The Utah Royals are one of the best teams in the #NWSL right now, but tactically they play similarly to the struggling 2024 Royals. @secondball.bsky.social breaks down what has changed on the field and why Sporting Director Kelly Cousins' recruitment is key.

"I'm just used to winning." @thedanlauletta.bsky.social was on-site and spoke with the Denver Summit coach following the team’s draw against fellow expansion side, Boston Legacy. 🔐 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read! ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2026/08/03/f...

🏟️ A trip to Denver ⚽️ Fishlock nabs her 50th goal 👑 Another record for the Royals 🏆 An award idea for the league @thedanlauletta.bsky.social takes a look at XI events that happened this weekend in #NWSL action. Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read them all! equalizersoccer.com/2026/08/03/l...

Lauletta’s XI: A trip to Denver and another Jess Fishlock moment

Week 15 saw Gotham move to the top of the table, the Pride tumble out of playoff position, a Royals goal barrage and another Jess Fishlock moment. Here are 11 thoughts from the weekend. We’ll do this ...

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Bay FC has announced the signing of Argentinian international Agostina Holzheier through the 2029 #NWSL season. Stay up-to-date with all the summer transfers with our Tracker! 👀 ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2026/06/16/n...

Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett has been placed on the SEI-List after sustaining a "ruptured patellar tendon" in her left knee last weekend. Sonnett, who is 32, is out for the rest of the 2026 #NWSL season. ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/31/e... ✍️: @rachaelkpalmer.bsky.social

"Sentnor has taken 104 shots from outside the penalty area in the NWSL regular season, scoring only two." Ally Sentnor's move to Angel City hasn't gone according to plan. @evandavissports.bsky.social writes about the young midfielder, and how it can turn around. equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/30/a...

Ally Sentnor Isn’t Getting Better

The Angel City and USWNT attacker is still an elite athlete and a terrible decision-maker.

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This week in Anatomy of a Goal, @thedanlauletta.bsky.social breaks down one of the best goals of 2026 #NWSL play, the only goal scored between the Spirit and Summit this season. Leicy Santos started it and Sofia Cantore finished the move that showed Washington's brilliance on both ends.

Anatomy of a Goal: Santos starts it, Cantore finishes it, brilliance on both ends

Leicy Santos had just entered the match. She had already kick-started one promising attack when, right on the hour mark, she made a two-way play to help create the only goal of the season between the ...

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Lauren Barnes is back! Less than a year after retiring from a legendary 13-year #NWSL career, the Reign original is back with Seattle, now as an assistant coach. @munson-bella.bsky.social details the change and how Barnes, her teammates, and HC Laura Harvey feel about the hiring.

Lauren Barnes returns to Reign as assistant coach

Six months after retiring from a 13-year career in Seattle, the club legend is back with a new title but surprisingly similar role

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The Portland Thorns once again played with 10 players to their opponent's 11 over the weekend, but, just like earlier in the season, they were extremely difficult to break down and created the better chances. @secondball.bsky.social breaks down the tactical shifts that define this success ⤵️

Tactics Talk: How Portland competes when down a player

The Portland Thorns may not become harder to beat when they go down to 10 players, but they are about as tough a nut to crack as it gets for any opponent with a numerical advantage. Last weekend, at h...

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Acting Gotham FC head coach Shaun Harris said that veteran defender Emily Sonnett hasn't traveled with the club to the Bay Area. He added, "I think her surgery was this morning or yesterday," but did not specify what the surgery was for: equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/28/e...

Emily Sonnett underwent surgery, hasn’t traveled with Gotham

In a press conference on Tuesday, acting Gotham FC head coach Shaun Harris spoke about veteran defender Emily Sonnett’s condition after leaving the pitch on a stretcher early in Friday’s match against...

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Records set, extended, and broken... @thedanlauletta.bsky.social has the latest NWSL stats and minutiae, headlined by Laura Harvey's 100th win with Seattle: equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/28/n...

NWSL stats and minutiae after Week 14

Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 13 of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season. We’ll keep evolving this space every week to try and keep you informed. Have an idea or an...

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Portland Thorns and USWNT legend Meghan Klingenberg will be honored at Providence Park before the Thorns host Orlando Pride on August 15: equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/28/m...

Meghan Klingenberg to be honored before Aug. 15 Thorns match

The Portland Thorns announced on Tuesday that Thorns and U.S. women’s national team legend Meghan Klingenberg will be honored before the team hosts the Orlando Pride at Providence Park on Aug. 15. She...

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Our @thedanlauletta.bsky.social is back with weekly hot takes. Maybe some trouble in Gotham, a crucial win for Louisville, and more: equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/27/l...

Lauletta’s XI: Leicy Santos, supersub, and lots of Gotham talk

Gotham loses some crucial components, Louisville finally wins a match, and more

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NJ/NY Gotham FC and Esther have mutually agreed to part ways: equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/27/e...

Esther and Gotham agree to mutually part ways

The star forward scored 30 goals in her 64 appearances with Gotham FC

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Read about Liga MX Femenil's rebranding to Liga Femenil BBVA, courtesy of @rachaelkpalmer.bsky.social! equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/27/g...

Goodbye Liga MX Femenil, hello Liga Femenil BBVA

Liga Femenil BBVA has revamped its format ahead of the 2026-27 season

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Last night, Racing Louisville earned a much-needed first win since May: equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/27/f...

The 2027 World Cup final is a year away. What will the WoSo world look like by then? Dan Lauletta and Jenna Pel break it down. ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/25/t...

The 2027 World Cup final is a year away. What will the WoSo world look like by then?

Access the best women’s soccer coverage all year long Start your FREE, 7-day trial of The Equalizer Extra for industry-leading reporting and insight on the USWNT, NWSL and beyond. Subscribe Existing U...

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Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett was stretchered off the field after appearing to suffer a left knee injury, ten minutes into her team’s Friday night #NWSL matchup against the Thorns in Portland.

Emily Sonnett suffers left knee injury, stretchered off field

Gotham FC defender Emily Sonnett was stretchered off the field after appearing to suffer a left knee injury, ten minutes into her team’s Friday night matchup against the Thorns in Portland. In the sev...

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While attacking fullbacks have become increasingly prevalent in the #NWSL and the game overall, NC Courage right back Ryan Williams stands out as unique even among this modern group. @evandavissports.bsky.social breaks down the data on her rarity and impact ⤵️

Ryan Williams is doing something few NWSL fullbacks have ever done

What the data says about the North Carolina fullback's unique attacking contributions

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It's Christmas in July Eve! And Saturday marks one year until the 2027 Women's World Cup final! JOIN the EQZ community now for a FULL YEAR of #USWNT, #NWSL and global women's soccer coverage for just $20.27—over HALF OFF! New + reactivating members 🔗 equalizersoccer.memberful.com/checkout?cou...

Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson has been ruled out of her team's Friday night #NWSL match with a knee injury. It will be the first game Swanson has sat out since returning from maternity leave on May 16.

Swanson (knee) out for Stars on Friday

Mallory Swanson has been ruled out of the Stars’ Friday night visit to Orlando with a knee injury. It will be the first game Swanson has sat out since returning from maternity leave May 16. She played...

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🇩🇿 Spirit add Algerian midfielder Mélissa Bethi through 2029 🏔️ Denver extend rookie Devin Lynch through 2028 🌊 SD and GK Leah Freeman mutually agree to terminate contract 🌹 Thorns elevate Morgan Weaver off SEI For more on these and all #NWSL roster moves 🔗 equalizersoccer.com/2026/06/16/n...

Portland Thorns forward Morgan Weaver has been removed from the season-ending injury list and is cleared to potentially make her first #NWSL appearance since November 2024, when Portland hosts Gotham on Friday.

Morgan Weaver cleared to make Thorns return

The Portland Thorns announced Thursday that forward Morgan Weaver has been removed from the season-ending injury list and will be available for selection on Friday, July 24, when the Thorns host Gotha...

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In this week's Anatomy of a Goal, @casconearianna.bsky.social breaks down Racing Louisville's first goal back after a multi-game draught: equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/22/a...

Anatomy of a Goal: Louisville builds from the back to break scoreless streak

In this week’s edition of Anatomy of a Goal, we’re taking a look at Racing Louisville’s score against the Houston Dash.  This was the first goal that Racing scored after being held scoreless over thei...

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🇧🇫 History! The Washington Spirit announced the signing of Alimata Bélem today, through the 2029 #NWSL season. She is the first-ever play from Burkina Faso to join an NWSL club! ⚽️ ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2026/06/16/n...

The Chicago Stars have shared that Jordyn Huitema has suffered a torn ACL. The injury occurred on July 18. Huitema joined the Stars ahead of the #NWSL season, and will miss Concacaf qualifying for the 2027 #FIFAWWC for Canada. ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/21/c... ✍️ @rachaelkpalmer.bsky.social

Gotham, Angel City wowed over the weekend while other teams suffered. All that, including a breakdown of some really interesting results, in @thedanlauletta.bsky.social's latest. For subscribers only 🔒 equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/20/l...

Lauletta’s XI: Angel City surge, Gotham wow

NJ/NY Gotham FC are now tied for the most points in the league, and they only trail the first place Washington Spirit on goal differential

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Chicago Stars and Canada WNT forward Jordyn Huitema exited Saturday's game against Angel City in the 28th minute with an apparent left leg injury. She was carried off the field, not bearing weight on the leg, and eventually carted away at halftime.

Stars’ Huitema exits first half with left leg injury

Stars and Canada women’s national team forward Jordyn Huitema exited Chicago’s game against Angel City on Saturday in the first half with an apparent left leg injury. Huitema initially sat down and re...

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Mia Fishel scored her first #NWSL goal for Seattle, but Gotham scored three goals in the final 10 minutes plus stoppage time to complete the dramatic comeback win. Esther González scored another brace while Rose Lavelle had the 3-2 game-winner.

Fishel’s first score not enough as Gotham makes dramatic 3-2 comeback in stoppage time

After a significant weather delay that ate up the game’s entire TV window on ABC, Seattle Reign opened up a two-goal lead at Icahn Stadium in New York, but allowed three NJ/NY Gotham FC goals in the f...

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Colorado talent galore shone as #USWNT captain and hometown product Lindsey Heaps made her Denver Summit debut in a 2-1 comeback victory over her former #NWSL team, the Portland Thorns.

Heaps makes Denver debut in comeback win over Portland

U.S. women’s national team captain and Colorado native Lindsey Heaps made her debut for the Summit Saturday in a 2-1 comeback win over her former team, the Portland Thorns. There was Colorado talent g...

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