Lauletta’s XI: Reign are not ready for prime time
Tons of red cards, unexpected wins, and more takeaways from the NWSL's second week
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Chicago and San Diego earn their first wins of the 2026 NWSL season
On Sunday, two National Women s Soccer League matches were decided by one-goal margins, with efficiency and execution ruling the day. A familiar connection pays...
Sveindís Jónsdóttir shines as Angel City scoring form continues
Jónsdóttir makes mark on all three goals with two scores and one assist
Tierna Davidson returns from ACL injury in Gotham-Courage draw
Defense rules in scoreless battle between the Courage and Gotham
Houston attack dominates Boston
Could've scored six but still won 3-0 as Kiki van Zanten bags brace, rookie Kat Rader scores first pro goal and adds assist
Thorns earn two red cards and 2-0 win in Cascadia Rivalry
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Thorns pulled off a sort of miracle Friday night in front of 21,321 fans, the largest crowd for a Portland home opener in the team s histor...
Denver Summit FC earn first point
The expansion side plays one more game on the road before opening at home on March 28
Andi Sullivan back on the pitch for the first time in 17 months
Sullivan missed late 2024 and all of 2025 due to an ACL tear and maternity leave
Talking Points: Ryan and Sheehan on the move as Macario set to join Wave
The 2026 National Women s Soccer League season started off with plenty of chaos, both on the field and off. With expansion team debuts, red cards, and upsets, t...
Yazmeen Ryan and Delanie Sheehan traded to Denver Summit
Houston Dash receive $1 million in total funds.
Tactics Talk: Riley Tiernan’s change of position for Angel City
Angel City’s sensational 4-0 home win over the Chicago Stars last Sunday in Los Angeles was not short of talking points. The visitors had their defensive issues...
Anatomy of a Goal: Despite loss, Summit build anticipation with total team goal
Picking up right where we left off in 2025, Dan Lauletta and I are back with the Anatomy of a Goal series here at The Equalizer. Each week, we’ll take a deep di...
Gotham FC to host Washington Spirit at Citi Field on July 15 in ‘Queen City Classic’
Gotham FC is taking over Queens on July 15. The reigning National Women s Soccer League champions announced on Tuesday — St. Patrick s Day — that they are hosti...
Catarina Macario joins San Diego Wave FC in record deal
Macario is expected to join the San Diego Wave immediately
Lauletta’s XI: Timing of replays a continued frustration
The 2026 NWSL season opened this weekend with expansion debuts, red cards, and more action
Goals galore, triumphant returns and a custom cooler
Seven goals in two games, Barbra Banda and Savy King return, and Laura Harvey debuts a custom cooler
Savy King returns for Angel City 10 months after collapsing on field
King had heart surgery last May after doctors discovered an abnormality following her collapse
NWSL drama returns in full swing
Croix Bethune birthday goal on debut, expansion teams red carded, an Ashley Sanchez brace and more
Boston’s legacy begins
Boston side shows identity on and off pitch in debut match
Thorns put league on notice, knock off Spirit to open ’26
Messner: 'A result like this speaks volumes for what this team has and what our future might look like'
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