10 things to watch as the NWSL returns from Olympic breakAs USWNT stars return from a triumphant Paris 2024, there’s plenty to look out for as NWSL gets back in actionAnalysisNWSL
Hit or Miss? Every Lionesses star to play in the NWSLAs Esme Morgan, Jess Carter and Katie Zelem prepare to feature in the top league in the U.S., GOAL judges the English stars who have done it beforeOpinionEngland
One year later, USWNT's Sophia Smith has flipped the scriptSmith missed a penalty kick in the 2023 World Cup, but one year later her game-winner sent the USWNT to the Olympic gold matchSummer OlympicsUSA
GOAL's World-Class Club: Women's football's true eliteEvery summer, GOAL will publish its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performancesOpinionWomen's football
📽️ | USWNT trio Rodman, Smith & Swanson all net NWSL stunnersUnited States women's national team stars Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson were all among the goals in the NWSL on Sunday.T. RodmanS. Wilson
Portland Thorns punished for 'frivolous' appeal against Smith red cardPortland Thorns have been hit with further punishment after appealing Sophia Smith's red card against the North Carolina Courage.NWSLUSA
Football love story! USWNT star Smith announces engagementSophia Smith and Michael Wilson are enjoying a football love story, with stars of the USWNT and NFL announcing their engagement.S. WilsonUSA
📽️ | Bizarre red for USWNT star Smith after hiding ball!USWNT star Sophia Smith collected a bizarre red card while on NWSL duty, with the Portland Thorns forward shown a second yellow for hiding the ball.S. WilsonUSA
CONCACAF W Champions Cup: NWSL trio involved in group stage drawNWSL sides Gotham, San Diego Wave and Portland Thorns have discovered their group-stage opponents for the inaugural CONCACAF W Champions Cup.NWSLLiga MX Femenil
USWNT star Moultrie sets another NWSL record in Portland lossRising USWNT star Olivia Moultrie set yet another National Women's Soccer League record by becoming the youngest player to reach 10 assists.USAO. Moultrie
USWNT star Smith misses Thorns match with injuryUSWNT star Sophia Smith missed Friday evening's Portland Thorns match with a lower-calf injury, it has been revealed.S. WilsonUSA
Unstoppable! USWNT star Smith hits record-breaking goal markUSWNT star Sophia Smith remains in unstoppable form for the Portland Thorns, with a record-breaking goal milestone being hit in NWSL.S. WilsonUSA
📽️ | Smith nets fine brace as Thorns beat Bay FC A brace from Sophia Smith led the Thorns to Victory over Bay FC Wednesday night, but it came at a cost, losing Morgan Weaver to injury late on.S. WilsonM. Weaver
Svava to leave Real Madrid amid Man City & Portland Thorns interestReal Madrid's Sofie Svava has reportedly signed a contract at another top European club amid interest from Manchester City and the Portland Thorns.Real Madrid FemeninoManchester City Women
📽️ | Sophia Smith nets sensational brace for Portland ThornsA lovely first half brace from Sophia Smith led the Portland Thorns to a narrow 2-0 victory over the Chicago red Stars Saturday.S. WilsonUSA
Step aside Kerr! USWNT star Smith rewrites NWSL history booksUSWNT star Sophia Smith has taken a NWSL goal record off of current Chelsea forward Sam Kerr.S. WilsonUSA
Portland Thorns undergoing shocking coaching change-upPortland Thorns head coach Mike Norris has been promoted to Technical Director, opening up the position to new candidates amid their winless start.NWSLWomen's football
Smith becomes NWSL's best-paid player with new contract USWNT superstar Sophia Smith has penned a new contract with Portland Thorns which makes her the highest-paid player in the NWSL.S. WilsonWomen's football
Gotham star Purce leaves NWSL match due to knee injuryGotham FC and USWNT star Midge Purce was substituted off with a left-knee injury in their narrow win over the Portland Thorns on Sunday.M. PurceNWSL
NXGN 2024: Women's football's top 25 wonderkidsThe annual NXGN lists are back for another year, highlighting 25 of the most incredible teenage talents in the women's gameNXGNAnalysis
USWNT star Smith matches Rapinoe & makes NWSL historyUSWNT star Sophia Smith has matched a record held by Megan Rapinoe and made NWSL history of her own on the opening weekend of the 2024 season.S. WilsonUSA
Mahomes celebrates grand-opening of Kansas City Current StadiumPatrick Mahomes, accompanied by his wife Brittany, graced the opening of the Kansas City Current's state-of-the-art stadium on NWSL season opener.Kansas City CurrentNWSL
📽️ | Sophia Smith's brace for Portland in 9-goal thrillerAt the grand-opening of CPKC stadium, fans were treated to a nine-goal thriller, while Sophia Smith netted a brace in Portland's defeat.S. WilsonUSA
Fleming explains why she left Chelsea for Portland Portland Thorns midfielder Jessie Fleming has revealed how the NWSL side's 'possession-based-style' convinced her to leave Chelsea.J. FlemingChelsea FC Women
Wales appoint ex-Portland Thorns boss Wilkinson as new managerWales have announced the arrival of former Portland Thorns boss Rhian Wilkinson as their new manager.WalesNWSL
‘Real footballer!’ - Shaw backed to become ‘big’ for USWNTTeenage talent Jaedyn Shaw is a “real footballer” and will go on to become a “big player” for the USWNT, says Lindsey Horan.USAL. Heaps
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