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2026 NWSL Previews Part 2: NC Courage, Houston Dash, Boston Legacy, Denver Summit The 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season kicks off on March 13, and we at The Equalizer are previewing all 16 teams for you. Yesterday, we detailed the four teams that finished at the bottom of ...

The 2026 #NWSL season starts on Friday, and we're continuing our previews for all 16 teams. Check out our outlooks for:

🦁 @nccourage.com
🚀 @houstondash.com
🦢 @bostonlegacyfc.com
⛰️ @denversummitfc.bsky.social

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Sarah Gregorius during the 2015 Women's World Cup.

The NWSL has promoted former New Zealand international and FIFPRO executive Sarah Gregorius to Vice President of Sporting. She had been the league’s Senior Director, Sporting since September 2024.

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Alyssa Malonson placed on Bay FC season ending injury list Malonson had become a core piece of Bay FC's back line

On Monday, Bay FC announced that Alyssa Malonson would move to the season-ending injury list after tearing her ACL in preseason camp.

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2026 NWSL Previews Part 1: Chicago Stars, Bay FC, Utah Royals, Angel City What changed in the offseason for the Chicago Stars, Bay FC, Utah Royals and Angel City, and how might they fare in the 2026 season, which begins on Friday?

The 2026 #NWSL season starts on Friday, and to get you prepared, we're previewing all 16 teams.

Our first preview is out now - check out our predictions for @chicagostars.com, @bayfc.com, @utahroyalsfc.com and @angelcity.com ⭐️🌉👑😇

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What snow? @bostonlegacyfc.com are confident they'll play this weekend:

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US wins SheBelieves Cup as core squad becomes clear The USWNT defeated Colombia 1-0 to win its eighth SheBelieves Cup

Following a year of roster experimentation, the USWNT’s eighth SheBelieves Cup victory indicated what coach Emma Hayes’ squad will look like going forward. Jenna Pel breaks down the team’s 1-0 Saturday win over Colombia.
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USWNT wins 2026 SheBelieves Cup: Highlights from Matchday 3 The U.S. Women’s National Team won its eighth SheBelieves Cup after a 1-0 victory over Colombia on Saturday. Canada, which won 3-2 on penalties over Argentina, took second place.  Alyssa Thompson’s ga...

@uswnt.ussoccer.com secured its eighth SheBelieves Cup title with a 1-0 win over Colombia. Alyssa Thompson's 82nd minute goal made the difference.

➡️ Our recap of the tournament's final matchday: equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/07/s...

SheBelieves Cup 2026: Highlights from Matchday 3 The 2026 SheBelieves Cup saw its final two matches Sunday in Harrison, New Jersey. Canada defeated Argentina on penalties to open play. The United States, looking to secure the title, will face Colomb...

Canada defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties after a scoreless penultimate match of the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.

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The @uswnt.ussoccer.com Starting XI is in for the final SheBelieves Cup match.

Play against Colombia begins in less than an hour.

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All smiles because the #NWSL season starts in 1️⃣ week! 🎉 🤩 ⚽️

Psst... Thorns fans 👀

She's back! Sophia Wilson has officially been listed as "active" on the Portland Thorns roster for 2026 🌹

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WAFCON officially postponed until July-August 2026 The Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has officially been rescheduled. The tournament, which serves as qualification tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, was slated to begin in just t...

The Women's African Cup of Nations (#WAFCON) has officially been postponed until July-August, #CAF announced today.

The tournament, which serves as 2027 #FIFAWWC qualifying, will feature 16 teams in Morocco, writes @rachaelkpalmer.bsky.social.

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‘The team’s growing up’: Hayes underscores composure in USWNT’s 1-0 win over Canada The US remains undefeated in the SheBelieves Cup after a tight victory over rivals Canada

Winning a game 1-0 never feels comfortable, but to Emma Hayes, hanging onto a narrow lead is a sign of the team's maturity.

Desiree Luo on the USWNT's second victory of the 2026 #SheBelievesCup:

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SheBelieves Cup 2026: Highlights from Matchday 2 After two 1-0 games on Wednesday, the US is in good position to win the tournament

It was a big day for Ally Sentnor and Linda Caicedo, who both scored game-winners in tight #SheBelievesCup matches.

Check out our quick recap of Matchday 2! 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇦🇷🇨🇴

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And thats a USWNT DUB 🇺🇸⚽️‼️
Shoutout to 👑Sentnor with the difference-maker😍

ALLY SENTNOR PUTS THE USA ON THE BOARD!

Who do we wanna see on the field in the second half? 👀

Even at the break at SBC

SheBelieves Cup 2026: Highlights from Matchday 2 A goal from Linda Caicedo in the 64th minute lifted Colombia to victory

Missed the first #SheBelievesCup game of the day? We've got you covered!

Check out our recap of Colombia's 1-0 win over Argentina at the link:

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Starting lineups for #USAvCAN are in!

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Portland Thorns announce new head coach The announcement comes just nine days before the regular season is set to begin

The @thornsfc.com (finally!) announced a new head coach:

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🚨NEWS🚨
Mandy McGlynn will depart the SheBelieves camp due to a finger injury. Because of competition rules, she will not be replaced on the roster.

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In her MD-1 press conference, #USWNT head coach Emma Hayes provided two key injury updates:

— Trinity Rodman was cleared and participated in training
— Lilly Reale suffered a foot injury in Sunday's match and departed camp

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👑 Utah Royals reportedly pay $800k to acquire forward Kiana Palacios from Club América
🚀 Avery Patterson signs new contract w/ Houston through 2028
🇳🇴 Gotham FC transfers Stella Nyamekye to SK Brann

Keep up with all #NWSL roster movements with our tracker!

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NWSL Transfer Tracker: NWSL Offseason (2025-26) With the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season coming to a close — congratulations to Gotham FC on the club’s second-ever league championship — teams across the league are making moves. This offs...

ICYMI, the @sandiegowavefc.com signed Brazilian attacker Gabi Portilho today! ⚽️🇧🇷🌊

Read up on the transfer, plus other NWSL trade, at the link!

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Leaning on leadership from Heaps, Hayes tests young squad in chippy SheBelieves Cup opener The veteran captain opened scoring for the USWNT and proved a steadying presence throughout

The USWNT opened the SheBelieves cup with a chippy yet decisive win over Argentina, anchored by veteran captain Lindsey Heaps:

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Trinity Rodman exits SheBelieves match against Argentina after hard foul Rodman spent much of the 2025 season sidelined by a back injury

Trinity Rodman left the field after a hard foul in the USWNT’s SheBelieves Cup win on Sunday vs. Argentina. Emma Hayes had no update on Rodman's condition post-match.

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SheBelieves Cup 2026: Highlights from Matchday 1 The 2026 edition of the SheBelieves Cup kicked off on Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee, marking the eleventh running of the annual tournament. Both North American sides in the tournament secured wins, a...

Goals, possession, and a clean sheet - the @uswnt.ussoccer.com defeated Argentina 2-0 on Sunday evening to kick off their 2026 SheBelieves Cup in style.

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Jaedyn Shaw take a bow! 🤩

The @uswnt.ussoccer.com lead Argentina 2-0!