Commissioner Jessica Berman has set her sights on expanding the National Women’s Soccer League beyond the 18 clubs already planned for 2028, outlining the opportunity and the hurdles ahead.
Author: Rhon Lenn
Boston Legacy FC have acquired forward Gift Monday from the Washington Spirit for $500,000 in transfer threshold funds plus a 20% sell-on clause, as the expansion club bolsters its attack.
Emma Hayes and US Soccer have drawn up a revised fitness and rehab programme for Naomi Girma after a fresh calf injury ruled the defender out of upcoming friendlies.
Barcelona produced a dominant 7-0 win over Real Madrid in Liga F’s El Clásico. Aitana Bonmatí returned from a broken leg and Clàudia Pina scored four goals in a statement victory.
Utah Royals defender Kate Del Fava has been promoted from the U.S. Under-23s to Emma Hayes’s senior squad as Naomi Girma’s injury replacement ahead of the Spain friendly.
The proposed 5–30 January Club World Cup would force Arsenal and Chelsea out of WSL duty for up to a month, creating a congested finish and fresh selection and scheduling headaches.
A late Shaw goal completed a comeback in a six‑goal thriller as Manchester City extended their perfect WSL start, leaving Arsenal ten points adrift after five matches.
Alexia Putellas and Kadidiatou Diani scored doubles as Eder Maestre’s side dismantled Tottenham 6-1 in the Women’s Super League, ending Spurs’ unbeaten run ahead of the international pause.
Gotham FC have added Spain international defender Leila Ouahabi on a contract running to the end of the 2028 NWSL season. The 33-year-old arrives after a mutual exit from Chicago Stars FC.
Clàudia Pina hit four goals as Barcelona crushed Real Madrid 7-0 at the Camp Nou, extending their perfect Liga F start and opening a five-point lead at the summit.