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A drama-filled first-round of the NWSL Playoffs

A drama-filled first-round of the NWSL Playoffs

A drama-filled first-round of the NWSL Playoffs

The NWSL served up peak playoff anarchy this weekend, with a whole lot of extra time, a record-breaking expansion announcement, and enough adrenaline to last until next weekend’s semifinals. See how your playoff bracket’s holding up, then relive the thrilling quarter-final action with us.

November 10, 2025

Breaking down the 2025 NWSL Playoffs

Breaking down the 2025 NWSL Playoffs

Breaking down the 2025 NWSL Playoffs

We’re back in your inbox because the NWSL playoffs begin tonight, with the reigning champ and No. 4 seed Orlando Pride hosting No. 5 Seattle Reign in the first of four quarter-final (QF) games. To celebrate, we have a full playoff preview, including the storylines you need to know before the first whistle, a match-by-match QF breakdown, and of course, where to catch all the action.

November 07, 2025

Vancouver Rise FC make major push heading into Northern Super League regular-season finale

Vancouver Rise FC make major push heading into Northern Super League regular-season finale

Vancouver Rise FC make major push heading into Northern Super League regular-season finale

And just like that, we’ve reached the final week of the inaugural Northern Super League (NSL) regular season. All four playoff spots have already been clinched by AFC Toronto, Vancouver Rise FC, Ottawa Rapid FC, and Montréal Roses FC, but seeding is still up for grabs, adding intrigue to this week’s matchups. Here’s what to watch with the postseason looming in early November.

October 15, 2025

Want to work in soccer? Apply to the TFC Women in Soccer Fellowship

Want to work in soccer? Apply to the TFC Women in Soccer Fellowship

Want to work in soccer? Apply to the TFC Women in Soccer Fellowship

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October 14, 2025

Breaking down the NWSL salary cap

Breaking down the NWSL salary cap

Breaking down the NWSL salary cap

There have been numerous record-breaking transfers in women’s soccer this year, most recently former North Carolina Courage midfielder Jaedyn Shaw’s $1.25M transfer to Gotham FC. With so many gals on the go, let’s kick around some questions about the state of the global women’s game.

September 10, 2025

Bay FC expected to shatter NWSL attendance record at Oracle Park

Bay FC expected to shatter NWSL attendance record at Oracle Park

Bay FC expected to shatter NWSL attendance record at Oracle Park

From Lizbeth Ovalle’s record-setting $1.5M transfer to the Orlando Pride to The Show at San Francisco’s Oracle Park, women’s soccer history is being made from sea to shining sea in the NWSL this week. Here’s what you need to know about the fan-footy-tastic fun, plus how it fits into the latest trend in the women’s sports space.

August 22, 2025

Previewing the second half of the 2025 NWSL season

Previewing the second half of the 2025 NWSL season

Previewing the second half of the 2025 NWSL season

Footy fans, rejoice — a Bend It Like Beckham sequel is confirmed and the NWSL is finally back after a month-long international break. Life is good. And with that, here are the biggest storylines heading into the second half of the season.

August 01, 2025

World No. 5 England stuns No. 2 Spain, clinches back-to-back UEFA Women’s Euro titles

World No. 5 England stuns No. 2 Spain, clinches back-to-back UEFA Women’s Euro titles

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World No. 5 England stuns No. 2 Spain, clinches back-to-back UEFA Women’s Euro titles

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July 28, 2025

Twenty-five days, 106 goals, and many missed penalty kicks later, world No. 5 England is the UEFA Women’s Euro champion once again, defeating No. 2 Spain 3–1 in yesterday’s penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw.

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Icy & spicy — The Rivalry Series is back

November 06, 2025

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Icy & spicy — The Rivalry Series is back

Icy & spicy — The Rivalry Series is back

An icy, spicy rivalry.

Team Canada vs. Team USA women’s hockey is one of the best rivalries in sports — it never disappoints. That’s why today’s episode of The GIST of It is a full-send women’s hockey masterpiece about the iconic Rivalry Series. Tune in to listen to co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula give their hottest takes on the spiciest series in women’s sports. Milk not included.

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World No. 2 Spain takes on No. 5 England in UEFA Women’s Euro final

World No. 2 Spain takes on No. 5 England in UEFA Women’s Euro final

World No. 2 Spain takes on No. 5 England in UEFA Women’s Euro final

It all comes down to this. World No. 2 Spain will take on No. 5 England in the UEFA Women’s Euro final Sunday at 12 p.m. ET, pitting the defending FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) champs against the reigning Euro victors.

World No. 5 England defeats No. 13 Italy 2–1, books spot in UEFA Women’s Euro final

World No. 5 England defeats No. 13 Italy 2–1, books spot in UEFA Women’s Euro final

World No. 5 England defeats No. 13 Italy 2–1, books spot in UEFA Women’s Euro final

Sunday’s UEFA Women’s Euro final is close enough to taste — but there’s still one semi to go. Scroll on to learn how the defending champs booked their return to the ’ship before we preview today’s must-win match between No. 2 Spain and No. 3 Germany.

World No. 3 Germany defeats No. 10 France in penalty shootout, advances to UEFA Women’s Euro semi

World No. 3 Germany defeats No. 10 France in penalty shootout, advances to UEFA Women’s Euro semi

World No. 3 Germany defeats No. 10 France in penalty shootout, advances to UEFA Women’s Euro semi

And just like that, the UEFA Women’s Euro semis are set. But before we preview what’s to come, we simply must recap the jaw-dropping action from this weekend’s quarter-finals (QF). Let’s go.

No. 5 England advances to UEFA Women’s Euro semifinal

No. 5 England advances to UEFA Women’s Euro semifinal

No. 5 England advances to UEFA Women’s Euro semifinal

Two UEFA Women’s Euro quarter-finals (QFs) down, two to go — and the knockout round drama is already unmatched. Scroll on to see who’s already booked a spot in the semis before reading up on this weekend’s must-see matches.

Numerous records already broken at the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro

Numerous records already broken at the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro

Numerous records already broken at the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro

From attendance to international viewership and the 89 (!!!) goals already scored, records on records are falling at the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro — and that’s just through the group stage. The win-or-go-home knockout round begins this afternoon, with four quarter-final matches today through Saturday. Here’s a peek at the first two on the docket.

Everything you need to know ahead of the final UEFA Women’s Euro group stage weekend

Everything you need to know ahead of the final UEFA Women’s Euro group stage weekend

Everything you need to know ahead of the final UEFA Women’s Euro group stage weekend

The group stage results are trickling in: World No. 16 Norway and host country No. 23 Switzerland are the first teams through to the UEFA Women’s Euro knockout stage after closing out Group A in dramatic fashion yesterday. With the final group stage games scheduled today through Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, scroll on to learn who’s advancing — and which group is in their Marie Kondo era.

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