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College Soccer: State of the Women's Game

'Not only way to pros' - Women's college soccer is shifting

Legislation, NIL deals, academies and the elimination of the draft are reshaping the role of colleges in U.S. women's soccer

Germany v USA - Women's Under-23 International Friendly

USWNT star Shaw to join NJ/NY Gotham FC in NWSL record trade

USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw is set to complete an NWSL record transfer to NJ/NY Gotham FC from the North Carolina Courage. The Bats have reportedly agreed to pay a fee of $1.25 million for Shaw, which is more than double the previous record set less than a month ago when the Kansas City Current signed Ally Sentnor.

Chelsea surpass £1m mark in club-record deal for USWNT's Thompson

Chelsea have signed United States sensation Alyssa Thompson before the WSL deadline, paying a club-record fee which surpasses the deal for Naomi Girma.

Transfer grades for the 30 biggest women's deals of the summer

All summer long, GOAL handed out grades for the biggest transfers from around the women's game...

NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City Current clinch playoff spot

Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer League

Thompson reportedly in talks with Chelsea FC, to miss match

The USWNT star is being held out from Monday night's match with an excused absence, according to the club

WATCH: Rodman surprises Shelton with question after US Open win

The USWNT and Washington Spirit forward unexpectedly took over interviewer duties following Shelton’s straight-sets victory at the 2025 US Open

Portland Thorns make shocking move for Arsenal youngster

Portland Thorns have completed the signing of Arsenal sensation Laila Harbert on a short-term loan deal that will be valid until January. The 18-year-old midfielder, who signed her first professional contract with the Gunners in January 2025, spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Southampton. Harbert has been part of the Gunners' youth system since the age of nine.

NWSL Ranks: Record crowd in the Bay, plus scoring mayhem

Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer League

Orlando Pride's Banda placed on season-ending injury list

The Orlando Pride forward will miss the remainder of the 2025 NWSL season with severe hip injury

Bay FC set single-game attendance mark with 40,000-plus fans

The National Women's Soccer League made history Saturday as Bay FC drew a record-breaking crowd

Morgan showcases tennis skills at Stars of the Open event

The USWNT legend demonstrated her athleticism by participating in the celebrity-filled tennis exhibition alongside Coco Gauff

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Report: NWSL commish threatens fines following weather delay

A match last week was delayed more than three hours, prompting concerms from players, coaches, executives and the NWSLPA

Orlando Pride makes Ovalle most expensive women's player of all-time

Lizbeth Ovalle has become the most expensive women's player in history, signing for the Orlando Pride from Tigres for a word-record fee of $1.5m (£1.1m).

Why Orlando has made Ovalle the most expensive women's player ever

The Liga MX Femenil star looked set for a move to Europe but instead goes to the NWSL as the most expensive player in the history of the women's game

Where to watch & stream NWSL games

Your go to guide on how to watch NWSL games on TV and stream online.

NWSL Ranks: Current and Pride settle for scoreless showdown

Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer League

Tigres UANL v America - Playoffs Torneo Apertura 2024 Liga MX Femenil

Ovalle reportedly set for NWSL switch in world-record transfer

The Mexican international will reportedly join the Orlando Pride, the reigning NWSL champion

WATCH: Naeher makes NWSL history with stoppage-time goal

The veteran goalkeeper added another remarkable achievement to her illustrious career by scoring a dramatic equalizer in the 99th minute

Exclusive: Lioness Morgan out for NWSL success after Euro glory

The 24-year-old reflects on a year in the States, why she played just seven days after the Euros final and how success has changed her outlook

Chicago Stars name Sjögren head coach, will take over in 2026

Sjögren will assume duties for the Stars in 2026 after spending 20 years as a head coach in Scandinavia

NWSL Power Rankings: Rivalry week lives up to the hype

Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer League

'Best example is Beckham' - MLS's Garber on celeb-driven owners

Garber attended an executive-level experience in the Hamptons last week, and shared how celebrity owners are impacting the league and its growth

North Carolina Courage fire Nahas, cite 'multitude of factors'

Courage head coach Sean Nahas has been terminated “effective immediately”

Mariona Caldentey Aitana Bonmati Alessia Russo split

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Bonmati, Russo & the 2025 Golden Ball nominees

The shortlist for world football's most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on September 22

Manchester City v Chelsea FC - UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Finals First Leg

NWSL expansion side Denver announce Cushing as first coach

The Englishman has signed a multi-year deal with the expansion club that begins play next season in the NWSL

Denver Summit reportedly acquire Pride's Watt as first player

The Colorado native reportedly becomes the Summit's first signing ahead of beginning play in 2025

GOAL's World-Class Club: Hampton usurps Earps in 2025

Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

Trinity Rodman Washington Spirit goal celebration Aug. 3 vs Portland

NWSL Power Ranks: Rodman makes game-winning return for Spirit

Who's hot, who's not? INDIVISA ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer League

🎥 | Ted Lasso returning to London! Filming wrapped in Kansas

Ted Lasso will soon be heading back to London, with it being revealed that filming for Season 4 has been wrapped in Kansas.

Frequently asked questions

: Orlando City and Louisville City share the record for the most USL Championship titles, each winning the championship two times. Orlando City won in 2011 and 2013, while Louisville City won in 2017 and 2018.
: The 2024 season of USL will see 24 teams compete for the league. When the league was founded in 2011 as USL Pro, only 12 teams contested. That number rose to 14 in 2014, 24 in 2015, 30 in 2017, 36 in 2019, and now back at 24.
: Jamaican midfielder Kenardo Forbes is the player with the most appearances in USL history, having featured in 303 games.
: With 105 goals (and counting) in 249 games, Jamaican forward Dane Kelly is USL's leading goalscorer of all-time.
: Axel Kei, a centre-forward, holds the record as the youngest-ever player in USL Championship history. He made his debut in 2021 at the remarkable age of 13 years and 282 days.
: Jamie Vardy, Gareth Bale, James Maddison, John Stones, and Darren Bent are some of the most iconic players to have played in the Championship.
: Alen Marcina, Mark Briggs, Trevor James, and Noah Delgado are among the most popular coaches in USL history.
: Protective Stadium, which is where Birmingham Legion FC play their home games, is the biggest stadium in the USL with a capacity of 47,000.
: Fanendo Ali is the most expensive player in USL history, being bought for $1 million (allocation money) by FC Cincinnati in a trade with Portland Timbers.

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