Professional - NWSL

Q&A: Jim Gabarra on an offseason of change for Spirit, NWSL

The Washington Spirit carved out their most successful season ever in 2016, and came within a few precious seconds (followed by some PK-shootout agony) of winning the NWSL championship. But you probably wouldn't know it by the tone and tenor around the club this winter. In the wake of star Crystal Dunn's departure, head coach and general manager Jim Gabarra spoke to SoccerWire.com in depth about the winds of change blowing across the Maryland SoccerPlex and NWSL.

Alex Morgan to join French side Olympique Lyonnaise

U.S. Women’s National Team (U. S. WNT) forward Alex Morgan has communicated her desire to play the first half of 2017 in Europe, and will join French side Olympique Lyonnaise. Morgan will return to the Pride following the conclusion of Lyon’s 2016-17 season in May.

WNY Flash win 2016 NWSL title, edging Washington Spirit on PKs

Western New York Flash goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo made three penalty-kick saves -- denying Ali Krieger, Tori Huster and Diana Matheson -- to win the 2016 NWSL championship via a 3-2 victory over the Washington Spirit following a 2-2 draw over 120 minutes of tense action.

Blue-collar Washington Spirit seek right recipe for their biggest game ever

Rapinoe kneels during anthem at NWSL game in nod to Kaepernick

Megan Rapinoe took a knee on Sunday, and in doing so waded into one of the most controversial topics in the United States at the moment. The USWNT star kneeled during the playing of the national anthem before her club team, Seattle Reign FC, took on the Chicago Red Stars in an NWSL match, later explaining it as an expression of support for NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

NWSL by the Numbers: 2016 Olympic Games

Following the conclusion of the gold and bronze medal matches of the 2016 Olympic Games, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) provides an inside look at the important numbers from the 38 NWSL players that participated in the tournament.

Six NWSL clubs enter U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has announced that six clubs will be among the first 25 admitted to the U.S. Soccer Girls' Development Academy, including the Boston Breakers, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns FC, Seattle Reign FC, Sky Blue FC and Washington Spirit.

FC Kansas City signs Fusion SC as youth club affiliate