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The Portland Thorns defeated the Kansas City Current to win the NWSL championshipsThe Portland Thorns defeated the Kansas City Current to win the NWSL championships
The Portland Thorns defeated the Kansas City Current to win the NWSL championships
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The Portland Thorns are the first-ever three-time NWSL champions after defeating the Kansas City Current 2–0 to close out a challenging, but transformative season.
October 31, 2022
NWSL championship previewNWSL championship preview
NWSL championship preview
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Today’s the day — the NWSL Championship kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET, so we’re here with all the deets before the Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current take the pitch. Can’t wait.
October 29, 2022
NWSL & MLS playoffsNWSL & MLS playoffs
NWSL & MLS playoffs
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October isn’t just about postseason baseball. It’s also the most exciting time of year for the North American soccer leagues, with the NWSL and MLS nearing their title games.
October 24, 2022
The draw for next year's women's World Cup is this weekendThe draw for next year's women's World Cup is this weekend
The draw for next year's women's World Cup is this weekend
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We’re less than a month out from the men’s World Cup (WC), but it’s all eyes on the women (as it should be) because the draw for next year’s competition is going down this weekend. May the odds be ever in our favor.
October 21, 2022
NWSL & MLS playoffsNWSL & MLS playoffs
NWSL & MLS playoffs
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The single-elimination NWSL and MLS playoffs kicked off with a whole lot of excitement this weekend, narrowing the roads to both leagues’ titles.
October 17, 2022
The start of the NWSL postseasonThe start of the NWSL postseason
The start of the NWSL postseason
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The NWSL has undergone a massive reckoning since the regular season ended, so we’re here to get you up to speed on all the on- and off-pitch happenings.
October 16, 2022
Everything you need to know about MLS Cup PlayoffsEverything you need to know about MLS Cup Playoffs
Everything you need to know about MLS Cup Playoffs
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The MLS Cup Playoffs are here, and so are we! It’s time to dive into this year’s postseason fun, which will serve as the perfect appetizer ahead of November’s men’s FIFA World Cup.
October 15, 2022
FIFA youth movementFIFA youth movement
FIFA youth movement
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World soccer’s governing body partnered with online gaming platform Roblox on Wednesday to launch FIFA World, a digital gathering space in the metaverse centered around November’s men’s World Cup and July’s women’s equivalent.
October 14, 2022
Calls for change in the NWLS after independent investigation detailed systemic abuseCalls for change in the NWLS after independent investigation detailed systemic abuse
Calls for change in the NWLS after independent investigation detailed systemic abuse
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More than a week after an independent investigation detailed systemic abuse in the NWSL, many are increasing the volume on calls for change.
October 12, 2022
The fallout of NWSL investigation has fans demanding for ownership changeThe fallout of NWSL investigation has fans demanding for ownership change
The fallout of NWSL investigation has fans demanding for ownership change
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The fallout continues for NWSL leadership after the U.S. Soccer Federation published findings from its independent investigation into league-wide abuse.
October 07, 2022
MLS decision day previewMLS decision day preview
MLS decision day preview
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Buckle up, Sunday is MLS’ Decision Day, aka the last day of the season, when all 28 teams play in seven simultaneous Eastern Conference (EC) games, followed by seven concurrent Western Conference (WC) games, with playoff berths on the line.
October 07, 2022
Systemic failure after systemic failure in women's soccerSystemic failure after systemic failure in women's soccer
Systemic failure after systemic failure in women's soccer
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As discussed on yesterday’s episode of The GIST of It, U.S. Soccer released the highly anticipated findings from the year-long independent investigation into abuse allegations in the NWSL, and the conclusions are even more damning than expected.
October 05, 2022
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