Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Naomi Girma of the United States pose for a photo before training at Stevens Stadium on April 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

USWNT Faces Japan in 3-Match Series as Sophia Wilson Makes 1st U.S. Roster Since 2024

The USWNT kicks off against Japan on Saturday, with Triple Espresso striker Sophia Wilson set to return for the first time since 2024.

April 10 - Claire Watkins
Nneka Ogwumike #3 of the Seattle Storm looks on before the game against the Las Vegas Aces during round 1 game 3 on September 18, 2025 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nneka Ogwumike Signs with LA Sparks, Departs Seattle Storm in WNBA Free Agency Move
Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Tigers reacts during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 22, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Flau'jae Johnson Invited to 2026 WNBA Draft as LSU Grad's Stock Rises
Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko reacts during her match against Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse (not pictured) on day 5 of the women's singles match of the WTA-Upper Austria Ladies Linz tennis tournament in Linz, Austria, on April 10, 2026.

Jelena Ostapenko Exits 2026 Linz Open After Earlier Fan Incident
Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces poses for a photo with the 2025 WNBA Championship trophy after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on October 10, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.

Las Vegas Aces Sign Jackie Young to 1st-ever Million-Dollar WNBA Contract
WNBA Commissionner Cathy Engelbert speaks during the 2025 WNBA Draft on April 14, 2025 at The Shed in New York, New York.

15 Prospects Invited to 2026 WNBA Draft Including 5 NCAA Champions
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Rendering of 108,000-square-foot Indiana Fever practice facility, which drew reactions from Caitlin Clark and other WNBA stars.

Indiana Fever Debuts $78 Million WNBA Facility Plans as Caitlin Clark Reacts

The Indiana Fever revealed plans for a new $78 million facility, drawing a reaction from Caitlin Clark as the team builds for 2026.

April 10 - Abigail Moeckler

WNBA

LA Sparks forward Rickea Jackson shoots the ball over Washington Mystics forward Alysha Clark during a 2025 WNBA game.

Rickea Jackson Trade Rumors Surface as Angel Reese Departs Chicago Sky
Deloitte Game Changers women's sports revenue driver Rickea Jackson #2 of the Breeze controls the ball against the Phantom during the first half of the Unrivaled 2026 game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Deloitte Game Changers Report Predicts 2026 Women's Sports Revenue to Top $3 Billion
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2026 athlete model WNBA star Napheesa Collier poses on Captiva Island, Florida.

2026 SI Swimsuit Issue Spotlights WNBA Stars Napheesa Collier and Sophie Cunningham
Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird speaks during the Sue Bird Statue Unveiling ceremony at Climate Pledge Arena on August 17, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

WNBA Icon Sue Bird Joins NBC Sports as 2026 Season Studio Analyst

NCAA

Women's March Madness stars Kiki Rice #1, Lauren Betts #51, Gianna Kneepkens #8, Sienna Betts #16, Amanda Muse #33, and Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins celebrate after the victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

2026 Women's March Madness Delivers 2nd-Most Watched Tournament on ESPN

2026 Women's March Madness delivered ESPN its second-most viewed women's NCAA tournament on record, with the final averaging 9.9 million viewers.

April 9 - Claire Watkins

NCAA

Madina Okot #11 of the South Carolina Gamecocks arrives prior to a NCAA Women's Final Four semifinal game against the UConn Huskies at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 3, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

South Carolina Center Madina Okot Enters 2026 WNBA Draft After NCAA Denies Eligibility Petition
NCAA transfer portal candidate Rashunda Jones #1 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts to drive past Keziah Lofton #22 of the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter during a second round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Lloyd Noble Center on March 22, 2026 in Norman, Oklahoma.

Rashunda Jones Enters Transfer Portal as Michigan State Faces Roster Turnover
Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks walks to shake hands with Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies prior to a NCAA Women's Final Four semifinal game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 3, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

South Carolina's Staley Reconciles with UConn's Geno Auriemma After Final Four Dispute
NCAA transfer portal player Bella Hines #3 of the LSU Tigers walks backcourt during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

SEC Powerhouses LSU, Texas Navigate NCAA Transfer Portal Losses

NWSL

Trinity Rodman #2 of the Washington Spirit poses for the official NWSL portraits at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on January 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Washington Spirit Jersey Sales Top NWSL as Trinity Rodman Leads 2026 Best-Sellers

Trinity Rodman topped the best-selling NWSL jerseys list, with the Washington Spirit star's cherry blossom kit seeing a 136% sales increase.

April 10 - JWS Staff

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NWSL star Haley McCutcheon #2 of the Orlando Pride celebrates her wining goal over Angel City FC at Inter&Co Stadium on April 3, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Orlando Pride Hand Angel City 1st Loss Behind Haley McCutcheon Brace
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
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

USWNT

Mexico federation president Mikel Arriola, Jamaica federation president Michael Ricketts, Costa Rica federation president Osael Maroto, and U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone hold up jerseys as they announce the four countries hosting the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2031 Bid Announcement Event on October 20, 2025 in New York City.

White House Withholds 2031 Women's World Cup Guarantees Over FIFA Gender Policy

FIFA delayed approving the US-backed 2031 Women's World Cup bid, as the Trump administration pushes FIFA to adopt policies banning transgender athletes.

April 10 - JWS Staff

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A FIFA Women's World Cup Brasil 2027 Qualifiers banner hangs before the FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifiers European Qualifiers 2027 match between Turkey and Malta at Pendik Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 3, 2026.

Women's World Cup Qualifiers Get Underway for 2027 Tournament in Brazil
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
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