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NWSLTrinity Byars Leads a Weekend of NWSL Standouts
Trinity Byars produced two goals and two assists as the NWSL’s biggest performers stepped forward during Matchweek 18.
NWSLGotham FC Makes History with 1-0 Victory Over Washington Spirit at Citi Field
QUEENS, NY — Gotham FC delivered a historic night for women’s soccer in New York, defeating the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the inaugural Queens Classic at Citi Field before a record-setting crowd of 42,175 fans. The attendance marked the largest crowd ever for a women’s sporting event in New York City and the second-largest in National Women’s Soccer League history.
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NWSLGotham FC Edge Houston Dash Behind Jordynn Dudley’s Early Winner
Gotham FC continued its strong run of form with a 1–0 win over the Houston Dash, powered by an early goal from rookie forward Jordynn Dudley. The victory gave Gotham another clean sheet and extended its unbeaten league streak, closing out the first half of the NWSL season with confidence and control.
NWSLSophia Wilson’s Late Winner Lifts Portland Past Angel City in Wild Finish
A late stoppage-time strike from Sophia Wilson gave Portland a dramatic 2-1 road win over Angel City FC at BMO Stadium, closing out a chaotic match that looked headed toward a quieter finish until the final 15 minutes exploded.
NWSLBay FC Shut Out at Home as Washington Spirit Claim 2-0 Win at PayPal Park
Bay FC held firm for much of the afternoon, but a second-half own goal and a late finish from Gift Monday gave the Washington Spirit a 2-0 road win in San Jose.
NWSLBay FC falls to Angel City 3-1 at PayPal Park
Angel City FC went into PayPal Park and took a 3-1 win Saturday, jumping out early and holding off Bay’s second-half response to stay unbeaten through two matches. Bay FC, coming off an opening-week win over expansion Denver Summit, dropped to 1-0-1.
NWSLPfeiffer stars as Bay FC opens 2026 with 2-1 win over expansion Denver Summit
Bay FC opened the 2026 NWSL season with a 2-1 win over expansion side Denver Summit FC on Saturday at PayPal Park, giving new head coach Emma Coates a victory in her first league match in charge and snapping the club’s long winless stretch from last season.
NWSLBay FC lands USWNT midfielder Claire Hutton in $1.1M deal with Kansas City Current
Bay FC made one of the biggest moves of the NWSL offseason, acquiring midfielder Claire Hutton from the Kansas City Current in exchange for $1.1 million in intra-league transfer funds, the club announced Tuesday.
NWSLBay FC 2026 schedule is official, with a March 14 home opener at PayPal Park
Bay FC has officially released its full 2026 NWSL regular-season schedule, setting the club up for a home start at PayPal Park to open the year.
NWSLBay FC Exploring Catarina Macario Move
Bay FC might be lining up a true franchise move. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Catarina Macario’s agent says the club is in “preliminary phases” of talks with the USWNT star and former Stanford standout
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