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sports3 days ago

NWSL Playoff Contenders Emerge as Wave, Gotham, and Spirit Secure Top Seeds

With one month remaining until the NWSL playoffs, the top eight teams have largely separated themselves from the rest of the league. San Diego Wave, Gotham FC, and Washington Spirit lead the power rankings, with Wave boasting the league's best defense and second-best attack. Gotham FC missed a chance to clinch the NWSL Shield after a late equalizer from Angel City FC, while Washington Spirit secured a crucial win with a late goal from Clara Luvanga. Angel City FC remains unbeaten in seven matches, and Kansas City Current continues to dominate with a 5-1 victory over Bay FC. Meanwhile, Utah Royals, Portland Thorns, and Seattle Reign face uncertainty regarding their playoff spots, with Seattle's attack struggling to generate chances. North Carolina Courage overtook Seattle in the standings after a 1-0 win, and Denver Summit remains in contention despite being an expansion side. Boston Legacy capitalized on a numerical advantage to beat Portland Thorns 4-2, while Orlando Pride, Houston Dash, and Bay FC face likely elimination. Racing Louisville saw Savannah DeMelo return from a cardiac emergency, and Chicago Stars began a new era under Vlatko Andonovski with key transfers.

via ESPN|

#gotham-fc #nwsl #playoffs

sports10 days ago

Hayes Names 26-Player USWNT Squad for October Spain Friendlies

Emma Hayes has named a 26-player roster for the U.S. Women’s National Team ahead of two friendly matches against Spain in October. The squad features the return of 2024 Olympic champions Naomi Girma and Sam Coffey, alongside NWSL leading scorer Ashley Sanchez. Three uncapped players—Trinity Byars, Pietra Tordin, and Evelyn Shores—make their senior debuts, while Mallory Swanson returns from injury but is now listed as a midfielder. The team will train in Georgia before facing the reigning World Cup champions in Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

via ESPN|

#ashley-sanchez #emma-hayes #nwsl

sports26 days ago•4 min saved

NWSL clash sidelines Rodman from Shelton’s US Open final

Trinity Rodman will miss Ben Shelton’s US Open final after a scheduling clash with an NWSL game, highlighting the couple’s balancing act between two high‑profile seasons. Shelton still has a shot at the title, potentially becoming the first American man to win a Grand Slam since 2003, as he faces Alexander Zverev in the final.

via New York Post|

#nwsl #rodman #shelton

sports27 days ago•4 min saved

Rodman Faces Scheduling Clash as Shelton Chases US Open Final

Trinity Rodman, Shelton’s girlfriend and Washington Spirit star, may miss the US Open final if her 1 p.m. NWSL match in Boston conflicts with the final’s 2 p.m. kickoff in New York. She’s balanced attending Shelton’s matches with her own season, having supported him at several events this year, while Shelton pursues a potential historic Grand Slam run.

via heavy.com|

#ben-shelton #nwsl #sports

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Trinity Rodman Opts Spirit Game Over US Open Final, Balancing Love and Career

Trinity Rodman will suit up for the Washington Spirit in a pivotal NWSL clash rather than attend the U.S. Open final with boyfriend Ben Shelton, demonstrating her commitment to her team while continuing to support Shelton. The couple’s high-profile relationship has sparked scrutiny and headlines about balancing two pro careers, but Rodman resists being defined by the WAG narrative and stays focused on her own path.

via The New York Times|

#ben-shelton #media-coverage #nwsl

sports1 month ago•42 min saved

XX-XY shirt-wearing group says they were ejected from Portland Thorns game and bar

A group wearing XX-XY shirts says they were kicked out of the Portland Thorns’ NWSL match against the Washington Spirit at Providence Park, and they were also removed from a nearby sports bar, according to local coverage from KATU.

via KATU|

#nwsl #portland #portland-thorns

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Eight Fans Ejected at Portland Thorns Game Over Pro-Women Apparel

A group of eight fans wearing XX-XY Athletics gear and shirts such as 'Save Women's Sports' were escorted out of a Portland Thorns FC/NWSL match after stadium staff flagged their apparel as a Code of Conduct violation, prompting questions about dress-code enforcement and the balance between safety and political expression at a publicly owned venue.

via Fox News|

#code-of-conduct-enforcement #nwsl #portland-thorns-fc

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Ted Lasso Highlights the Hidden Hurdle for Women in Soccer Coaching

A new Ted Lasso episode foregrounds a real-world problem: despite rising investment and more coaching licenses, female head coaches remain scarce in soccer because clubs often demand proven elite experience before hiring, creating a Catch-22 for women. The piece notes UEFA and FIFA efforts to expand women’s coaching licenses, highlights trailblazers like Bev Yanez and Eva Olid as signs of progress, and argues that opportunity—more than training alone—will drive lasting change as the next generation of former players moves into leadership roles.

via The New York Times|

#coaching #gender-gap #nwsl

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Hometown Hero Heaps Leads Denver Summit FC in NWSL Homecoming

Lindsey Heaps (née Horan), USWNT captain and soccer icon, returns to her hometown to lead Denver Summit FC as the NWSL expands in Colorado, reflecting a storied career that began with skipping college for pro soccer in Europe and includes World Cup glory and Olympic gold, now balancing club leadership with national-team duties and chasing a World Cup roster spot.

via Sports Illustrated|

#denver-summit-fc #leadership #lindsey-heaps

sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Gotham FC's Citi Field showcase signals NWSL's meteoric rise and growing pains

Gotham FC’s 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit at Citi Field drew 42,175 fans—the second-largest crowd in NWSL history and the biggest ever for a women’s game in New York City—highlighting the league’s rapid growth, marquee signings like Kerr, and ongoing growing pains such as hydration breaks amid poor air quality, as Gotham eyes a 2028 move to New York.

via The Guardian|

#attendance #gotham-fc #nwsl

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Gotham FC to Move to Queens, Link Up with NYCFC at Etihad Park in 2028

Gotham FC will relocate from Harrison, New Jersey to Queens’ Willets Point, joining NYCFC at the new Etihad Park for the 2028 season. The 25,000-seat stadium—set to open in 2027 and also hosting NYCFC—will host concerts and other events. Season-ticket deposits start at $28, and the move brings top-tier women’s soccer closer to NYC fans, with officials highlighting the initiative as part of bolstering the city’s sports landscape.

via Gothamist|

#etihad-park #gotham-fc #nwsl

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Fireworks misfire at Angel City FC game sends debris into stands

A postgame fireworks show at Angel City FC's BMO Stadium after a 2-0 win over the Orlando Pride malfunctioned, sending projectiles into the stands and filling the field with smoke. No serious injuries were reported, and ACFC said fans were able to depart safely while the club reviews the incident with its pyrotechnics vendor. Interim head coach Leif Gunnar Smerud led the team in the victory.

via The New York Times|

#angel-city-fc #bmo-stadium #fireworks-malfunction

sports3 months ago•7 min saved

Sam Kerr Returns to NWSL with Gotham, Eyeing Records and Trophies

Australian star Sam Kerr is returning to the NWSL with Gotham FC on a contract through 2030, aiming to extend her regular-season goal record and chase more all-competition records as Gotham rebuilds into a trophy-winning club under coach Juan Carlos Amorós. Kerr’s NWSL roots span Sky Blue, Western New York Flash and Chicago, and she cites Gotham’s growth and her wife Kristie Mewis’s input as key factors in her decision, with a likely debut at the Queens Classic at Citi Field.

via Sports Illustrated|

#gotham-fc #nwsl #records

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Sam Kerr Returns to Gotham FC on 2030-Season Deal

Australian forward Sam Kerr signs with Gotham FC through the 2030 season, returning to the club after time with Sky Blue FC and a decorated spell at Chelsea; the free-agent deal will take effect in July pending international transfer clearance as Gotham aims to boost its trophy chances, with a limited-time $20 ticket offer to celebrate Kerr’s return.

via Gotham FC|

#chelsea #gotham-fc #nwsl

business5 months ago•6 min saved

Sky‑high NFL/NBA valuations draw buyers to smaller leagues like the NWSL

High prices for NFL and NBA teams, driven by massive media-rights deals, are pushing investors to cheaper, smaller leagues like the NWSL. Expansion fees for new NWSL teams have surged (Columbus at $205M, up from earlier multi‑million marks), while overall league valuations climb to record levels. Private‑equity groups and consortium buyers are chasing these “second‑tier” sports as a way to gain exposure, causing bidding wars even as some bankers warn the underlying economics may not support such prices. The trend is underscored by record MLB sales and the broader value surge across professional sports, with little payoff in some women's leagues like the WNBA/NWSL aligned with new player deals, raising questions about long‑term profitability.)

via CNBC|

#business #media-rights #nwsl