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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.

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.

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.

NXGN 2026: Top 25 teenage talents in women's football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Lena Oberdorf and Linda Caicedo in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

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: Kansas City Current lead after Week 1

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 '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

Paraguay's teen sensation set to link up with Rodman in NWSL

There were so many big names to watch at last year's Copa America Femenina. Marta's emergence out of international retirement was the major storyline going into the tournament, where stars such as Real Madrid's Linda Caicedo, Chelsea's Mayra Ramirez and Manchester City's Kerolin were also primed to shine. But these events also provide the platform for new names to rise to the fore, and that is exactly what happened with a 17-year-old sensation from Paraguay by the name of Claudia Martinez.

Crystal Dunn leaves the game better than she found it

Crystal Dunn’s retirement left teammates emotional and reflective. Her 12-year international career shaped players from Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson to Croix Bethune and Sophia Wilson.

USWNT, NWSL star Trinity Rodman embraces new leadership role

Wearing the USWNT armband for the first time, Trinity Rodman discusses how she views leadership after captaining the U.S. vs Paraguay.

Did Trinity Rodman make the right call by staying in the NWSL?

Trinity Rodman became the highest-paid women’s soccer player in the world by staying in the NWSL. GOAL breaks down what that decision means - and the challenges that came with it.

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Trinity Rodman resigns with Spirit on NWSL-record deal

U.S. international Trinity Rodman has agreed to a three-year deal to remain with the Washington Spirit, ending months of uncertainty surrounding her future. The agreement follows the NWSL’s introduction of the High Impact Player rule, though it remains unclear whether Rodman will be formally classified under the designation once it takes effect in July.

NWSLPA files a formal grievance against the NWSL

The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) filed a grievance against the NWSL's implementation of the “High Impact Player" (HIP) Rule. The NWSLPA states that the HIP violates the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and federal labor law. This is the second grievance filed by the NWSLPA against the league.

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.

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NWSL implements High Impact Player rule despite opposition

The NWSL announced Tuesday that it will introduce a new “High Impact Player” (HIP) rule beginning in 2026, allowing teams to spend up to $1 million above the league’s salary cap on qualifying players. The decision was met with swift opposition from the NWSL Players Association, which argues the league cannot unilaterally alter compensation structures without collective bargaining.

What’s next for Rodman amid Spirit talks and WSL interest?

With Washington pushing to retain Rodman, new league mechanisms emerging, and Europe circling, her decision could redefine what comes next for both player and league.

NWSL Championship final smashes records with 1.2 million viewers

The 2025 NWSL Championship, presented by Google Pixel, delivered a landmark television audience, with Gotham FC’s 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit averaging 1,184,000 viewers in primetime on CBS. The broadcast capped a postseason marked by across-the-board gains in linear viewership, attendance and digital engagement, underscoring a peak moment in the league’s accelerating growth trajectory.

‘Am I done with Spirit yet?’ - Rodman uncertain on future

U.S. international Trinity Rodman said she is still weighing her next move as her contract with the Washington Spirit nears its end, noting that emotions and timing are shaping a decision she hasn’t made yet. Her deal expired after Sunday’s NWSL final against Gotham FC, officially making her a free agent and leaving her at a potential career crossroads.

Rodman speaks out on Spirit future after NWSL final defeat

Trinity Rodman has spoken out about her NWSL future as the Washington Spirit look to retain the forward's services. USWNT star Rodman's current deal in the capital expires next month and the Spirit are keen to keep 23-year-old after another strong season. DC Power have reportedly lodged an offer, which exceeds the Spirit's offer owing to the NWSL wage cap structure, while there is also interest from England's WSL.

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

Predicting lineups, biggest X-factors in NWSL Championship

A No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup has the potential to deliver maximum thrills in finale of 2024 NWSL playoffs

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: Anfield has a capacity of 61,276, with the renovation of the Anfield Road Stand in the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign taking the stadium's capacity past the 60,000-mark.
: Liverpool have won a stellar 67 trophies throughout their history, which includes six Champions Leagues, 19 top-flight titles, and six FA Cups.
: Liverpool are the second-most successful English side in terms of top flight titles with 19, just one shy of Manchester United. Their previous league glory came in the 2019-20 season, which remains their only league title till date in the Premier League era.
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: Liverpool are famously known as The Reds. The media as well as the club's supporters coined the term during the 1965-66 season, when the team first wore an all-red attire for the games.

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