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Ballon d'Or Feminin: Official 30-player rankings revealed

The Ballon d'Or. Love it or loathe it, it's the award every footballer in the world dreams of one day winning. And now, after a memorable 2024-25 campaign, the winner of the 2025 Women's Golden Ball has been announced: Aitana Bonmati. The Barcelona star was exceptional for her club this past year, her world-class consistency standing out as the Catalans won a domestic treble, while her performances for Spain were enough to make her the Euro 2025 Player of the Tournament.

Kansas City become quickest team ever to clinch NWSL Shield

The Kansas City Current have become the quickest team ever to win the National Women's Soccer League Shield after extending their winning streak to 14 matches. The Current beat Seattle Reign FC 2-0 to secure the title with five games to spare in the 2025 season. This was the club's first major trophy since being formed in 2020.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Could a Lioness lift the Golden Ball?

In the last few years, it's seemed relatively easy to predict the winner of the Ballon d'Or Feminin. In 2025, though, it feels incredibly tricky, especially after England's win over Spain in the European Championship final.

NWSL's Berman seeks extension, supports rolling expansion

When asked about her contract status, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman stressed she intends to remain in the role, while also announcing a major shift in the league’s expansion strategy. The NWSL will move from fixed application windows to a flexible rolling process, following two rounds of expansion that drew interest from over a dozen ownership groups.

Expansion side Denver Summit at 15,000 season ticket deposits

Denver Summit FC have reached 15,000 season ticket deposits ahead of their inaugural season, the club announced. One of two new NWSL clubs for 2026, the team has already become the quickest expansion franchise to reach 10,000 season ticket pricing, and plan to play their first two seasons at a temporary location.

ESPN expands NWSL coverage with new media rights deal

The National Women's Soccer League has finalized a supplemental media rights agreement with ESPN that expands the network's coverage for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Under the new terms, ABC and ESPN networks will carry 16 additional regular-season games each year, increasing their total NWSL match coverage from 33 per season.

Louisville's DeMelo 'stable and alert' after collapse in match

NWSL veteran Savannah DeMelo collapsed shortly before half time of Racing Louisville's fixture with Seattle Reign on Sunday, with the match subsequently suspended. She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, and was "stable and alert" later on Sunday, according to club officials. The 27-year-old has battled Graves disease and hyperthyroidism.

NWSL Power Rankings: Shaw immediately delivers for Gotham

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

United States v Australia - 2025 SheBelieves Cup

Gotham finalize league record $1.25M Shaw signing

The former San Diego and North Carolina midfielder has officially agreed a $1.25M move to Gotham

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.

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

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NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City Current clinch playoff spot

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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

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

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NWSL Ranks: Current and Pride settle for scoreless showdown

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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

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