Orlando Pride

Orlando Pride

2nd in NWSL
USWNT debutants ranked: All 24 players with first caps under Emma Hayes USWNT debutants ranked: All 24 players with first caps under Emma Hayes

The USWNT roster has undergone sweeping change under coach Emma Hayes. Let's rank the new players by how likely it is they'll represent the U.S. at the next World Cup.

Copa América warm-up rules changed after Marta's criticism Copa América warm-up rules changed after Marta's criticism

CONMEBOL said it has adjusted pre-match procedures at the Copa América Femenina, following criticism from Brazilian players and coaching staff.

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Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda stating her case for Ballon d'Or with star showing at WAFCON Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda stating her case for Ballon d'Or with star showing at WAFCON

African Footballer of the Year Barbra Banda was made to wait to make her mark on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations -- the top tournament for women's national teams on the continent -- but she has made up for lost time.

Which celebrities own an NWSL team? Which celebrities own an NWSL team?

Many celebrities are investing in NWSL franchises, including Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, Patrick Mahomes and more.

Can the NWSL expand to 32 teams like the NFL? Should it? Can the NWSL expand to 32 teams like the NFL? Should it?

"Crazy," "dangerous" or inevitable? The NWSL's commissioner vows to follow the NFL's path to 32 teams. But questions linger, including from execs inside the league.

Ranking the 10 NWSL and WSL players at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations Ranking the 10 NWSL and WSL players at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations

From superstars like Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda, to Gotham FC teen rookie Stella Nwamekye, here are 10 players at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations that will be familiar to NWSL and English Women's Super League fans.

Bay FC's Racheal Kundananji says Zambia are going to shake up Women's AFCON hierarchy Bay FC's Racheal Kundananji says Zambia are going to shake up Women's AFCON hierarchy

Bay FC forward Rachael Kundananji told ESPN that Zambia will shake up the established order at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, breaking the stranglehold of Nigeria and defending champions South Africa.

NWSL reveals 2026 season framework, June World Cup break NWSL reveals 2026 season framework, June World Cup break

The NWSL announced on Wednesday that it will not play games next June for the start of the 2026 World Cup, which will be predominantly played in the United States.

Nigeria's Super Falcons in full flight heading into Women's AFCON redemption Nigeria's Super Falcons in full flight heading into Women's AFCON redemption

With the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (July 5-26) around the corner, there have been some standout performers in the warm-up games, with Nigeria's Rasheedat Ajibade, now a free agent, topping the rankings.

McTominay, Rodri lead EA FC 25 Shapeshifters Team 2 McTominay, Rodri lead EA FC 25 Shapeshifters Team 2

Another round of playstyle twists and position changes awaits in second edition of Shapeshifters.

NWSL Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Kansas City Curre.. 14 +21 36
2 Orlando Pride 13 +10 25
3 San Diego Wave FC 13 +9 24
4 Seattle Reign FC 14 +6 24
5 Washington Spirit 13 +2 23
6 Portland Thorns F.. 13 +7 22
7 Racing Louisville.. 14 -5 20
8 Gotham FC 14 +5 19
9 North Carolina Co.. 13 -2 18
10 Bay FC 13 -3 15
11 Angel City FC 14 -6 15
12 Houston Dash 13 -9 11
13 Chicago Stars FC 14 -17 7
14 Utah Royals 13 -18 5
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
22 Barbra Banda 8 13 1
10 Marta 3 13 1
2 Haley McCutche.. 2 13 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
19 Carson Pickett 2 10 0
22 Barbra Banda 1 13 8
2 Haley McCutche.. 1 13 2