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NWSL: Temwa Chawinga wins Golden Ball
Malawi star Temwa Chawinga took the NWSL by storm. breaking Sam Kerr’s single-season scoring record with 20 goals in 25 games for KC Current.
Pec named MLS Newcomer of the Year
Pec was the Galaxy’s leading scorer with 16 goals and 14 assists in 33 matches.
Sac Republic FC and Mark Briggs part ways
The 2024 season was a tale of two halves. Republic FC opened league play with an 11-game unbeaten streak. But it finished with a 1-5-2 record.
Kundananji delivers for Bay FC
The most expensive signing in the history of women’s soccer came through when it counted, scoring twice to help expansion Bay FC beat the Houston Dash 3-2 and clinch the final spot in the NWSL playoffs.
Crew exit tops Game 2 surprises
It was a weekend for surprises in Game 2 of the Round One best-of-three series.
USA claims third place at Under-17 Women’s World Cup, best finish since 2008
The USA beat England 3-0 to capture third place in the 2024 Under-17 Women’s World Cup.
North Texas SC and Philadelphia Union II advance to MLS Next Pro Cup
North Texas SC will host Philadelphia Union II Saturday at Toyota Stadium for the MLS Next Pro Cup.
Colorado and Charlotte FC seek to avoid elimination
Colorado and Charlotte FC will seek to avoid elimination in the MLS playoffs when they host the first two Game 2 matches in Round One on Friday.
Updates: World Cup 2026
News from Houston, Kansas City, New York/New Jersey and the San Francisco Bay Area.
