Expansion of the NWSL remains a priority, but a few key questions remain, according to commissioner Jeff Plush. (more…)
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Good Weekend for U.S. Soccer Attendance
It was a good weekend for U.S. soccer attendance, as big-name friendlies attracted hundreds of thousands of fans to football stadiums, while MLS had one of the largest days of attendance since the season opener. (more…)
Move of Reign/Flash Match Prompts Backlash
A scheduling conflict forced the Seattle Reign and Western New York Flash to relocate Saturday’s match to Frontier Field, a move that prompted plenty of backlash. (more…)
Thorns Thriving in Portland
The NWSL is receiving a major boost in Portland, where the Portland Thorns have become a big part of the city’s zealous soccer culture. (more…)
New for 2016: Camping World Stadium
We have a new name for the home of Orlando City SC (MLS) and the Orlando Pride (NWSL), at least for the remainder of the season: Camping World Stadium, as the Citrus Bowl undergoes a name change. (more…)
Orlando City SC adding USL, NWSL teams
Two big moves by Orlando City SC for the 2016 season: the MLS franchise owners are adding United Soccer League (USL) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) teams for the coming year. (more…)
Orlando City NWSL team in 2016: report
We could see an Orlando City NWSL team in 2016, as officials of the women’s pro soccer circuit are expected to add a 10th team for the coming season. (more…)
Can pro game maintain interest in women’s soccer?
With the women’s World Cup final setting a TV viewership record for soccer in the United States, interest in the game is at an all-time high. Can the professional side of the sport in the form of the National Women’s Soccer League maintain the momentum? (more…)
After World Cup, what next for women’s soccer?
After a stunning victory over Japan in the World Cup final, Team USA will return to the United States and the National Women’s Soccer League. Can USA pro soccer take advantage of all the media exposure over the last month? (more…)