Thorns make Sophia Smith NWSL's No. 1 pick
The Portland Thorns took Sophia Smith with the No. 1 pick, making her the first teenager ever drafted by a National Women's Soccer League team.
Portland Thorns acquire No. 1 pick in NWSL draft
The Portland Thorns acquired the No. 1 pick in next week's National Women's Soccer League college entry draft from the Orlando Pride.
Alex Morgan scores some goals in practice (0:23)
Lyon owners to buy Rapinoe's club Reign FC
Reign FC and Lyon parent company OL Groupe announced Thursday that the two sides have agreed to terms on the purchase of the NWSL club.
Lyon in talks to buy U.S. club FC Reign of NWSL
The parent company of French football club Olympique Lyonnais is in exclusive talks to purchase Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League.
Rapinoe wants investment in women's soccer
Megan Rapinoe has said she hopes for more investment in the women's domestic league and better pay for club players as well as the national sides.
Australia star Kerr joins WSL leaders Chelsea
Australia striker Sam Kerr has joined Chelsea on a two-and-a-half year deal and will be available for the second half of the WSL season.
Sam Kerr remains coy on Chelsea rumours
Sam Kerr is remaining coy about her club future amid rumours that a deal has been struck with Chelsea, preferring to focus on a much-needed holiday.
NWSL allocates more money to pay top players
NWSL clubs will be allowed to boost salaries and pay premiums to top-end players to help them to attract the world's best talent
Andonovski offically named as new USWNT coach
U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro named Vlatko Andonovski as the next manager of the women's national team on Monday.
Courage leave no doubt with NWSL title game rout of Red Stars
North Carolina's second straight championship, a 4-0 win over Chicago, made clear the Courage have built a dynasty in the NWSL.
Courage crush Red Stars to claim NWSL title
The North Carolina Courage won their second successive NWSL championship Sunday with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over the Chicago Red Stars.
Courage dismantle Red Stars to repeat as NWSL champions (1:26)
Red Stars' Kerr wins second NWSL MVP
Already the most prolific goal scorer in NWSL history, Sam Kerr is now the first player in the league to win MVP honors for a second time.
Can Sam Kerr, Red Stars end Courage's bid to repeat as NWSL champions?
The reigning champion Courage still feel as if they have plenty to prove, while MVP front-runner Sam Kerr looks to end the year on a high note.
NWSL to expand to Louisville in 2021 season
Louisville will become the 10th city with a team in the NWSL when the league expands there beginning in the 2021 season.
North Carolina Courage head back to NWSL title game to face Red Stars
The Courage routed Reign FC in extra time to make the NWSL championship for the third straight year and will face the Chicago Red Stars.
Courage book NWSL title showdown with Chicago
Debinha scored on a free kick in extra time to snap a 1-1 tie, and the Courage went on to top Reign FC Sunday to reach the NWSL championship game.
Kerr sends Red Stars to first NWSL Championship (1:33)
Morris hat trick seals sensational Sounders win (1:44)
How Reign FC coach Vlatko Andonovski made a name for himself
Seattle Reign FC's Vlatko Andonovski, who has been linked to the USWNT coaching vacancy, can become the first NWSL coach to win three titles.
W-League forms plans to dovetail with NWSL
Change is coming to the W-League as league chiefs consider a raft of reforms aimed at bolstering Australia's women's competition and the Matildas.
USSF reject players' class status in USWNT case
The USSF filed a brief opposing certification of the players' class action status late on Monday evening in the USWNT's equal pay lawsuit.
Reign beat Thorns for Cascadia bragging rights (1:54)
Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Courage | 24 | 15 | 4 | 5 | +31 | 49 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | +13 | 44 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | +9 | 40 |
| Reign FC | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 38 |
| Washington Spirit | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | +5 | 34 |
| Utah Royals FC | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
| Houston Dash | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -15 | 26 |
| Sky Blue FC | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -14 | 20 |
| Orlando Pride | 24 | 4 | 4 | 16 | -29 | 16 |