NWSL MVP Tracker 3.0: Ranking the best players in the league this season (so far)
We're past halfway in the NWSL season, so it's time to check in on which players are putting together an MVP-worthy campaign.
Ex-Norway coach Sjögren to lead Stars for 2026
The Chicago Stars have hired former Norway women's national team head coach Martin Sjögren for the same role, the NWSL club confirmed Wednesday.
How happy are you as a fan? Find out where you score in our Sports Misery Index.
Whether there's confetti falling from your team's last title or you're still waiting to see your first, you probably have an idea of how satisfied - or miserable - you are as a fan. But could you put a number on it?
NWSL Power Rankings: Can anyone stop the Kansas City Current?
The KC Current extended their league lead to 12 points with 11 games remaining thanks to their 13th win of the season. Wow! That and more in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.
Courage: 'Multiple factors' in abrupt coach firing
Sources told ESPN that the "multitude of factors" included the team's record, inconsistent play and a loss of faith in the direction of the team.
Ballon d'Or Féminin list: Arsenal get 7 nominations
Seven Arsenal players have been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or Féminin, with only two United States women's national team players' names among the 30 nominees.
The nominees for the best women's goalkeeper (0:57)
North Carolina Courage fire head coach Nahas
The North Carolina Courage have fired head coach Sean Nahas, the club announced on Wednesday.
Denver Summit confirm Cushing as first coach
Denver Summit FC officially announced Nick Cushing as its first head coach Wednesday.
How valuable are dual nationality players to international soccer teams?
California-born Nigeria and Houston Dash defender Michelle Alozie says the presence of the many dual-national players in the Super Falcons squad in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations victory was crucial.
Morgan: Bronze carried England in Euro charge
Esme Morgan has joked that the note she gave to Lucy Bronze during the Lionesses' dramatic quarterfinal comeback against Sweden, read "save us GOAT."
Sources: NWSL's Denver signs Watt as 1st player
Forward Ally Watt has been traded from the Orlando Pride to 2026 NWSL expansion team Denver Summit FC, sources have told ESPN.
The WAFCON confetti has settled, but did Africa's women get the best out of it?
With the confetti settled on the Super Falcons' WAFCON glory, it's fair to ask whether women's football in Africa is truly getting the support, the recognition and the treatment that the talent surely merits.
NWSL Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Current | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | +22 | 40 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | +10 | 29 |
| Orlando Pride | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +10 | 28 |
| Washington Spirit | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 28 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | +8 | 26 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | +4 | 24 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | -5 | 22 |
| Gotham FC | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | +5 | 20 |
| North Carolina Courage | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 20 |
| Bay FC | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -4 | 17 |
| Angel City FC | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 17 |
| Houston Dash | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -8 | 15 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | -17 | 8 |
| Utah Royals | 16 | 1 | 4 | 11 | -19 | 7 |