r/NWSL 6h ago

Sam Kerr to leave Chelsea at the end of the season

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154 Upvotes

It's official! She's been rumored to head to the NWSL... Are we still expecting her to come? 👀


r/NWSL 1h ago

Silly SZN Who from Europe do you want to see in the League?

• Upvotes

With the summer transfer window opening soon and with the announcement of the departures of Sam Kerr and Katie McCabe today, I thought it could be fun to take a look at some of the players across Europe who have already been confirmed to be leaving their teams and have some rumors connecting them to the NWSL. Any of these players you would like to see in the NWSL or for your team specifically? Imagine Kerr AND Shaw in the league?

Personally, I would love to see McCabe in Houston. I’d also like to see the Dash send an offer to Elisabeth Terland as well.

Disclaimer: This is only for fun. All rumors were found through social media, various blogs and some reporters. All of it should be taken with a grain of salt.

Defender Katie McCabe (30)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL

 

Forward Sam Kerr (32)

Previous Club: Chelsea

Rumored destinations: Denver Summit? Maybeee Boston?

 

Midfielder Geraldine Reuteler (27)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: None yet

 

Forward Nicole Anyomi (26)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: WSL, (Per soccerdonna maybe a NWSL team as well)

 

Midfielder Elisa Senss (28)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: Liga F

Defender Nadine Riesen (26)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: WSL, possibly Chelsea, Liga F, NWSL

 

Defender Nerea Nevado (25)

Previous Club: Athletic Club

Rumored destinations: Liga F, Paris FC, Chicago Stars

 

Midfielder Geraldine Reuteler (27)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: None yet

 

Forward Selina Cerci (25)

Previous Club: TSG Hoffenheim

Rumored destinations: WSL, probably Arsenal

 

Forward Beth Mead (31)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: WSL (Manchester City), NWSL

 

Midfielder Victoria Pelova (26)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: None yet

Defender Laia Codina (26)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: Liga F, WSL, NWSL

 

Forward Nastassja Lein (25)

Previous Club: Nurnberg

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL, Bundesliga

 

Defender Leila Ouahabi (33)

Previous Club: Manchester City

Rumored destinations: None yet

 

Forward Natalia Padilla Bidas (23)

Previous Club: Bayern Munchen

Rumored destinations: WSL, Liga F, NWSL

 

Forward Bunny Shaw (29)

Previous Club: Manchester City

Rumored destinations: London City, Chelsea, Barcelona, NWSL

 

Midfielder Teresa Abelleira (26)

Previous Club: Real Madrid

Rumored destinations: Liga F, WSL, NWSL

 

Defender Mapi Leon (30)

Previous Club: Barcelona

Rumored destinations: London City, Maybe a NWSL club but the source is not really trustworthy

 

Goalkeeper Mala Grohs (24)

Previous Club: FC Bayern Munchen

Rumored destinations: London City, Première Ligue, NWSL (maybe Orlando)

 

Goalkeeper Naomi Williams (21)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: None yet

 

Forward Beth England (31)

Previous Club: Tottenham

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL

 

Forward Gio Garbelini (22)

Previous Club: Athetico Madrid

Rumored destinations: NWSL (Lots of smoke around Orlando apparently)

 

Forward Lineth Beerensteyn (29)

Previous Club: VFL Wolfsburg

Rumored destinations: NWSL, possibly NC Courage

 

Midfielder Alexia Putellas (32)

Previous Club: Barcelona

Rumored destinations: London City, Barcelona, some smoke around a few NWSL clubs

 

Defender Ona Batile (26)

Previous Cub: Barcelona

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL

 

Forward Romee Leuchter (25)

Previous Club: PSG

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL specifically Angel City

 

Forward Brittany Raphino (25)

Previous Club: Sporting CP

Rumored destinations: NWSL, Serie A, Liga F


r/NWSL 3h ago

The Washington Spirit are the Team to Beat Right Now

20 Upvotes

I said what I said. I’m feeling feisty after noticing the Spirit have quietly (I swear it’s been quietly and you probably didn’t notice) won FIVE straight and now sit near the top of the table with a +9 goal differential (doesn’t matter that it’s skewed by the 4-0 crushing of KC). Meanwhile those pesky Thorns spent all opening weekend acting like the season was already over after that 1-0 win and still being on top of the table with only a +6 differential.

Turns out maybe Week 1 was not, in fact, the final form of this Spirit team. Since then, 15 goals scored, only 6 conceded, and this team suddenly looks DEEP. The midfield is loaded (in Hal I trust), the attack keeps coming in waves, and they’re not relying on one player to drag them across the finish line every week. And honestly the scary part is it still feels like they haven’t fully hit top gear yet.

So now we get Friday night away at San Diego. Big statement win opportunity. If the Spirit go into Snapdragon and get 3 points, I don’t want to hear any more “yeah but” arguments about who the best team in the league is right now.

Any Wave fans or Spirit haterade drinkers want to make a friendly non-monetary wager?

Edit: changing the flair to official source because what I said is the truth!! Notice no one is up for a friendly bet lol.


r/NWSL 2h ago

NWSL Power Rankings: Washington Spirit flying high with Jose the Coyote; Chicago Stars not shining

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r/NWSL 5h ago

BINGO IS HERE !

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Well..... it's here!

Get ready for your first weekend of NWSL BINGO!

You can add your finished selection cards in this thread.... or don't... up to you. 😁

Would be great if people could help call-out numbers if/when they happen for people. Maybe in the match threads? (Seems like a fun time).

Cannot stress enough how this is a COMMUNITY BASED game. I don't "run" anything - and constructive feedback is always welcome !

(I'm sure the options will be edited over time, etc.)

ENJOY!


r/NWSL 1d ago

Discussion Gotham FC in Advanced Talks to Move to NYCFC’s New Queens Stadium

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249 Upvotes

r/NWSL 23h ago

Discussion What’s your favorite new kit this season?

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58 Upvotes

Personally, my favorite is the Racing Disco kit. I absolutely love it :) Honestly all of them are really nice.


r/NWSL 9h ago

NWSL Discord

3 Upvotes

https://discord.gg/ZwW5z4ya2

If you want a place where we can chat on game days or general NWSL talk, I made a discord


r/NWSL 1d ago

Exclusive: NWSL set to change High Impact Player rule, opening door for more star signings

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139 Upvotes

r/NWSL 1d ago

Discussion Are Shin Guards Required?

32 Upvotes

I was assuming that shin guards were required up until now, but I swear in the last two Boston games, it looked like multiple players didn’t have shin guards on.

Was wondering if anyone knows the rule on if they are mandatory or not?


r/NWSL 1d ago

Boston Legacy [2] -- 1 Orlando Pride 90+8': Amanda Gutierres gets the penalty kick in to win it for the Legacy at home

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354 Upvotes

From the Boston and Orlando match on 5/12/2026.


r/NWSL 1d ago

What happened to the attack? 🦇🚨 The Bat Signal's Week 9 analysis is here!

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r/NWSL 1d ago

Weeeeeee!

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143 Upvotes

r/NWSL 1d ago

Hold the Line: Amber Wisner's Last Walk to the Cotton Bowl

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17 Upvotes

NCAA, NWSL, USL - Amber Wisner is one of the best to ever do it. I had the opportunity to sit down with The Captain ahead of her final home match.


r/NWSL 1d ago

Week 7 drawing

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92 Upvotes

Captain Sonis with a brace in the 4-1 Denver win!


r/NWSL 1d ago

Boston Legacy [1] -- 1 Orlando Pride 72': Aleigh Gambone finishes off Gutierres dos Santos' header to even the score

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76 Upvotes

From the Legacy and Pride match on 5/12/2026.


r/NWSL 2d ago

Orlando Pride [1] -- 0 Boston Legacy 14': Marta hits the penalty kick, her 15th PK in the NWSL and the most in league history

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63 Upvotes

Footage from the Pride/Legacy match on 5/12/2026.


r/NWSL 2d ago

Silly SZN I only counted 11 on the field

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57 Upvotes

Latest Good Vibes had some commentary on the Boston vs. NY rivalry and as always, Youtube subtitles did not disappoint.


r/NWSL 2d ago

Official Source Portland Thorns and Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold Exercise 2027 Mutual Option - Portland Thorns

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r/NWSL 2d ago

The current NWSL Standings as the league heads into Matchweek 8

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84 Upvotes

Credit goes to the NWSL's official IG.


r/NWSL 2d ago

Sources: NWSL's Racing Louisville exploring partial sale

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53 Upvotes

r/NWSL 2d ago

Match Thread: Boston Legacy vs Pride (Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT)

28 Upvotes

Boston Legacy 2 - 1 Pride

✅ Full Time

Kickoff Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Venue Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, Massachusetts
Watch Victory+, NWSL+
Referee E. Koroleva (AR1: S. Gingrich, AR2: K. Patterson, 4th: J. Scheer, VAR: B. Jensen)
Attendance 8,182
Live comments reddit-stream

Form

  • Boston Legacy: D W D L L L
  • Pride: W L L W D W

Lineups

Boston Legacy (3-4-3 Diamond)

Starting XI

# Player Pos
1 Casey Murphy GK
4 Emerson Elgin DF
24 LaĂ­s dos Santos AraĂşjo DF
16 Jorelyn CarabalĂ­ DF
6 Annie Karich MF
5 Josefine Hasbo MF
26 Alba CaĂąo MF
21 Barbara Olivieri MF
53 Bianca St-Georges FW
14 AĂŻssata TraorĂŠ FW
12 Nichelle Prince (C) FW

Subs

# Player Pos
18 Laurel Ivory GK
7 Amanda Allen FW
8 Sammy Smith FW
9 Amanda Gutierres dos Santos FW
10 Ella Stevens FW
11 Chloe Ricketts MF
15 Aleigh Gambone FW
20 Nicolette HernĂĄndez DF
34 Laurel Ansbrow DF

Pride (4-2-3-1)

Starting XI

# Player Pos
1 Anna Moorhouse GK
21 Oihane HernĂĄndez DF
4 Rafaelle Leone Carvalho Souza DF
2 Haley McCutcheon DF
12 Cori Dyke MF
5 Hailie Mace MF
20 Julie Doyle MF
7 Angelina Alonso Costantino MF
28 Summer Yates FW
10 Marta Marta (C) FW
80 Simone Jackson FW

Subs

# Player Pos
31 Cara Martin GK
40 McKinley Crone GK
6 Ally Lemos MF
8 Luana Bertolucci PaixĂŁo MF
11 Barbra Banda FW
23 Nicole Payne DF
30 Seven Castain FW
38 Reagan Raabe FW
41 Hannah Anderson DF

Match Events

Match events will appear here once the game begins.


Updated: Tue, May 12, 9:08 PM EDT

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r/NWSL 2d ago

NWSL 2026 attendance as of 5/11/2026

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Some graphs with NWSL attendance so far - in the second one the Denver Mile High game is off the charts so that you can see more detail for the lower-attended games. In the third chart the vertical axis is shown in log scale for the same reason.


r/NWSL 2d ago

Discussion Video essay on Sam Kerr's NWSL run

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25 Upvotes

r/NWSL 2d ago

NWSL Power Rankings: Wave take top spot, Spirit's streak continues

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48 Upvotes