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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 1d
Bay FC might have left Providence Park with no points, but Taylor Huff’s goal proved to be the highlight this week.

Dan Lauletta breaks down the build up in this week's Anatomy of a Goal. Subscribe to read! 🔐

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Anatomy of a Goal: Lema, Bailey and Bay’s patient build
Bay FC might have left Providence Park with no points, but Taylor Huff's goal proved to be the highlight this week.
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 2d
In Week 23, Racing Louisville earned a statement win to keep their #NWSL playoff hopes alive — all while Emma Sears made a case for MVP.

Dan Lauletta breaks down all the Week 23 action in the latest Heat Check!

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Lauletta’s Heat Check: Statement win for Racing, Bay’s futility continues
Racing Louisville earned a statement win in Week 23, while Emma Sears makes a case for MVP
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 4d
Always tons of love for Sincy in Portland ❤️

Before being inducted into the Portland Thorns Ring of Honor, Christine Sinclair was pitchside to give love to @thornsfc.com players and staff after they finished warmups.
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 7d
Surprise! Jaedyn Shaw is back to doing incredible things.

@thedanlauletta.bsky.social breaks down her assist that led to a Rose Lavelle goal this week:
Anatomy of a Goal: More Jaedyn Shaw magic at Gotham
Jaedyn Shaw again? Yup, we highlighted a Shaw goal from her Gotham debut two weeks ago. This one is an assist, but it was too good to pass up, especially on a weekend when many of the best goals lacke...
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 7d
Gotham appears to be back on track, Jacqui Ovalle helps Orlando end its 10-match winless streak and Gift Monday keeps doing incredible things for Washington.

@jennapel.bsky.social is back with Jenna's Talking Points:
Jenna’s Talking Points: Rose Lavelle leads Gotham to victory, Gift Monday makes history
The race to finish above the playoff line continues to tighten as only the Chicago Stars are officially eliminated with just four matches to play. Gotham, Orlando, and Seattle all scored crucial victo...
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 8d
The legendary Ali Riley announced she will retire at the end of the 2025 season. @munson-bella.bsky.social on her historic career:

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Ali Riley to retire at end of 2025 season
The New Zealand international's two-decade career saw action in nine major tournaments and in leagues across the world
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 8d
Hina Sugita ➡️ Angel City
MA Vignola ➡️ Portland

We've updated our transfer tracker to include this big intra-league trade!

Reminder: intra-league trades are still possible through October 9.

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NWSL Transfer Tracker: 2025 summer break
We’ve reached the midway point of the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season and international break. On July 1, 2025, free agents could begin signing with new teams for 2026, and the secondary tr...
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 9d
Washington joined Kansas City in the NWSL playoffs, but it's Gotham FC who look like they could win it all 👀

Dan Lauletta discusses each team's #NWSL Week 22 performance in the latest Heat Check!

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Lauletta’s Heat Check: Gotham makes case as title contenders
Washington joined Kansas City in the NWSL playoffs, but it's Gotham FC who look like they could win it all.
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 10d
After their 4-0 victory today, the Washington Spirit became the second team to clinch their spot in the 2025 #NWSL Playoffs!
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 14d
This week, @casconearianna.bsky.social brings you "Anatomy of an Own Goal" from Thursday's Angel City vs Washington Spirit match. Check out what LA did well and how Washington could've defended better to prevent Angel City's second goal in the 2-2 draw.
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Anatomy of a Goal: Riley Tiernan and Angel City force own goal
Better defense from Washington could've prevented LA's second goal in 2-2 draw
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 15d
This week in the #NWSL the Current continued their historic pace to win the Shield, backup goalkeepers shined, Utah and North Carolina gained momentum, and more. Check out Jenna Pel’s talking points from this week 🔗

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Jenna’s Talking Points: Current make more history with Shield clinch, Royals and Courage gain momentum
This week in the National Women’s Soccer League, the Kansas City Current officially made history as they won the Shield. Meanwhile, backup goalkeepers continued to make their mark, and clubs continue ...
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 16d
🌹 Reyna Reyes re-signs through 2030
⚜ Racing Louisville and Ángela Barón mutually terminate contract

Catch up with all the latest #NWSL re-signs and moves with our Transfer Tracker!

➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2025/06/23/n...
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 17d
The latest installment of Heat Check is here! 🔥

Dan Lauletta takes a look at the Kansas City Current's Shield, Houston's hot streak and more.

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Lauletta’s Heat Check: Current lock up the Shield, Dash on the rise
The Kansas City Current locked up the NWSL Shield over the weekend. Before anyone else officially clinched a playoff berth. Before anyone has been officially eliminated from playoff contention. That m...
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 18d
The Kansas City Current are your 2025 #NWSL Shield winners!
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Glad to have you home, Savannah 💜
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 20d
In a press conference on Thursday, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman talked about sustained success and ensured that the league was "in it for the long game."

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Berman says NWSL is “future-proofing” itself, announces rolling expansion process
Berman:
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 21d
After finding plenty of success in Italy, Lisa Boattin is ready to try her hand at the NWSL — and hopes to help Houston push for the playoffs.

She spoke exclusively with @jennatonelli.bsky.social about adjusting to the #NWSL, the EUROs and much more!

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From Torino to Houston, Lisa Boattin could be the Dash’s difference maker
After finding plenty of success in Italy, Boattin is ready to try her hand at the NWSL — and hopes to help Houston push for the playoffs.
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 21d
The #NWSL has announced its first-ever Combine set for three days in December.

There will be an Adult Combine (U23-18) and Youth Combine (U17-13) as part of the NWSL Expanded Pathway program for athletes looking to enter the professional ranks.

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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 21d
In the latest Anatomy of a Goal, Dan Lauletta analyzed Jaedyn Shaw's first tally for Gotham FC — and the Wave's defending choices.

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Anatomy of a Goal: Shaw’s finds her footing in Gotham debut
A beautiful goal, aided by some shoddy Wave defending.
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 22d
The Northern Super League has announced plans to add a 7th club in 2027, and league founder & Chief Growth Officer Diana Matheson told @abigailsegel.bsky.social all about it:
Diana Matheson details Northern Super League expansion process
The Northern Super League is growing. The success of its inaugural season has encouraged its leaders to commence the expansion process with an eye on adding a seventh team for 2027. “The fact that we were where we wanted to be in year one put us in a really strong position to start planning for […]
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 22d
The NWSL announced updated media rights deals with CBS and ESPN/ABC and a new agreement with Victory+ as the league accounts for two expansion teams in 2026:
The NWSL announces expanded television rights deals for 2026 and 2027
The National Women’s Soccer League announced a mid-cycle media rights expansion which builds upon pre-existing partnerships with CBS Sports and ESPN, while adding a new agreement with free streaming p...
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 22d
U.S. Soccer announced NWSL alum Toni Pressley as head coach of its U-18 WNT. Pressley comes from Iceland, where she ended her professional career and coached in the second division.

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Sep 25, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Pride defender Toni Pressley (3) controls the ball during the first half against the San Diego Wave FC at Exploria Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 23d
This week on Jenna's Talking Points, @jennapel.bsky.social discusses the league's correct decision in the face of a medical emergency, first-rate youngsters, and excellence at the top of the standings:
Jenna’s Talking Points: NWSL does the right thing, Pride and Wave flounder
This week, the playoff hunt continued as the top of the table faced off, former frontrunners fell, youngsters shined, and the league handled a medical emergency. Let’s discuss. Teams, league make the ...
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 23d
The #NWSL announced that Sunday's suspended match between Seattle Reign and Racing Louisville will resume at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday behind closed doors at Lumen Field, streamed on NWSL+ and Paramount+. The clubs will resume play at the start of the second half with the score 0-0.
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The Equalizer @equalizersoccer.bsky.social · 23d
Racing Louisville update on Savannah DeMelo after Sunday's medical emergency:

"She is awake and in good spirits at a local hospital, surrounded by family, loved ones and medical staff, and is undergoing testing to determine what occurred Sunday.”

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Savannah DeMelo “awake and in good spirits”
Racing Louisville provided an update on midfielder Savannah DeMelo’s health after a medical emergency during Sunday night’s Seattle-Louisville game that saw the match suspended and DeMelo taken off th...
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