Houston Dash

Houston Dash

12th in NWSL
Can the NWSL expand to 32 teams like the NFL? Should it? Can the NWSL expand to 32 teams like the NFL? Should it?

"Crazy," "dangerous" or inevitable? The NWSL's commissioner vows to follow the NFL's path to 32 teams. But questions linger, including from execs inside the league.

Ranking the 10 NWSL and WSL players at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations Ranking the 10 NWSL and WSL players at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations

From superstars like Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda, to Gotham FC teen rookie Stella Nwamekye, here are 10 players at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations that will be familiar to NWSL and English Women's Super League fans.

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NWSL reveals 2026 season framework, June World Cup break NWSL reveals 2026 season framework, June World Cup break

The NWSL announced on Wednesday that it will not play games next June for the start of the 2026 World Cup, which will be predominantly played in the United States.

FIFPRO on women's ACL tears: Fix pitch, shrink calendar FIFPRO on women's ACL tears: Fix pitch, shrink calendar

Breaking the cycle of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in women's football requires a shift in the conversation away from biological differences such as wide hips and hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, according to experts.

NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City, San Diego clear at the top NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City, San Diego clear at the top

Heading into the summer break, Kansas City Current and San Diego Wave are setting the standard. That and more in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.

NWSL Power Rankings: Can anyone stop Kansas City? NWSL Power Rankings: Can anyone stop Kansas City?

When the Kansas City Current are firing on all cylinders, there's no stopping them. That and more in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.

Kenza Dali makes it 1-0 San Diego Kenza Dali makes it 1-0 San Diego

Kenza Dali makes it 1-0 San Diego

NWSL Power Rankings: KC overcomes injuries, Gotham to stay top NWSL Power Rankings: KC overcomes injuries, Gotham to stay top

Kansas City added Lo'eau LaBonta to its injury list but still beat Gotham to stay on top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.

NWSL Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Kansas City Curre.. 13 +19 33
2 Orlando Pride 13 +10 25
3 San Diego Wave FC 13 +9 24
4 Washington Spirit 13 +2 23
5 Portland Thorns F.. 13 +7 22
6 Seattle Reign FC 13 +4 21
7 Racing Louisville.. 13 -3 20
8 Gotham FC 13 +5 18
9 North Carolina Co.. 13 -2 18
10 Bay FC 13 -3 15
11 Angel City FC 13 -4 15
12 Houston Dash 13 -9 11
13 Chicago Stars FC 13 -17 6
14 Utah Royals 13 -18 5
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
23 Maggie Graham 3 13 1
15 Avery Patterso.. 3 9 0
10 Bárbara Olivie.. 2 13 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
21 Ryan Gareis 3 13 0
10 Bárbara Olivie.. 2 13 2
8 Delanie Sheeha.. 1 13 1