Professional - NWSL

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

Florida Elite U16/17 Boys defeat NWSL Boston Breakers in friendly

Q&A: April Heinrichs dishes on Girls DA, Mallory Pugh and more

When U.S. Soccer announced the new Girls Development Academy initiative last week, April Heinrichs was front and center. A few days afterward, she spoke to SoccerWire.com in a one-on-one conversation in which she expanded on a number of the leading topics in youth development today. Here are some of the highlights from that discussion.