Lisa Baird has stepped down as NWSL commissioner after it was alleged the league failed to act on accusations of sexual coercion and abuse by manager Paul Riley during his tenures in North Carolina and Portland. (more…)
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More financials announced for New Mexico United stadium
New Mexico United would pay $10 million toward construction costs of a new Albuquerque stadium and $900,000 annually in rent and fees, per the terms of a “letter of intent to lease” released yesterday. (more…)
Kansas City NWSL moves to Children’s Mercy Park for 2022
Kansas City NWSL will play its 2022 schedule at Children’s Mercy Park, home of Sporting KC, after playing this season at a minor-league ballpark, Legends Field. (more…)
NWSL San Diego team unveiled
It’s official: we’ll see a NWSL San Diego team beginning play with the 2022 season, as the team originally slated for Sacramento makes the intra-state move. (more…)
USL W-League plans emerge
We’re seeing plans for a lower-division women’s league emerge, as United Soccer League is planning to roll out an eight-team pre-professional W-League for the 2022 season. (more…)
On tap: high-profile NWSL investors
We have news of high-profile NWSL investors on tap, as the ownership groups of the Chicago Red Stars and Washington Spirit have added big names like Alex Ovechkin and Aimee Garcia. (more…)
KC NWSL unveils crest, will develop branding this year
Expansion team KC NWSL will play this season with a temporary crest while tapping community members to develop a permanent crest and branding. (more…)
Kansas City NWSL team replaces Utah Royals FC in league lineup
An expansion Kansas City NWSL team will replace Utah Royals FC in the National Women’s Soccer League lineup, as Dell Loy Hansen sells off his American soccer holdings. (more…)
Angel City FC to play at Banc of California Stadium
Angel City FC, joining the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in 2022, will play its home games at Banc of California Stadium, home of MLS’s Los Angeles FC. (more…)
New for 2022: Angel City Football Club
We have the name of the new Los Angeles National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team launching in 2022: Angel City Football Club (ACFC), as the team announces additional investors. (more…)