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Angel City built a global brand. On-field success remains elusive.

A crushing points deduction, a $200,000 fine, and suspension for two executives is the latest reminder that the soccer operation has...

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Bay FC spent a record sum on its attack. A new focus on defending has NWSL playoffs in sight

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Former Red Stars coach Rory Dames, banned for life from NWSL, removed from SafeSport database

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USWNT to face Netherlands in The Hague on Dec. 3

3 days ago

The United States women’s national team will end its 2024 campaign, which saw the program win a record fourth Olympic gold medal, with a game against the Netherlands on Dec. 3 at the ADO Den Haag Stadium in The Hague (2:45 p.m. ET, TNT/Universo/truTV/Max/Peacock). The game will take place three days after the U.S. faces England at Wembley Stadium. Next up for the Americans are two games vs. Iceland and another vs. Argentina in October.

By The Equalizer Staff

Four NWSL players on USWNT U-17 World Cup roster

4 days ago

The United States will head to a U-17 Women’s World Cup with professional players for the first time later this month. Four players from the NWSL – Angel City FC’s Kennedy Fuller, Seattle Reign FC’s Ainsley McCammon, and San Diego Wave FC’s Kimmi Ascanio and Melanie Barcenas – are on the U.S.’ roster. Goalkeeper Molly Vapensky, who plays for the USL Super League’s Carolina Ascent on an Academy Contract (maintains amateur status), is also on...

By The Equalizer Staff

Bay FC to build permanent training location

2 weeks ago

Bay FC announced on Tuesday that they will be building a new, permanent training facility on Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay Area. The team currently trains at the San Jose State University's facilities. Construction of the facility will begin next year, and it is expected to be operational by 2027. The site will include three fields and various other facilities.

By Julie Schreiber

Twila Kilgore departs USWNT

2 weeks ago

Twila Kilgore, who served as an assistant coach for the U.S. women's national team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has elected to leave the team and pursue other opportunities. Prior to the arrival of Emma Hayes, Kilgore led the USWNT to a pair of titles in the Concacaf W Gold Cup and 2024 She Believes Cup as an interim coach. She compiled a 10-1-3 record. According to a U.S. Soccer release, Kilgore was the first...

By Kathleen Gier

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