Toronto Tempo 2026 WNBA expansion draft pick Los Angeles Sparks guard Julie Allemand (20) against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA game at PHX Arena.

Toronto Tempo Takes Sparks Vet Julie Allemand 2nd Overall in WNBA Expansion Draft

The Toronto Tempo took LA Sparks guard Julie Allemand No. 1 overall in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft, looking to build around the Belgian vet.

April 3 - JWS Staff
Carla Leite #0 of the Golden State Valkyries smiles before the game against the Minnesota Lynx during Game Two Round One of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs on September 17, 2025 at SAP Center in San Jose, California.

Who is Carla Leite? Portland Fire Selects French Guard with 3rd Pick in WNBA Expansion Draft
Portland Fire WNBA expansion draft pick Nika Muhl #1 of the Seattle Storm warms up before the game against the New York Liberty on September 5, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

2026 WNBA Expansion Team Portland Fire Draft Nika Muhl Despite Season-Ending ACL Injury
Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona is thrown in the air in celebration by team mates and staff following the team's 6-0 victory in her 500th club appearance in the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-finals Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Nou Camp on April 02, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona Advances to Champions League Semis on 6-0 Real Madrid Drubbing
Azzi Fudd #35 of the Connecticut Huskies looks on during an open practice ahead of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 02, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Azzi Fudd Locks in on UConn's Final Four Run Ahead of 2026 WNBA Draft
An official WNBA basketball clears the net after a successful shot prior to a 2025 season game.

Portland Fire, Toronto Tempo to Build Out Rosters in 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft
Azzi Fudd #35 of the Connecticut Huskies is introduced before a second round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 23, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut. Azzi Fudd #35 of the Connecticut Huskies is introduced before a second round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 23, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut.
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NCAA

Sarah Strong #21 of the UConn Huskies smiles during halftime of the women's college basketball game between the UConn Huskies and the Providence College Friars on December 31, 2025, at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI.

UConn's Sarah Strong Sweeps 2026 Player of the Year Honors, Hidalgo Wins Defensive Award

UConn's Sarah Strong won 2026 Naismith and AP Player of the Year this week, as Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo took Defensive honors.

April 3 - JWS Staff

NCAA

Final Four contenders Kiki Rice #1 of the UCLA Bruins drives to the basket during the second half against the Texas Longhorns during the Players Era Championship basketball tournament at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Final Four Contenders UCLA & Texas Fight for NCAA Championship Ticket
Sarah Strong #21 of the UConn Huskies blocks a shot by Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocksduring the Division I Women's Basketball Championship game at Amalie Arena on April 6, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Undefeated UConn Meets Rival South Carolina in 2026 Final Four Clash
Sarah Strong #21 of the UConn women's basketball celebrates during the second half of the game against the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden in New York City, United States, on March 1, 2026.

Undefeated UConn Faces Toughest NCAA Test Yet in Final Four Showdown
Iowa State Cyclones center Audi Crooks (55) shoots a free throw against the Baylor Lady Bears in the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images

NCAA Transfer Portal Heats Up as Audi Crooks Departs Iowa State Basketball

NWSL

Players of Kansas City Current huddle prior to the NWSL match between Kansas City Current and Utah Royals at CPKC Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City Current & Gotham FC Fight to Right the Ship in Saturday NWSL Matchup

2025 NWSL champion Gotham visits defending Shield winner Kansas City Current on Saturday, as both clubs look to reverse early-season skids.

April 3 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

The Denver Summit FC starting lineup prepares to tale on the Washington Spirit during the first half on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

Denver Summit Secures Land for Future NWSL Stadium
USWNT and San Diego Wave forward Catarina Macario (19) and forward Alex Morgan (13) look on during warmups prior to action during a friendly match between USA and Mexico on July 01, 2021, at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, in East Hartford, CT.

Alex Morgan Welcomes Catarina Macario to San Diego Following Record NWSL Signing
General view of 2026 NWSL expansion team Denver Summit FC's inaugural home match against the Washington Spirit at Mile High Stadium.

Denver Summit Shatters NWSL Attendance Record in 1st-Ever Home Match
Angel City teammates celebrate a goal during a 2026 NWSL match.

Unbeaten NWSL Squads Angel City, Houston Dash Square Off

USWNT

Sophia Smith of the United States smiles during USWNT training at Lynn Family Stadium on October 29, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Emma Hayes Names 26-Player USWNT Roster as Wilson, Davidson Return

Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson return to the USWNT roster for April's three-match series against Japan, kicking off on April 11th.

April 2 - Claire Watkins

USWNT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and United States of America President Donald Trump speak to media as they arrive on the red carpet ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Amid Missing Trump Guarantees, FIFA Delays 2031 Women’s World Cup Host Confirmation
A graphic shows the nine members of the new JPMorgan Chase Athlete Council.

JPMorgan Chase Teams Up with Women's Sports Stars for Athlete Initiative
USWNT assistant coach Denise Reddy and head coach Emma Hayes wave to the crowd after a 2025 friendly.

FIFA Implements Women's Football Coaching Quota to Boost Sideline Representation
USWNT players run to celebrate a goal by forward Mallory Swanson during the gold-medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

LA28 Drops Schedule for Historic Olympic Women's Soccer Tournament