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🩵 Croix Bethune breaks the single-season assist record 🪽 Angel City secures new unbeaten streak 🎉 Current, Angel City, Royals and Thorns clinch #NWSL playoff berths @thedanlauletta.bsky.social takes you through the league’s stats and minutiae after Week 26. ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/27/n...

equalizersoccer.comNWSL stats and minutiae through Week 26Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 26 of the 2026 NWSL season. We’ll keep evolving this space every week to try and keep you informed. Have an idea or an addition? Hit me @thedanl...
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The NWSL Shield race is coming down to Decision Day. Gotham FC sit three points clear of San Diego after today's results, but the Shield is still up for grabs heading into next Sunday's regular-season finale. ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/25/g...

equalizersoccer.comGotham in front as NWSL Shield race heads to Decision DayGotham FC moved closer to the NWSL Shield on Sunday with a 2-1 win over the Orlando Pride, while Kansas City Current beat the Washington Spirit 2-1 and San Diego Wave FC drew 2-2 with Boston Legacy FC...

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10,000 minutes of Trinity Rodman 🔥 Congrats to Trin on reaching a MAJOR milestone in the NWSL!

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11 assists. A new NWSL record. Croix Bethune is now the sole holder of the league’s single-season assists record after setting up Vanessa DiBernardo against the Washington Spirit on Sunday. ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/25/b...

equalizersoccer.comBethune sets new single-season NWSL assist recordCroix Bethune has a record all to herself. The Kansas City Current midfielder recorded her 11th assist of the regular season Sunday, setting a new NWSL single-season record. Vanessa DiBernardo finishe...
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#FIFA has announced that the United States will host the first-ever Women's Club World Cup in 2028. Additionally, the first seven teams have been unveiled, writes @rachaelkpalmer.bsky.social. equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/22/f...

equalizersoccer.comFIFA: United States to host first-ever Women’s Cup World Cup in 2028Additionally, FIFA stated that each of the 32 teams competing at the Women's World Cup next summer will have $2.5 million in preparation funds.
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It's coming down to the wire for the final #NWSL Playoff spots! 👀 Jenna Pel takes you through clinching scenarios and must-win matches in her latest Talking Points. 🔐 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/22/t...

equalizersoccer.comTalking Points: Shield, playoff race comes down to the wireWith just one matchweek before Decision Day, the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League regular season remains one of the most wide-open in recent memory. All to play for in quest for the Shield and post...
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Melanie Barcenas may be the name on the scoresheet, but the first San Diego Wave goal on Saturday saw a whopping 21 passes in its build up. @casconearianna.bsky.social breaks down the sequence in our latest Anatomy of a Goal! 🔐 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/21/a...

equalizersoccer.comAnatomy of a Goal: A tale of 21 passes for San DiegoIn this week’s edition of Anatomy of a Goal, we’re taking a look at the San Diego Wave’s first strike in a 2-1 win against the North Carolina Courage. According to OptaJack, the sequence had a whoppin...
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In a year that saw two expansion sides, @secondball.bsky.social takes a look at the Boston Legacy and Denver Summit, breaking down their season (so far) based on results, entertainment value and potential heading in 2027. 🔐 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/21/b...

equalizersoccer.comBoston versus Denver: How do the expansion teams compare?Which of the National Women’s Soccer League 2026 expansion teams will be happier with their first year in competition? As the campaign reaches its closing stages, it becomes easier to compare the fort...
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👑Sofia Huerta extends her assist record 🦢Amanda Gutierres reaches 10 goals 🎉Spirit clinch a #NWSL playoff berth @thedanlauletta.bsky.social takes you through the league’s stats and minutiae after Week 25. ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/20/n...

equalizersoccer.comNWSL stats and minutiae after Week 25Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 25 of the 2026 NWSL season. We’ll keep evolving this space every week to try and keep you informed. Have an idea or an addition? Hit me @thedanl...
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The 2026 #NWSL playoff picture got a little clearer Saturday as the Washington Spirit clinched their postseason spot and the San Diego Wave guaranteed they'll finish in the top four and host a home quarterfinal.

equalizersoccer.comWashington clinch playoffs, San Diego ensure top four seedingThe Washington Spirit clinched their spot in the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League playoffs on Saturday by defeating the Shield leaders NJ/NY Gotham FC 1-0. Meanwhile, the San Diego Wave defeated th...
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Ahead of their inaugural season in 2028, the #NWSL Columbus expansion club has hired the club's first ever general manager, Lucy Rushton. She brings nearly 20 years of experience across NWSL, MLS and English soccer to her new role, including leading Bay FC into its inaugural season in 2024.

equalizersoccer.comColumbus NWSL expansion team hires Lucy Rushton as GMThe Columbus National Women’s Soccer League expansion team set to begin play in 2028 announced Friday that Lucy Rushton has been named the first general manager in club history. With roughly 20 years ...
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U.S. Soccer is finally launching a national tournament that will bring together women’s soccer clubs from different divisions, from professional to amateur leagues, with today's announcement of the new Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup.

equalizersoccer.comU.S. Soccer announces Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup competitionU.S. Soccer announced the launch of the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, a new national tournament that brings together women’s soccer clubs from different divisions nationwide to compete for a single champ...
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🇺🇸 🇪🇸 Spain got off to a hot start, but the #USWNT responded with two second-half goals to draw 2-2. Check out our immediate recap of tonight's action, which included goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson! ✍️: @rachaelkpalmer.bsky.social equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/13/u...

equalizersoccer.comUSA, Spain draw in finale of October friendly windowThe United States women’s national team bounced back from a 2-0 loss against Spain on October 10, to draw the reigning FIFA Women’s World Cup champions just three days later. The U.S. rallied back fro...
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There were areas where the #USWNT were clearly not good enough on Saturday, but a lot of credit needs to go to Spain for their strong performance. @jennapel.bsky.social reports from D.C. on what both head coaches and players had to say after the game.

equalizersoccer.comStellar Spain spoils USWNT’s party in D.C. with 2-0 winWASHINGTON — In a clash between two soccer powerhouses, the U.S. women’s national team came up well short. Spain proved why they are the No. 1 team in the world as the defending World Cup champions ou...
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Jessica Berman, while speaking at a conference this week, indicated that the #NWSL wants to expand to 20 teams. The league will feature 18 teams — with Columbus and Atlanta as the newcomers — by 2028, writes @rachaelkpalmer.bsky.social. equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/09/b...

equalizersoccer.comBerman looking to expand NWSL to 20 teamsJessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, wants to expand the league further than the 18 teams planned for 2028. Berman became commissioner of the NWSL in April 2022. During ...
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Portland Thorns forward Sophia Wilson has been suspended for an additional game for the hair pull that saw her red-carded on Saturday. As a result, she will miss Portland's #NWSL matchups against Bay FC on Oct. 18 and North Carolina on Oct. 23.

equalizersoccer.comSophia Wilson suspended additional game for hair pullPortland Thorns forward Sophia Wilson has been handed an additional game suspension for pulling her opponent’s hair, for which she was red-carded, in Portland’s October 3 loss to the Boston Legacy. Th...

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U.S. Soccer has announced that midfielder Jaedyn Shaw "has left training camp for precautionary reasons due to a minor injury." Shaw was training with the U-23 #USWNT.

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A gift for Boston! 🎁 Gift Monday has been traded from the Washington Spirit to the Boston Legacy. Washington will receive $500K in transfer threshold funds. ✍️: @rachaelkpalmer.bsky.social equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/08/a...

equalizersoccer.comA Gift for Boston: Gift Monday traded from Washington Spirit to Boston LegacyGift Monday has officially joined the Boston Legacy. The Nigerian international was traded from the Washington Spirit to the expansion side on Thursday afternoon. Monday joined the National Women’s So...
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🇺🇸 International break intrigue 💐 Flowers for Debinha 🏟️ Portland's home woes Jenna Pel takes you through the various talking points throughout the #NWSL week! 🔐 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/08/t...

equalizersoccer.comTalking Points: Int’l break intrigue, Portland’s home woes and flowers for DebinhaTake a look at the various talking points around the National Women’s Soccer League. NWSL Shield and postseason picture hang in the balance The NWSL enters the international break with much left to pl...
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The Orlando Pride announced three additions to interim head coach Yolanda Thomas' technical staff on Tuesday — assistant coaches Mykell Bates and Lewis Amos, and goalkeeper coach Brian Periman.

equalizersoccer.comOrlando Pride add three assistants to interim head coach’s staffThe Orlando Pride announced Tuesday the hiring of Mykell Bates and Lewis Amos as assistant coaches, along with Brian Periman as goalkeeper coach, joining assistant coach Scott Sutter on interim head c...
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Chicago made a massive move in hiring Vlatko Andonovski, but what is he working with and what will he be looking to do? @secondball.bsky.social analyzes how he has built his previous teams and what kind of players he could target to make the Stars shine again.

equalizersoccer.comWhat might Vlatko Andonovski’s Chicago Stars look like?This season has been a slog for the Chicago Stars and their supporters. They have been rooted to the bottom of the National Women’s Soccer League table for a while and are all but certain to end the c...
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Filipa Patão has only played Aïssata Traoré and Amanda Gutierres together less than a third of the time this season. Here’s why that may have cost the Boston Legacy a lot of scoring chances. From @evandavissports.bsky.social ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/06/b...

equalizersoccer.comBoston Legacy were better with Amanda Gutierres and Aïssata Traoré on the field togetherFilipa Patão has only played Aïssata Traoré and Amanda Gutierres together less than a third of the time this season. It may have cost them a lot of scoring chances.
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⚽️ Ashley Sanchez remains on 20 goals 👑 Kate Del Fava stays minute-perfect for Royals 🌊 Wave clinch playoff berth for second season in a row @thedanlauletta.bsky.social takes you through the NWSL’s stats and minutiae after Week 24! equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/06/n...

equalizersoccer.comNWSL stats and minutiae after Week 24Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 24 of the 2026 NWSL season. We’ll keep evolving this space every week to try and keep you informed. Have an idea or an addition? Hit me @thedanl...
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Houston's playoff hopes are officially over. The Dash fell 3-2 to Washington on Sunday, despite coming from behind twice to equalize. ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/04/h...

equalizersoccer.comHouston eliminated from playoff contention after 3-2 loss to WashingtonThe Houston Dash’s playoff hopes are officially over. Houston was eliminated from NWSL postseason contention Sunday after falling 3-2 to the Washington Spirit at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas...
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Kate Del Fava gets the call. 🇺🇸 The Utah Royals defender has earned her first senior USWNT call-up, replacing the injured Naomi Girma. ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/04/d...

equalizersoccer.comDel Fava earns first senior USWNT call-up, replaces injured GirmaKate Del Fava has earned her first senior U.S. women’s national team call-up, with the Utah Royals defender joining Emma Hayes’ roster as an injury replacement for Naomi Girma. The 28-year-old was alr...