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NWSL Power Ranks: Spirit find a way and Utah score four goals

Sam Kerr scores her first Gotham FC goal as the Bats draw Portland Thorns FC 2-2, while Sofia Cantore lifts Washington Spirit past Lindsey Heaps and Denver Summit FC 1-0. GOAL ranks all 16 NWSL teams in this week’s Power Rankings.

Sam Kerr

Kerr makes history with first NWSL goal in almost seven years!

Sam Kerr has officially announced her return to the United States in the most emphatic fashion possible, ending a nearly seven-year wait to get back on an NWSL scoresheet. The former Chelsea superstar proved she hasn't lost her clinical edge, rescuing a vital point for Gotham FC in a pulsating 2-2 draw against the Portland Thorns.

Naomi Girma Chelsea unveiling

The most expensive transfers in women's football history - listed

Chelsea, Arsenal, the Orlando Pride and the London City Lionesses all broke the world record in 2025 alone, as spending in the women's game grows

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USWNT star Heaps eligible to make long-awaited debut for Summit

U.S. Women's National Team captain Lindsey Heaps is eligible to make her long-awaited debut for the Denver Summit against the Portland Thorns at Centennial Stadium - which is less than 35 miles away from her hometown, Golden, Colo. Heaps, 32, signed a pre-contract with the first-year club prior to the NWSL season, after starring with French giants OL Lyonnes for the past four years.

Ary Borges, Angel City

NWSL Power Ranks: Seattle Reign, Angel City own Rivalry Week

Angel City shocked San Diego, Seattle claimed Cascadia bragging rights and Washington rose to the top of GOAL’s latest ranking of all 16 NWSL teams.

Washington Spirit

NWSL Power Ranks: Rodman leads brace-filled return for league

Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.

Utah Royals

Utah Royals and San Diego Wave top the league before the break

Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.

Mallory Swanson, Chicago Stars

NWSL Power Ranks: Swanson is back and who is stopping Utah?

Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.

Temwa Chawinga

NWSL Power Ranks: Chawinga's hat trick pushes KC Current forward

Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.

Boston Legacy FC

NWSL Power Ranks: Legacy get historic first win

Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.

San Diego Wave

Power Rankings: Wave set the pace with Macario still to come

Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.

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Sophia Wilson returns to USWNT feeling grounded and balanced

Sophia Wilson is back with the USWNT after stepping away for motherhood, saying the journey has left her feeling more balanced, grounded and ready for the next chapter.

NWSL GFX March 30

NWSL Power Rankings: Summit drew record crowd,

Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.

Angel City FC

NWSL Power Ranks: Angel City's attack pushing them into top three

Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.

NWSL Power Rankings

Power Rankings: KC are the favorites, but can the Spirit challenge?

Who's hot? Who's not? GOAL ranks each of the current 16 National Women's Soccer League teams.

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NWSL season preview: Can Current win it all? Are Summit contenders?

From Trinity Rodman’s individual success to high hopes for Denver Summit FC, GOAL outlines its predictions for the NWSL season in 2026.

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NWSL Watchability Tiers

NWSL watchability tiers: From Rodman's Spirit to the struggling Dash

NWSL returns with a packed schedule and familiar chaos. From stars like Sophia Wilson, Marta, and Temwa Chawinga to the teams you can avoid, here’s who’s actually worth your weekend watch.

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The Rondo: Which NWSL club dropped the freshest kit of 2026?

Many of the NWSL kits for 2026 are bold, but how effective the designs are has divided opinion among the GOAL writers.

NWSL kit tiers

NWSL '26 kits tiers: From Gotham's Lady Liberty kit to Utah's Swarm

GOAL takes a look at which NWSL teams did the best, and worst, with their kits this season

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Six takeaways: Spirit open NWSL 2026 as Legacy, Summit debut

The NWSL has unveiled its 2026 regular-season schedule, opening March 13 with Washington Spirit hosting the Portland Thorns. Opening weekend also features expansion sides Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC making their league debuts on March 14, with Boston hosting defending champions Gotham FC and Denver opening on the road against Bay FC. Here are GOAL’s six takeaways.

Coffey Man City

USWNT star Coffey completes transfer to Man City

United States Women's national team star Sam Coffey has completed a move from the Portland Thorns to Manchester City, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with the current Women's Super League leaders.

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Arsenal's Lionesses prospect learning from the USWNT's best

Arsenal have had their fair share of success stories over the years when it comes to the women's side of the academy. Leah Williamson, England's two-time European Championship-winning captain, and Lotte Wubben-Moy, also part of those triumphs with the Lionesses, are two of the most high-profiles examples of players who have progressed through the youth set-up and become key members of the first team - and they will not be the last.

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Man City in advanced talks to sign USWNT star Coffey

Manchester City are reportedly in advanced talks to sign United States international Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns. The Women's Super League pacesetters are seeking to end Chelsea's six-year stranglehold on the division, and now they are progressing with an eye-catching move for the midfielder. If they get this deal over the line, this could be a huge boost in their title bid.

Sophia Wilson Portland Thorns

Sophia Wilson is returning to Portland Thorns for 2026 season

Sophia Wilson will return to the Portland Thorns for the 2026 NWSL season after exercising the player option in her contract. The 25-year-old U.S. women’s national team forward missed the 2025 campaign while on maternity leave, but is set to resume her career with the club where it began after she was selected No. 1 in the 2020 NWSL College Draft, and became a central figure in Portland’s sustained success.

Kansas City Current

NWSL playoffs: All four top seeds advance to the semifinals

NWSL playoffs are heating up, especially for top clubs, so here's what's in store for semifinals

Becky Sauerbrunn

The top moments of Becky Sauerbrunn's legendary career

INDIVISA looks at many of USWNT defender Becky Sauerbrunn's top moments of her career