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Olympic gold medal-winning skier Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States has joined the ownership group of the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in Denver, set to launch next year. CBC | Sports News
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Boston Legacy FC unveiled as NWSL expansion team’s 2nd nickname in 5 months
After having to apologize for its first team name reveal, the expansion National Women’s Soccer League team in Boston has a new moniker: Boston Legacy FC. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Settlement creates $5M US fund for NWSL players abused by coaches, officials
The U.S. National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $ 5-million US fund for players as part of a settlement that stemmed from allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct that rocked the league in 2021. CBC | World News
Read More »Orlando Pride beat Washington to win 1st-ever NWSL title
Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute to give the Orlando Pride their first National Women’s Soccer League championship with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit on Saturday night. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Christine Sinclair’s pro career ends as Portland Thorns eliminated from NWSL playoffs
Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair played her final pro game on Sunday when her Portland Thorns were eliminated from the NWSL playoffs by Gotham FC. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Nichelle Prince helps Current to NWSL scoring record in regular-season finale
The Kansas City Current scored three goals in a 10-minute span, including forward Nichelle Prince of Ajax Ont.,, to beat the visiting Chicago Red Stars 3-1 on Saturday and finish the National Women’s Soccer League regular season with a record 57 goals. CBC | Sports News
Read More »NWSL expansion team BOS Nation FC apologizes for ‘Too Many Balls’ campaign
The National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in Boston apologized Wednesday for a “Too Many Balls” marketing campaign that drew a harsh reaction from the transgender community and others. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Christine Sinclair confirms she’ll retire from pro soccer after season with NWSL Thorns
Christine Sinclair, one of the founding players for the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League, announced Friday she’s retiring from the game. She retired from the Canadian national team last year. CBC | Sports News
Read More »NWSL reaches new CBA that adds more money for players, ends draft
The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts, provides for parental leave and childcare benefits and promises more money for the players. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Lysianne Proulx earns shutout in NWSL debut as Bay FC wins inaugural game
Asisat Oshoala scored the first goal in Bay FC history as the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team opened the season with a 1-0 win over Angel City on Sunday in Los Angeles. CBC | Sports News
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