Houston Dash

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NWSL attendance surpasses 1 million fans - but growth is not shared equally across teams

The league is a long way away from it's early YouTube live streams, but uniformity is still lagging

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Sinead Farrelly announces retirement: 'I’m feeling so grateful'

Meg Linehan5

Lauren Holiday reacts to NWSL naming community impact award after her, emphasizes community

Steph Yang7

The Athletic relaunches 'Full Time with Meg Linehan' podcast, covering USWNT, NWSL and more

Meg Linehan3

Dash GM explains María Sánchez trade, says there's 'buy-in and belief' as team searches for results

Steph Yang12

Maria Sanchez trade: San Diego Wave acquire winger from Houston Dash after request

Sánchez signed a blockbuster $1.5 million contract with the Dash in December 2023 that was supposed to keep her in Houston through 2026.

Steph Yang16

Houston Dash acquires Ramona Bachmann from PSG

The Houston Dash has signed 33-year-old Swiss midfielder Ramona Bachmann from Paris Saint-Germain. She will join the club immediately following the completion of the paperwork. Bachmann signed a two-year contract extension with PSG in May 2023 which ran through June 2025 but has not been on the French soccer team’s roster since February. Neither team disclosed Bachmann’s transfer fee. “I am very excited to join this incredible team and community,” Bachmann said. “I can’t wait to give my all on the field and contribute to a successful journey this season.” Adding a dash of...

Steph Yang1

What San Diego Wave sale means for skyrocketing NWSL club valuations

Angel City FC is the latest NWSL team available to new investors.

Melanie Anzidei12

NWSL is back and so are the Chicago Red Stars: Takeaways

Plus, a check of the attendance numbers around the league.

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Houston Dash fire goalkeeping coach Matt Lampson for violating anti-fraternization policy

NWSL suspended Lampson from future employment in the league in 2024 for the violation and a “lack of full cooperation."

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NWSL and Liga MX Femenil announce new Summer Cup starting this year

The NWSL will spend its break during the 2024 Olympics playing a tournament with teams from Mexico’s Liga MX Femenil, the leagues announced today. The NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup will feature all 14 NWSL clubs and six Liga MX Femenil teams with the highest points earned in the 2023 Apertura and Clausura tournaments. It will feature a group stage commencing on July 19 with a semifinal round ending the week of Aug. 4. The championship match will take place on the weekend of Oct. 25. The tournament will feature five groups, with the top four teams in terms of points advancing to the...

Alexander Abnos and Meg Linehan11

NWSL's Seattle Reign nearing $58 million sale to group including MLS's Sounders

Another NWSL team is changing ownership hands. The Seattle Reign and its owners OL Groupe announced on Monday that the team was finalizing a sale to a group headlined by the Seattle Sounders, the city’s MLS team. In its press release, OL Groupe said the sale was for $58 million. The transaction is pending final votes from the NWSL and MLS boards of governors. The sale follows news over the weekend that Ron Burkle is selling the San Diego Wave at a $120 million valuation in a deal scheduled to be completed in full after the 2024 season. Along with the Sounders, the Reign announced that...

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Alex Pfeiffer becomes youngest goalscorer in NWSL history in KC Current stadium opener

Pfeiffer beat the previous record for youngest goalscorer set by the Thorns' Olivia Moultrie in 2022.

The Athletic Staff18

A guide to watching NWSL's opening weekend amongst the league's new media rights deal

Navigating NWSL's new media rights deal on opening weekend

Meg Linehan14

W Champions Cup and Women's Club World Cup: 'Incredible' innovation or too many games?

Two new club competitions could transform the women's game. Here's what we know so far

Melanie Anzidei

How can NWSL fans watch every match this season? What to know about broadcast, schedule changes

What you need to know at the start of the 2024 NWSL season from new broadcasters to big storylines

The Athletic Soccer staff9

San Diego Wave sold at $120 million valuation, an NWSL record

The San Diego Wave will soon be under new ownership, and at a record-breaking price. Principal owner Ron Burkle has agreed to sell the club to the Levine Leichtman family at a total valuation of $120 million but a cash outlay of $113 million. Whether going by valuation or the amount spent, the sale is easily a record outlay for an NWSL club. The $120M valuation is nearly double the previous outlay of $63 million paid by the Bhathal family for the Portland Thorns in a deal finalized earlier in 2024. Burkle will remain as the principal owner through the end of the 2024 season as part of the...

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Where does NWSL stand entering 2024 season? A focus on player health, incremental growth

Meg Linehan details what to expect from the 2024 NWSL season.

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NWSL commissioner on players getting ‘squeezed’ by calendar, World Cup momentum and more

Jessica Berman sat down with The Athletic for a candid conversation about the future of the league on the eve of its 2024 season

Steph Yang and Meg Linehan4

NWSL season preview and a new CONCACAF club tournament: Full Time

Plus, who helped their case for a USWNT Olympic roster spot

The Athletic Soccer staff6

NWSL players to watch: One key performer for every team's 2024 season

Every team has star performers, but these are the players who will truly make their teams go as they seek an NWSL Championship

Jeff Rueter6

USWNT will face South Korea for Emma Hayes’ first matches; Gold Cup semifinal preview: Full Time

Plus, Catarina Macario's Chelsea debut.

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USWNT's 'dos a cero' defeat and 28 new NWSL kits: Full Time

Plus, exorbitant parking fees

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2024 NWSL kit tiers: The good, the okay and the yuck as every team gets two new looks

Our thoughts on a full reset of NWSL kits

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'I don't think you can Moneyball the NWSL': As teams use more data, hybrid models are key

NWSL general managers see a full-time future for data analysts in the league.

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