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Racing Louisville FC’s future in doubt following unprecedented league growth

Racing Louisville FC’s future in doubt following unprecedented league growth

Racing Louisville FC’s future in doubt following unprecedented league growth

There are a lot of questions surrounding the future of Racing Louisville FC in the NWSL. While most clubs are making (or considering) major infrastructure investments and looking to capitalize on the bright future of women’s soccer, Racing Louisville is falling behind despite only being in the league for five years.

September 15, 2026

Disgraced Portland Thorns president Gavin Wilkinson hired by the MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes

Disgraced Portland Thorns president Gavin Wilkinson hired by the MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes

Disgraced Portland Thorns president Gavin Wilkinson hired by the MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes

The MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes hired former Portland Timbers and Thorns president Gavin Wilkinson as a consultant earlier this month, a move that garnered considerable controversy as Wilkinson was previously ousted from the NWSL following the damning 2022 Yates report. Buckle up.

August 21, 2026

WAFCON semis kick off today, featuring Algeria, Malawi, Morocco, and Cameroon

WAFCON semis kick off today, featuring Algeria, Malawi, Morocco, and Cameroon

WAFCON semis kick off today, featuring Algeria, Malawi, Morocco, and Cameroon

Though it’s been infamously difficult to watch here in North America, the WAFCON semis kick off in Morocco today. All four African nations automatically booked their spots in next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup by making it this far — now, it’s all about continental glory. Here’s what to expect on the pitch.

August 12, 2026

Nigeria’s quarter-final exit opens up WAFCON competition; Cameroon, Algeria, Morocco, and Malawi advance to the semifinals on Wednesday.

Nigeria’s quarter-final exit opens up WAFCON competition; Cameroon, Algeria, Morocco, and Malawi advance to the semifinals on Wednesday.

Nigeria’s quarter-final exit opens up WAFCON competition; Cameroon, Algeria, Morocco, and Malawi advance to the semifinals on Wednesday.

The WAFCON semis are officially set, but not without a major plot twist. Defending champs Nigeria are heading home with a double dose of heartbreak — their title defense is over, and they might not be heading to next summer’s Women’s World Cup either. Here’s how it went down and what’s still at stake.

August 10, 2026

Meet three women who have transformed the WSL into an international juggernaut

Meet three women who have transformed the WSL into an international juggernaut

Meet three women who have transformed the WSL into an international juggernaut

The Barclays WSL launched in 2011 with eight founding clubs and checks in with a whopping 14 teams for the 2026–27 season. The league has emerged as a worldwide leader in the development and expansion of women’s soccer — so today, we’re highlighting three women who helped turn it into a global powerhouse.

August 08, 2026

NWSL terminates contract with streaming platform Victory+, effective immediately

NWSL terminates contract with streaming platform Victory+, effective immediately

NWSL terminates contract with streaming platform Victory+, effective immediately

The NWSL hasn’t yet confirmed or denied if it’ll be starting the 2027 season a full month earlier due to the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC), but it did surprisingly reveal the immediate termination of its media rights agreement with streaming partner Victory+ last Thursday.

August 04, 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandons plan to sell World Cup equity after backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandons plan to sell World Cup equity after backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandons plan to sell World Cup equity after backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is in the “find out” phase after his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity firms united the soccer world against him in record time. The proposal was officially abandoned on Friday but the backlash (and gaslighting) are just getting started.

August 04, 2026

Lack of planning impacts mysteriously postponed 2026 WAFCON

Lack of planning impacts mysteriously postponed 2026 WAFCON

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Lack of planning impacts mysteriously postponed 2026 WAFCON

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July 30, 2026

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Chatting about youth sports with Kim Kardashian

October 06, 2026

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Chatting about youth sports with Kim Kardashian

Chatting about youth sports with Kim Kardashian

Never in our wildest dreams did we think Kim Kardashian would be a guest on The GIST of It, but when the reality star executive produced a new show about youth sports, we had to chat. In today’s episode, you’ll hear what inspired Kardashian to spotlight youth sports (and in particular, the behavior of the athletes’ parents) before co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula share their thoughts on the ongoing WNBA semis series.

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NWSL mid-week preview, Esther González leaves Gotham FC for personal reasons

NWSL mid-week preview, Esther González leaves Gotham FC for personal reasons

NWSL mid-week preview, Esther González leaves Gotham FC for personal reasons

Still missing the FIFA men’s World Cup? We have the perfect mid-week pick-me-up: The second half of the NWSL season is almost here and while teams like the Washington Spirit and Utah Royals are rising to the top, there’s still plenty of footy to play before the eight-team playoff field is finalized this fall. Here’s the latest moves and matches from the pitch.

Spain defeat Argentina 1–0 in extra time to win 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup

Spain defeat Argentina 1–0 in extra time to win 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup

Spain defeat Argentina 1–0 in extra time to win 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup

Just over five weeks and 104 games later, Spain are your 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup (WC) champions, winning the biggest-ever edition by defeating defending champion Argentina 1–0 in extra time yesterday. Here’s how it went down — vamos.

An ode to the GOAT: Lionel Messi’s World Cups by the numbers

An ode to the GOAT: Lionel Messi’s World Cups by the numbers

An ode to the GOAT: Lionel Messi’s World Cups by the numbers

Argentinian captain Lionel Messi likely played his final WC game yesterday, and while the greatest men’s soccer player of all time hasn’t officially retired from the international scene yet, we’re commemorating the 39-year-old’s incredible career with a look at his WC appearances, by the numbers.

Reigning European and South American champs face off in World Cup Final

Reigning European and South American champs face off in World Cup Final

Reigning European and South American champs face off in World Cup Final

There’s just one match remaining in the biggest FIFA men’s World Cup (WC) in history, and boy is it a doozy. For the first time ever, the reigning champions of Europe and South America will meet in the WC Final, with Spain taking on defending WC champs Argentina today at 3 p.m. ET.

Gotham FC sees months-long marketing push come to fruition for July 15th game in Queens

Gotham FC sees months-long marketing push come to fruition for July 15th game in Queens

Gotham FC sees months-long marketing push come to fruition for July 15th game in Queens

Yesterday, Gotham FC hosted the Washington Spirit at Citi Field in Queens, NY, marking the first NWSL game at the venue, which is more accessible for many New Yorkers. The game sold over 40K tickets, beating the club’s single-game attendance record and NYC’s record for a women’s sports event. Let’s look at the marketing that helped this game stand out.

Women’s soccer star Julie Ertz chats about the World Cup marketing moment

Women’s soccer star Julie Ertz chats about the World Cup marketing moment

Women’s soccer star Julie Ertz chats about the World Cup marketing moment

Last month, retired women’s soccer stars and lifelong friends Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt launched their Style of Play podcast in what seems like a perfect moment. Not only is this undoubtedly the “summer of soccer” on U.S. soil, but everyone seems to be thinking about how to build momentum ahead of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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