Elisabeth Terland of Manchester United celebrates scoring her team’s first goal during the Barclays Women's Super League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 25, 2026 in Manchester.

Manchester United Women Secure Late Draw to Snap Man City’s Perfect WSL Run

Manchester United Women salvaged a 1-1 draw after Elisabeth Terland’s 89th-minute equalizer ended Manchester City’s perfect WSL soccer run.

October 26 - Jessica Toomer
WUHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 17: Iga Swiatek of Poland warms up before playing against Maja Chwalinska of Poland in the semi-final on Day 6 of the Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 17, 2026 in Wuhan, China.

Iga Świątek Climbs in Latest WTA Rankings as Leylah Fernandez Surges
Juju Watkins #12 of the USC Trojans shoots the ball against Lulu Twidale #10 of the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter of an exhibition game at Galen Center on October 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

JuJu Watkins Returns as USC Edges Cal 78-76 in NCAA Exhibition Clash
Midge Purce #23 of NJ/NY Gotham FC celebrates scoring her team's first goal with teammates during the NWSL match between Orlando Pride and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Inter.co Stadium.

Gotham FC Grinds Past Orlando Pride, Pulls Within 1 Result of 2026 NWSL Shield
San Diego Wave FC teammates celebrate after a goal by forward Trinity Byars (15) during the second half against Boston Legacy FC at Snapdragon Stadium.

San Diego Wave Draws Boston Legacy 2-2, NWSL Shield Race Heads to Decision Day
BELLEAIR, FL - NOVEMBER 12: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark arrives the morning of the Pro Am for The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican on November 12, 2025, at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida.

Caitlin Clark Steps Away From The Annika Pro-Am for 2026
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WNBA

Oct 21, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kaila Charles (6) and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reach for a rebound in the fourth quarter during game three of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.

Valkyries-Dream Game 3 Pushes WNBA Finals Viewership Higher

WNBA Finals viewership rose again in Game 3 as the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream drew 1.71 million across USA, CNBC, and Peacock.

October 26 - JWS Staff

WNBA

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in the first half against the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Sophie Cunningham Reacts to Fever Front Office Shake-Up
Indiana Fever President of Basketball and Business Operations Kelly Krauskopf (left) and Indiana Fever Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Amber Cox (right) interact before a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun.

Indiana Fever Fire GM Amber Cox, Shake Up Front Office
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts against the Seattle Storm during the first half at Climate Pledge Arena.

Five-Time MVP A'ja Wilson Headlines 2026 All-WNBA 1st Team
Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream and Kiah Stokes #41 of the Golden State Valkyries go up for opening tip off on October 24, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

NBA Scheduling Conflict Threatens WNBA Finals Game 6 at State Farm Arena

NWSL

Lo'eau LaBonta #10 of Kansas City Current celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the NWSL match between Kansas City Current and Washington Spirit at CPKC Stadium.

KC Current Wipes Out Early Washington Spirit Lead in NWSL Playoff Preview

The KC Current rallied past the Washington Spirit to claim Sunday's 2-1 win, as Croix Bethune broke the NWSL single-season assist record.

October 26 - Jessica Toomer

NWSL

Players of Portland Thorns FC celebrate after clinching a spot in the playoffs following the NWSL match between Portland Thorns FC and North Carolina Courage.

Portland's Win Over North Carolina Clinches 4 NWSL Playoff Berths
Midfielder Lindsey Heaps (10) and defender Ayo Oke (7) of the Denver Summit FC celebrate Heaps' goal during a game against Angel City FC on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Centennial Stadium in Centennial, Colo.

Denver Summit Need Weekend Win and Seattle Reign Loss to Keep NWSL Playoffs Hopes Alive
Red graphic featuring a head shot of new Atlanta City Chief Soccer Officer Richard Gunney, as well as graphic text of his name, and the Atlanta City logo.

NWSL Expansion Side Atlanta City Names Richard Gunney as Chief Soccer Officer
Orlando Pride forward Marta Marta (10) passes the ball during the first half against the Houston Dash.

Orlando Eliminated from NWSL Playoffs Despite Win over Houston

WTA

Alexandra Eala of Philippines celebrates against Shi Han of China on day one of Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 12, 2026 in Wuhan, China.

Alexandra Eala Cruises Past Mika Stojsavljević in Tokyo Opener

Alexandra Eala cruised past Mika Stojsavljevic at the 2026 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, setting up a second-round WTA clash with Talia Gibson.

October 26 - Jessica Toomer

WTA

Iva Jovic of the United States in action against Maja Chwalinska of Poland in the third round on Day 4 of the Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center.

Iva Jovic Knocks Out Jasmine Paolini at Ningbo Open
Katarzyna Kawa of Poland reacts against Daria Snigur of Ukraine in the Women's first round on day one of China Open.

Qualifier Katarzyna Kawa Serves Belinda Bencic 2026 Ningbo Open Upset
Alexandra Eala of Philippines returns a shot in the Women's Singles Round of 64 match against Shi Han of China on day one of Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 12, 2026 in Wuhan, China.

Alexandra Eala Falls to Diana Shnaider, Exits 2026 Ningbo Open
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in action against Alina Charaeva of Armenia in the second round on Day 4 of the China Open at National Tennis Center on October 03, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Elena Rybakina Reaches Ningbo Quarterfinals After Kudermetova Retires

USWNT

Salma Paralluelo #7 of Spain is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during a friendly match between the United States and Spain at Subaru Park on October 13, 2026 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Spain Widens Gap Atop FIFA Women's World Ranking as Malawi Soars 49 Spots

Spain extended its lead over the USWNT in the FIFA Women's World Ranking, while Malawi surged 49 spots to 104th after a historic WAFCON run.

October 21 - Meredith Heil

USWNT

Maddie Dimaria of the USA celebrates with teammate Loradana Paletta after scoring her team’s fourth goal during the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Group E match between the USA and Samoa at the Mohammed VI Football Complex on October 19, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

U-17 USWNT Sets All-Time World Cup Scoring Record in 17-0 Rout of Samoa
Mallory Swanson #9 of the United States celebrates scoring with teammates during the second half of the international friendly match against Spain at Subaru Park on October 13, 2026 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

USWNT Rallies From 2 Goals Down to Secure 2-2 Draw with No. 1 Spain
Actress and domestic violence advocate Mariska Hargitay meets with U.S. Women's National Team player Rose Lavelle at the U.S. Women's National Team match against Spain on October 10, 2026.

'SVU' Star Mariska Hargitay Joins USWNT for Purina's Purple Leash Project
Tierna Davidson #12 of United States (C) and teammates react prior to the international friendly match between United States and Spain.

Emma Hayes Holds Steady as USWNT Seeks Redemption Against Spain