you’re going to have to wait a while longer.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 16, 2022

The NWSL and NWSL Players’ Association’s abuse investigation has new allegations across the league

PHILADELPHIA — The latest report into allegations of abuse in American women’s soccer was published on Tuesday by the National Women’s Soccer League and the NWSL Players’ Association.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 15, 2022

Investigation Finds Misconduct Persists in Majority of NWSL Teams

The report, jointly commissioned by the league and its players union, outlined a continued culture of abuse in U.S. women’s professional soccer.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2022

NWSL report contains new abuse allegations against former NC Courage coach Paul Riley

RALEIGH, N.C. — A joint league-union report on widespread misconduct in women’s professional soccer released Wednesday includes new allegations against former North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley.

Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022

Complaints against ex-coach Rory Dames mishandled by Red Stars, NWSL and U.S. Soccer, according to new report

Dames declined requests to be interviewed for this investigation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022

NWSL investigation finds ‘widespread misconduct’ directed at players

A report detailing the results of the year-long investigation was published Wednesday, a little over two months after the release of U.S. Soccer’s report on a separate investigation by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates that found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic…

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022

Red Stars midfielder Sarah Woldmoe set to retire after two years with the club and eight in the NWSL

Woldmoe is the latest player to depart from the team after Vanessa DiBernardo, Danielle Colaprico, Morgan Gautrat and Rachel Hill all left in free agency.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

Vanessa DiBernardo will not re-sign with Red Stars

DiBernardo became a free agent following the 2022 NWSL season and informed the club that drafted her with the fourth overall pick in 2014 she plans to sign elsewhere.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2022