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5 former employees sue San Diego Wave and NWSL
Five former employees of the San Diego Wave have filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court accusing the women’s soccer club of discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination, among other allegations.
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For the first time, White House welcomes National Women's Soccer League championship team
President Joe Biden celebrated Gotham FC, praising the athletes for “keeping the faith” as the team went from last in the league to champions in one season.
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National Women's Soccer League gets rid of draft and raises players' minimum salary to $82,500 with new agreement
Other contract wins for players in the NWSL include an offseason of at least 28 days and expanded parental leave and child-care benefits.
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NWSL reaches new collective bargaining agreement that ends draft and guarantees contracts
The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts and more.
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San Diego Wave calls former employee's allegations on social media false and defamatory
A former team employee Wednesday called on the NWSL to remove team President Jill Ellis, the former coach of the U.S. women’s national team.
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Chicago Red Stars exploring options for Sept. 21 game after Riot Fest relocation
Riot Fest made waves this week when it announced it would be moving from Chicago’s Douglass Park and out to suburban SeatGeek Stadium, but that news could have an impact on the Chicago Red Stars soccer club.
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Riot Fest to move to new location, announce lineup, new event
Riot Fest will be revealing new details about “RiotLand” and its lineup for the 2024 event Wednesday. Patrick Fazio has more.
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Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal-scoring record in Gotham win
USWNT star Lynn Williams scored her 79th league goal on Sunday to become the National Women’s Soccer League all-time leading scorer.
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Sophia Smith has highest annual NWSL salary after new deal with Portland Thorns
Portland says the deal gives the 23-year-old forward the highest annual salary in the National Women’s Soccer League but would not disclose terms.
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2024 NWSL season: Key dates, best players, new teams
Here’s key dates and everything to know for the 2024 NWSL season.
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NWSL, Liga MX Femenil announce first ever Summer Cup in 2024
The National Women’s Soccer League will face Liga MX Femenil teams in a brand-new tournament. Here’s what to know about the first ever Summer Cup.
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2024 NWSL season key dates: Regular season, Olympics, playoffs, more
It’s time for a new season of the National Women’s Soccer League. Here’s what to know for the 2024 campaign.
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Bay FC signs Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF for world-record fee
The NWSL’s newest franchise is already making waves, signing Racheal Kundananji for a women’s world-record fee, the club announced Tuesday.
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María Sánchez, star forward for the Houston Dash, becomes highest-paid player in NWSL history
Maria Sánchez, 27, has become the highest ever National Women’s Soccer League-paid player to sign a three-year contract with a mutual option for a fourth year, which could earn her nearly $1.5 million in total, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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Alex Loera joins Bay FC as the NWSL's expansion team's first player after trade with Current
Alex Loera was acquired in a trade with the Kansas City Current in exchange for $175,000 in allocation money and protection from Bay FC in the 2024 expansion draft.
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Gotham FC wins first ever NWSL Championship 2-1 vs. OL Reign
A thrilling ending ultimately ended in Gotham FC (NJ/NY) winning its first ever NWSL Championship vs. Seattle-based OL Reign on Saturday.
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Wave star Naomi Girma bags back-to-back NWSL Defender of the Year honors
Naomi Girma continues to establish herself as one of the premier center backs in the world.
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USWNT's Julie Ertz announces retirement from professional soccer
Julie Ertz, a two-time Women’s World Cup champion with the USWNT, announced her retirement on Thursday.
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NWSL Commissioner celebrates women's sports momentum
At the CNBC x BOARDROOM: Game Plan, Commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League Jessica Berman talked about the impact of the NWSL on the 2023 Women’s World Cup and the importance of representation in women’s sports worldwide.