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NWSL contenders, dark horses, long shots: Orlando Pride repeat contender, long season ahead for San Diego Wave
Orlando Pride: Reigning Shield winners and NWSL Champions, the Pride are back, with most of their title winning roster in tact. In fact, they're welcoming back key pieces from injury, and Rafaelle adds another layer to the Pride's backline as Barbra Banda, Marta, and Ally Watt handle the attack.
NWSL Season Opener Preview: Orlando Pride Vs. Chicago Stars FC
With the excitement surrounding the new season, all eyes will be on the Pride as they aim to defend their title and set the tone for another championship campaign.
Defending NWSL champion Orlando Pride hope to repeat success this season
The surprise party is over for the Orlando Pride. With a dramatic turnaround last year, the league champions are now among the teams to beat as the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season opens. “We did really well last year and so I don’t think we need to change anything.
NWSL team-by-team preview: Can Orlando Pride repeat?
With the National Women's Soccer League returning to action this weekend, we take a look at where the 14 clubs stands and how close each is to winning the NWSL championship.
Pride place defense 1st in quest for NWSL championship repeat
The league’s premier games are played Friday nights on Prime Video, and Orlando only had three last season. There’s no fewer than eight in 2025.
When did NWSL teams begin playing? Key years to know
The NWSL began with eight teams in 2013 before expanding to what it is today. See when each team entered the league.
NWSL 2025 cheatsheet: Big questions, schedule highlights and how to watch this season
With free agency, big transfers and trades, a new expansion team and the first winter without an NWSL Draft done, it’s finally time to stop forecasting and settle in for some long-awaited game action.
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Bay FC Embodies NWSL Teams' Global Ambitions
In April 2023, the Bay Area was awarded the NWSL's 15th franchise. Former Levi Strauss executive Brady Stewart was hired two ...
NWSL navigates dynamics of USWNT's 'off' year after an offseason dominated by player movement
T he NWSL offseason is generally busy, but news usually breaks in bursts. Lynn Biyendolo's December trade from NJ/NY Gotham ...
How to watch the 2025 NWSL Season: Schedule, channels and more
The 2025 season of the National Women's Soccer League is about to begin, and it'll be a busy few days as all 14 of the league ...
2025 NWSL ambition rankings: Who is No. 1 this year?
NWSL season kicking off this weekend, it's time to unveil our second annual ambition rankings. Which teams are leading the ...
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NWSL preview: 5 questions that could shape women's soccer this season
Whether you're new to the National Women's Soccer League, or you've been a fan for its past 12 seasons, here's a preview of ...
2025 NWSL season preview: Stars, storylines and teams to watch after league's biggest year
Ever since a 2021 scandal upended the National Women’s Soccer League and brave players forced it to evolve, the league’s ...
How an influx of elite youth players to NWSL is impacting the college soccer landscape
A total of 13 youth players have made the jump from club soccer to the NWSL since 2024, including 14-year-old Mckenna Whitham ...
2024 MVP Temwa Chawinga is among the NWSL players to watch this season
There's been lots of turnover among National Women's Soccer League teams this season, with a couple of marquee players ...
From Banda to Zaha - Top 10 Africans to watch in the NWSL and MLS in 2025
African players have been among the outstanding performers in men's and women's football in the USA in recent years, and ...