On a cold winter night in Ketchum, Idaho, Chicago Stars midfielder Bea Franklin was pulling off a different sort of physical feat than what she usually does on the soccer field. Under the eyes of taxidermied animals at the Pioneer Saloon, she deftly balanced martinis as a cocktail waitress, wearing cowgirl boots and ensuring the … Read more
More than two years of work had led to this moment for the Boston Independent Supporters’ Association (ISA). Even before Boston’s new NWSL team had a name, a mascot or a roster, there were fans organizing, ready and waiting to embrace the franchise. On 14 March 2026, it finally paid off. The Boston ISA members … Read more
In the 13th minute of a 6-1 win against Chicago, Janine Sonis ran into the penalty area and stealthily positioned herself behind a line of defenders, before striking a crisp shot into the right corner. It was her ninth goal of the season, the most of any player Denver Summit player, and joint-seventh in the … Read more
Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been placed on the season-ending injury list because of an ACL injury, the National Women’s Soccer League team announced Tuesday. Moultrie, who also plays for the US national team, injured her right knee during training last week, the team said. “Heartbroken doesn’t even begin to sum up all of … Read more
The National Women’s Soccer League will kick off its season earlier than ever before next year to work around the Women’s World Cup in Brazil. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman gave a wide-ranging midseason State of the League address Wednesday during which she discussed next season’s schedule, the impact of the men’s World Cup and other … Read more
The NWSL on Wednesday revealed the schedule footprint for its 2027 season, which will feature a seven-week summer break for the Women’s World Cup and a February start, the earliest in the league’s history. The regular season will begin on 11 February with a match hosted by Angel City in Los Angeles, three days before … Read more
Sports news Boston fired 17 shots in the first half and 10 more in the second half, but was unable to score. It was another tough game for Legacy coach Filipa Patau, as they lost 2-0 in Chicago on Saturday. Barry Chen/Global Staff The Boston Legacy’s rocky start to its inaugural season continued Saturday night … Read more
Boston Legacy FC More than 30,000 fans gathered at Gillette Stadium to watch the opening game. Boston Legacy goalie Casey Murphy (left) and her teammates protect the net during the second half of their loss to Gotham FC on Saturday. Mark Stockwell for The Boston Globe By Emma Healy, Boston Globe March 15, 2026 | … Read more
Boston Legacy FC “We’re here in this league, and we’re going to be physical.” Gotham FC players walk alongside their opponents at Legacy FC before the final sports match between Boston and New York. Mark Stockwell for The Boston Globe By Hayden Bird March 14, 2026 | 7:24 pm 3 minutes to read FOXBOROUGH — … Read more
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jaedyn Shaw set the tone. Rose Lavelle tapped the ball at kickoff, and Shaw booted it toward the Washington Spirit’s net, which keeper Aubrey Kingsbury was helplessly far from. The shot was just off-target, but the message was clear: Gotham FC intended to score by whatever means necessary. A second warning … Read more