National Women's Soccer League (English Wikipedia)

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france24.com

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fw.to

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go.com

espn.go.com

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houstondynamo.com

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indomitablecitysoccer.com

Rodriguez, Alicia (January 12, 2021). "NWSL commissioner announces Sacramento expansion team will enter league in 2022". Indomitable City Soccer. Retrieved January 12, 2021.

inquirer.com

Tannenwald, Jonathan (November 9, 2023). "The NWSL signs new broadcast deals with CBS, ESPN, Amazon, and ION worth $60 million a year". Inquirer.com. Retrieved November 10, 2023.

justwomenssports.com

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kansascitycurrent.com

"Kansas City Current Reveals Name and Crest at Inaugural Season Finale" (Press release). Kansas City Current. October 30, 2021.

mlsmultiplex.com

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mlssoccer.com

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nj.com

Giase, Frank (December 11, 2012). "On Soccer: New women's pro league has backing of U.S. Soccer Federation". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved April 13, 2013.
Giase, Frank (August 20, 2013). "On Soccer: National Women's Soccer League on solid ground". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved September 1, 2013.

npr.org

"Abuse in the U.S. women's pro soccer league was systemic, a report finds". NPR. October 3, 2022.

nwslsoccer.com

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"NWSL Announces Innovative 2021 Competition Framework". NWSL. November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
"2018 Competition Rules and Regulations". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
"FC Kansas City earn playoff berth with 3–2 win over Thorns FC". National Women's Soccer League. August 4, 2013. Archived from the original on August 17, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2014.
"2013 Roster Rules". National Women's Soccer League. Archived from the original on May 20, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
"2014 Roster Rules – National Women's Soccer League". National Women's Soccer League. Archived from the original on May 20, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
"Professional Women's Soccer Returns to Boston as National Women's Soccer League Awards Expansion Franchise to Boston Unity Soccer Partners" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
"NWSL announces Boston Breakers to cease operations". National Women's Soccer League. January 28, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
Linehan, Meg (November 20, 2017). "NWSL announces that FC Kansas City will cease operations". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
"National Women's Soccer League announces expansion to Louisville in 2021" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
"National Women's Soccer League awards expansion team rights to Los Angeles". NWSL. July 21, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
"Angel City Confirms Name as Angel City Football Club and Officially Joins National Women's Soccer League" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. October 21, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
"Kansas City Returns to the NWSL as Expansion Team in 2021". NWSL. December 7, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
"San Diego NWSL Announces Official Club Name" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. November 9, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
"National Women's Soccer League Awards Expansion Team Rights to Utah" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
"Match Recap: San Diego tops Angel City in front of capacity crowd for first win at Snapdragon Stadium". National Women's Soccer League. September 18, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
"NWSL Announces 2021 Roster Rules, Regulations and Competition Guidelines". NWSL. May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
Purdy, Jacqueline (January 10, 2019). "NWSL increases roster size ahead of the 2019 season". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
Levine, Matthew (November 1, 2019). "NWSL announces new 2020 compensation guidelines". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
"National Women's Soccer League and NWSL Players Association Agree on Transformative, First-Ever CBA to Run Through 2026 Season" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. January 31, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
Levine, Matthew (September 22, 2019). "North Carolina Courage claims third-straight NWSL Shield with 3-0 win over Utah Royals FC". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
"Joint Statement from the NWSL and NWSLPA" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
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Levine, Matthew (May 27, 2020). "NWSL announces 2020 Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret". NWSL Soccer. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
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"NWSL to continue breakout 2020 season with fall series". NWSL Soccer. August 25, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
Levine, Matthew (October 10, 2020). "Portland Thorns FC clinch first place in Verizon Community Shield with victory over OL Reign". NWSL Soccer. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
"NWSL, FSMG announce national TV agreement". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
"NWSL and ESPN announce national broadcast agreement". National Women's Soccer League. May 28, 2014. Archived from the original on May 30, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
Levine, Matthew (March 11, 2020). "NWSL announces landmark multi-year media agreements with CBS Sports featuring games on CBS, CBS Sports Network, & CBS All-Access and Twitch". NWSL. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
"NWSL, Tigo Sports Launch First-Ever Spanish-Language Broadcast Program" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
"National Women's Soccer League Official Site | NWSL". www.nwslsoccer.com. October 24, 2023.
"Portland Thorns FC Forward Sophia Smith Wins 2023 NWSL Golden Boot". National Women's Soccer League. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
"North Carolina Courage Attacker Kerolin Named 2023 NWSL Most Valuable Player". National Women's Soccer League. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
"NJ/NY Gotham FC Midfielder/Defender Jenna Nighswonger Named 2023 NWSL Rookie of the Year". National Women's Soccer League. November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
"Houston Dash Keeper Jane Campbell Named 2023 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year". National Women's Soccer League. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
"San Diego Wave FC Centerback Naomi Girma Named 2023 NWSL Defender of the Year". National Women's Soccer League. November 11, 2023.
"NJ/NY Gotham FC's Juan Carlos Amorós Named 2023 NWSL Coach of the Year". National Women's Soccer League. November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
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Levine, Matthew (January 7, 2020). "Amanda Duffy resigns as National Women's Soccer League President" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
"National Women's Soccer League Appoints Sports Executive Marla Messing as Interim CEO" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. October 18, 2021.
"National Women's Soccer League Names Jessica Berman Next Commissioner" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. March 9, 2022.
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Levine, Matthew (February 27, 2020). "National Women's Soccer League names Lisa Baird as Commissioner" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
"National Women's Soccer League Appoints Sports Executive Marla Messing as Interim CEO" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
"National Women's Soccer League Names Jessica Berman Next Commissioner" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. March 9, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.

nytimes.com

Bell, Jack (April 13, 2013). "Another Attempt at Women's Circuit, but With a Twist". The New York Times. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
Das, Andrew (July 2, 2020). "Federal Loan Saved a Soccer Season Nearly Lost to the Pandemic". The New York Times. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
Bell, Jack (August 23, 2013). "Sky Blue Looks Beyond N.W.S.L. Playoffs". The New York Times. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
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olreign.com

"NWSL Announces Preliminary Framework for 2022 Season". OL REIGN: WE ARE THE BOLD.
"On This Day in Reign History: Reign Clinch Second NWSL Shield". August 26, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2022.

oregonlive.com

Goldberg, Jamie (August 11, 2019). "Thorns fight back to earn massive 2-1 win over Courage". Oregonian/OregonLive. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
Goldberg, Jamie (September 22, 2018). "Portland Thorns motivated to hoist championship trophy in front of home fans". The Oregonian. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
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Goldberg, Jamie (June 30, 2015). "NWSL and Fox Sports announce national broadcast deal". The Oregonian. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
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orlandocitysc.com

"Long-Time Soccer Executive Amanda Duffy Appointed to Lead Orlando Pride" (Press release). Orlando City SC. January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2020.

otowns11.com

"Orlando City likely to add NWSL Women's team". Fansided. July 20, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.

oursportscentral.com

"NWSL Commissioner Jeff Plush Steps Down". OurSports Central (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. March 2, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

pitchsidereport.com

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prosoccerusa.com

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racingloufc.com

"Racing Louisville FC Announced as NWSL's Newest Franchise" (Press release). Racing Louisville FC. July 8, 2020. Archived from the original on July 10, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2020.

rednationonline.ca

Dulhanty, Emily. "The Case for Toronto: National Women's Soccer League Expansion". Red Nation Online. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

rsl.com

"Utah Soccer LLC Transfers Ownership of Utah Royals FC to Group in Kansas City, Kansas". Real Salt Lake. December 6, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.

sandiegouniontribune.com

Zeigler, Mark (June 8, 2021). "Women's pro soccer coming to San Diego in 2022". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
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Emerick, Tyler (March 16, 2024). "San Diego Wave FC Defeat 1-0 NJ/NY Gotham FC in 2024 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved March 25, 2024.

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Mayers, Joshua. "Seattle will have team in new women's professional league owned by Bill Predmore". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
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si.com

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socceramerica.com

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sportbusiness.com

"Louisville NWSL team may get name change". SportBusiness. April 22, 2020.
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sportico.com

Caron, Emily (December 16, 2022). "NWSL Narrows Expansion Search to Boston, Tampa and San Francisco". Sportico. Retrieved December 17, 2022.

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sportspromedia.com

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sportsvideo.org

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theathletic.com

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thebluetestament.com

Smith, Chad C (May 1, 2017). "The NWSL's go90 Deal Could Be Hurting the League". The Blue Testament (SB Nation). Retrieved June 19, 2017.

thedistrictpress.com

"Washington Spirit owner Y. Michele Kang officially adds OL Féminin to ownership group". The District Press. February 11, 2024.

theguardian.com

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themaneland.com

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thenewstribune.com

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theverge.com

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variety.com

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