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Washington Spirit keep NWSL semifinal at Audi Field after scheduling conflict

Washington will face Utah on November 14, avoiding an expected move to Northwest Stadium.

5 Sources, 5h ago, first seen 5h ago

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NWSL announces semifinal schedule, but Gotham’s venue remains unconfirmed

Washington Spirit will host Utah Royals at Audi Field on November 14, the NWSL announced.

2 Sources, 9h ago, first seen 9h ago

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Gotham beats Seattle to reach semifinals

Defending champion Gotham will face Kansas City for a place in the final.

13 Sources, 3h ago, updated 3h ago

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Kansas City Current beat Angel City 1-0 to reach NWSL semifinals

Michelle Cooper’s extra-time penalty settled a quarterfinal that remained scoreless through regulation.

18 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

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Utah Royals reach semifinals in first playoff appearance

Kiana Palacios scored Utah’s first playoff goal, while Mandy McGlynn kept a clean sheet against San Diego.

13 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

Three takeaways from Royals upset over Wave in NWSL playoff opener

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NWSL's top three seeds face stadium conflicts ahead of semifinals

Gotham FC, San Diego Wave and Washington Spirit may need alternate venues if they advance.

2 Sources, 2d ago, first seen 2d ago

NWSL facing venue conflicts ahead of playoffs

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Ashley Sanchez wins 2026 NWSL Golden Boot with record-tying 20 goals

Ashley Sanchez also had five assists, for 25 goal contributions, the second-most in a single NWSL season.

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2026 NWSL playoff bracket set, Gotham earns No. 1 seed

Gotham will host eighth-seeded Seattle, which took the last playoff spot with a 1-0 Decision Day win over Orlando.

22 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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Gotham FC wins its first NWSL Shield

Gotham beat the Utah Royals 2-0 at home, with Guro Reiten and Jaedyn Shaw scoring.

8 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

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NWSL outlines roster-building rules for Atlanta and Columbus's 2028 expansion teams

Atlanta City FC and Columbus's yet-to-be-named club will each have access to $1.43 million in club-funded allocation money.

2 Sources, 9d ago, first seen 9d ago

How NWSL expansion teams Atlanta and Columbus can build their rosters ahead of 2028 debuts

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Washington Spirit place Hal Hershfelt on season-ending injury list

Equalizer Soccer reports the midfielder tore her ACL against the Kansas City Current on October 25.

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Gotham FC beats Orlando 2-1, takes a three-point NWSL Shield lead into Decision Day

Equalizer Soccer reports Gotham needs a win or draw against Utah Royals to secure the Shield.

4 Sources, 14d ago, updated 14d ago

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Croix Bethune sets NWSL single-season record with 11 assists

Equalizer Soccer reports the Kansas City Current midfielder set up Vanessa DiBernardo's 17th-minute goal against the Washington Spirit.

2 Sources, 14d ago, first seen 14d ago

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Portland's 1-0 win clinches 2026 NWSL playoff spots for four clubs

Equalizer Soccer reports Marie Müller scored the winner in the 60th minute against North Carolina.

5 Sources, 14d ago, updated 14d ago

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NWSL and players union agree to ease High Impact Player eligibility in 2027

Equalizer Soccer reports the settlement resolves six grievances, including one over the league’s rejection of a Trinity Rodman contract.

4 Sources, 16d ago, updated 16d ago

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NWSL Shield and playoff races tighten ahead of Week 26

Equalizer Soccer reports 10 teams remain in contention for eight playoff spots, with Seattle holding the final berth.

7 Sources, 16d ago, updated 16d ago

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FIFA picks US to host first Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028

USA TODAY reports a 19-club field spanning six confederations, with seven participants named in FIFA’s October announcement.

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Seattle Reign FC places Maddie Dahlien on season-ending injury list

Equalizer Soccer reports the forward tore her ACL while with the U-23 U.S. women's national team.

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Jameese Joseph signs Utah Royals extension through 2029

Equalizer Soccer reports Joseph arrived in a midseason trade from Chicago; her extension includes a mutual option for 2030.

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New NWSL–USL Super League competition to feature $1.7M-plus prize pool

Just Women's Sports says the winner will earn a berth in the Concacaf W Champions Cup.

4 Sources, 25d ago, updated 25d ago

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Washington Spirit keep NWSL semifinal at Audi Field after scheduling conflict

NWSL announces semifinal schedule, but Gotham’s venue remains unconfirmed

Gotham beats Seattle to reach semifinals

Kansas City Current beat Angel City 1-0 to reach NWSL semifinals

Utah Royals reach semifinals in first playoff appearance

NWSL's top three seeds face stadium conflicts ahead of semifinals

Ashley Sanchez wins 2026 NWSL Golden Boot with record-tying 20 goals

2026 NWSL playoff bracket set, Gotham earns No. 1 seed

Gotham FC wins its first NWSL Shield

NWSL outlines roster-building rules for Atlanta and Columbus's 2028 expansion teams

Washington Spirit place Hal Hershfelt on season-ending injury list

Gotham FC beats Orlando 2-1, takes a three-point NWSL Shield lead into Decision Day

Croix Bethune sets NWSL single-season record with 11 assists

Portland's 1-0 win clinches 2026 NWSL playoff spots for four clubs

NWSL and players union agree to ease High Impact Player eligibility in 2027

NWSL Shield and playoff races tighten ahead of Week 26

FIFA picks US to host first Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028

Seattle Reign FC places Maddie Dahlien on season-ending injury list

Jameese Joseph signs Utah Royals extension through 2029

New NWSL–USL Super League competition to feature $1.7M-plus prize pool

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Washington Spirit keep NWSL semifinal at Audi Field after scheduling conflict

NWSL announces semifinal schedule, but Gotham’s venue remains unconfirmed

Gotham beats Seattle to reach semifinals

Kansas City Current beat Angel City 1-0 to reach NWSL semifinals

Utah Royals reach semifinals in first playoff appearance

NWSL's top three seeds face stadium conflicts ahead of semifinals

Ashley Sanchez wins 2026 NWSL Golden Boot with record-tying 20 goals

2026 NWSL playoff bracket set, Gotham earns No. 1 seed

Gotham FC wins its first NWSL Shield

NWSL outlines roster-building rules for Atlanta and Columbus's 2028 expansion teams

Washington Spirit place Hal Hershfelt on season-ending injury list

Gotham FC beats Orlando 2-1, takes a three-point NWSL Shield lead into Decision Day

Croix Bethune sets NWSL single-season record with 11 assists

Portland's 1-0 win clinches 2026 NWSL playoff spots for four clubs

NWSL and players union agree to ease High Impact Player eligibility in 2027

NWSL Shield and playoff races tighten ahead of Week 26

FIFA picks US to host first Women’s Club World Cup in January 2028

Seattle Reign FC places Maddie Dahlien on season-ending injury list

Jameese Joseph signs Utah Royals extension through 2029

New NWSL–USL Super League competition to feature $1.7M-plus prize pool