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NWSL sets new record with 56 total players competing in 2024 Paris Olympics
The NWSL boasts nearly a quarter of the Olympic player pool.
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Sophia Smith honored as 2022 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year
Smith follows up her NWSL MVP with another top honor.
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Updated list of registered players revealed ahead of 2023 NWSL Draft
The draft is set for January 12 in Phildaelphia.
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Longtime USWNT goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris announces retirement
Harris was part of the USWNT program for 20 years.
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Portland Thorns capture 2022 NWSL Championship, beating KC Current 2-0
League MVP Sophia Smith scored the game-winner.
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Sophia Smith becomes youngest MVP in NWSL history at age 22
Smith had 14 goals in 18 games for Portland.
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Naomi Girma honored as NWSL Rookie and Defender of the Year
Girma is the NWSL's top rookie and top defender.
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NWSL announces winners of 2022 Best XI Awards
First and Second Team honors were announced.
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Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current advance to 2022 NWSL Championship
The teams will meet at Audi Field in D.C. on Oct. 29.
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Ep 26: State of the NWSL with Yael Averbuch West and Alyse LaHue
Ep 26: State of the NWSL with Yael Averbuch and Alyse LaHue
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