Cincy, Cleveland, Denver NWSL final candidates
Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver are the three finalists to become the NWSL's 16th team, commissioner Jessica Berman announced on Friday at CPKC Stadium.
KC Current's Chawinga named NWSL MVP
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga was named the 2024 National Women's Soccer League MVP on Friday, one day ahead of the league's championship match.
Barbra Banda: It's Orlando's time to win the NWSL championship (0:48)
Who will win the NWSL championship match? (1:52)
NWSL Championship: Will Washington or Orlando win? Rodman or Marta to decide it?
Saturday's NWSL Championship pits Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit vs. Marta and the Orlando Pride. Who will win?
Rodman & Hershfelt explain Washington Spirit's comeback mentality (1:02)
Spirit's Kingsbury pins NWSL title hopes on team's 'never say die' fire
Fight till the very end. That's been the theme of Washington Spirit's run this season, which propelled them all the way to Saturday's NWSL Championship game against Orlando Pride.
Rodman looks to cap golden year with NWSL title
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman said Thursday that a new team-first mentality has been a major factor in her development as she looks to cap a memorable year with another National Women's Soccer League title.
Fever's Clark joins Cincinnati NWSL expansion bid
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is a member of the ownership group trying to bring an NWSL expansion team to Cincinnati.
'Baller' Bethune caps rookie year with 2nd award
Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune capped off an incredible first year as a professional player with another award when the 23-year-old was named the first recipient of the NWSL Midfielder of the Year, and said age is no barrier to success.
In strategic shift, NWSL aims to be a great sports league first, women's league second
The NWSL is plenty entertaining and Saturday is the most anticipated final in league history. But can it compete with the NBA, NFL and MLS?
NWSL stars Chawinga, Banda up for CAF women's POTY
NWSL stars Temwa Chawinga, Racheal Kundananji and Barbra Banda are among 10 players listed for CAF's African Woman Player of the Year award.
How Michele Kang is 'changing the landscape' of the women's game (2:37)
Krieger: Washington's mentality carried them to the NWSL championship match (2:06)
How do the NWSL playoffs work?
The NWSL switched up its playoff format in 2024. Check out the new guidelines for each stage of the season now.
Marta reacts to epic solo goal in NWSL playoff semifinals (1:31)
Marta & Banda 'can't wait' for NWSL championship game vs. Washington (1:27)
NWSL playoffs 2024: What next for the eliminated teams?
Who had a successful season? Where does each team go from here heading into 2025? ESPN runs the rule over the NWSL's eliminated teams.
Marta, Orlando Pride book most anticipated NWSL final ever
Marta's stunning solo effort and goal ensured the two best teams -- potentially in NWSL history -- will square off in the championship game next week.
Orlando Pride defeat Kansas City Current to reach NWSL final
The Orlando Pride, buoyed by the efforts of Barbra Banda and Marta, beat the Kansas City Current 3-2 at Exploria Stadium on Sunday to advance to their first NWSL championship.
Marta nets stellar goal, sends Pride to NWSL final
The Orlando Pride advanced to their first NWSL championship with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Current in Sunday's semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.
Spirit triumph over Gotham FC in penalty shootout to advance to final
Washington's Hal Hershfelt delivered a stoppage-time goal to level the score at 1, leading to a dramatic finish decided by penalties.
Kingsbury sends Spirit to final with air of 'destiny'
Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury saved all three penalties she faced as the Spirit defeated reigning champion NJ/NY Gotham FC in a 3-0 penalty shootout on Saturday at Audi Field to advance to next week's NWSL championship.
Aubrey Kingsbury makes three PK saves to send Spirit to NWSL final (1:38)
Hal Hershfelt scores equalizer goal in stoppage time for Washington Spirit (0:52)
NWSL Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | +26 | 60 |
| Washington Spirit | 26 | 18 | 2 | 6 | +23 | 56 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | +21 | 56 |
| Kansas City Current | 26 | 16 | 7 | 3 | +26 | 55 |
| North Carolina Courage | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | +6 | 39 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | +2 | 34 |
| Bay FC | 26 | 11 | 1 | 14 | -10 | 34 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | -7 | 32 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | -6 | 28 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -11 | 25 |
| Utah Royals | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | -18 | 25 |
| Angel City FC | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -13 | 24 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | -17 | 23 |
| Houston Dash | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | -22 | 20 |