Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics in the third quarter during game one of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta's Angel Reese Wins 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

Angel Reese claimed the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award after a record-breaking first season with the Atlanta Dream.

October 1 - Jessica Toomer
Xinran Sun of China in action against Eva Lys of Germany during the Women's single first round match on day two of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 01, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Xinran Sun Cruises Past Eva Lys in 2026 China Open Debut
Jordan Harrison #2 of the Portland Fire brings the ball up court against the Phoenix Mercury during the fourth quarter at Moda Center on September 17, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

Portland Rookie Jordan Harrison Announces WNBA Retirement
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) sports her signature Nike Caitlin 1 shoe while warming up Thursday, June 18, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Drops Nike Caitlin 1 Signature Shoe
Owner Joe Tsai of the New York Liberty watches the game against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Liberty Co-Owner Joe Tsai Voices Confidence Ahead of WNBA Semifinals
Claire Thompson #42 of the Vancouver Goldeneyes looks on during the third period of their PWHL game against the Minnesota Frost at Pacific Coliseum on April 25, 2026 in Vancouver, Canada.

Olympian Claire Thompson Retires From PWHL to Pursue Medical Career
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Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) boxes out Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) during game two of the first round against the Las Vegas Aces for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana Fever Face Las Vegas Aces in WNBA Playoffs Winner-Take-All Game 3

The Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces face off in tonight's do-or-die Game 3 after Caitlin Clark's record-setting Game 2 performance.

October 1 - Jessica Toomer

WNBA

United States defender Naomi Girma (4) in action against Colombia during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Naomi Girma, Olivia Miles, and Alexandra Eala Land on 2026 TIME100 Next List
Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard (32) shoots over Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Dallas Wings Star Jessica Shepard Wins 2026 WNBA Most Improved Player Award
Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) celebrates a play with guard Allisha Gray (15) against the Washington Mystics during the third quarter of game two of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at CareFirst Arena.

Dream Sweeps Mystics, Advances to 2026 WNBA Semifinals
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) makes a three point shot to tie the game against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half during game two of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at College Park Center.

Wings Vet Arike Ogunbowale Drops Playoff-Record 45 Points in OT Win Over Valkyries

NWSL

Jess Fishlock #10 of Seattle Reign FC celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the NWSL match between Seattle Reign and Boston Legacy FC at Lumen Field on September 25, 2026.

Jess Fishlock Breaks Megan Rapinoe's All-Time Seattle Reign Scoring Record

Jess Fishlock broke the Reign's all-time scoring record with a brace in Friday's 2-0 victory over Boston, boosting Seattle's playoff hopes.

September 28 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Atlanta City FC's NWSL logo

Atlanta City FC Unveiled as NWSL's Next Expansion Team
Rose Lavelle #16 of NJ/NY Gotham FC enters the pitch prior to the NWSL match between Racing Louisville FC and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Lynn Family Stadium.

Gotham FC Chases First NWSL Shield Against Chicago Stars
Paige Cronin #4 of Utah Royals celebrates scoring the team's second goal with teammates during the NWSL match between Orlando Pride and Utah Royals at Inter&Co Stadium.

Utah Aims to Rebound Against North Carolina Amid Red Card Suspensions
San Diego Wave FC forward Melanie Barcenas (25) juggles the ball during the second half against Racing Louisville FC at Lynn Family Stadium.

Report: New NWSL Rule Rewards Clubs for Developing U-15 Talent

WTA

Alexandra Eala of Philippines disappointed during against Wang Xiyu of China in their Tennis Women's singles semi-finals on day twelve of the 20th Asian Games.

Alex Eala Earns 2nd Asian Games Bronze After Semifinal Exit

Alex Eala fell to China's Wang Xiyu in the 2026 Asian Games tennis semifinal in Aichi-Nagoya, earning her second consecutive bronze.

October 1 - Jessica Toomer

WTA

Emma Navarro of the U.S. looks on during her round of 16 match against Russia's Anna Kalinskaya.

Emma Navarro Ends 2026 WTA Tour Season After Revealing 3-Year Health Battle
Alexandra Eala of Philippines celebrates a point against Joanna Garland of Chinese Taipei of Chinese Taipei in their Tennis Women's Singles Quarter-finals match on day ten of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya at Nagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center on September 30, 2026 in Nagoya, Aichi.

Alex Eala Locks Up a Medal at the 2026 Asian Games
Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her semi-final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina.

Coco Gauff Returns to the 2026 China Open Ready to Reset
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts a point during the Women's Singles Second Round match against Patcharin Cheapchandej of Thailand on day nine of the 20th Asian Games.

Alex Eala Reaches 2026 Asian Games Quarterfinals in Straight-Set Win

USWNT

Ashley Sanchez #2 of the United States Women's National Team dribbles the ball during a game between Colombia and USWNT at Snapdragon Stadium.

Emma Hayes Names 26-Player USWNT Roster for October Friendlies Against Spain

Emma Hayes named her 26-player USWNT roster for a pair of October friendlies against Spain, highlighted by Ashley Sanchez's return.

September 29 - Jessica Toomer

USWNT

Megan Rapinoe waves to the crowd at her jersey retirement ceremony before the game between the Seattle Reign and the North Carolina Courage at Lumen Field.

Netflix Eyes Megan Rapinoe, Marta as 2027 World Cup Analysts
Canada players celebrate after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between France and Canada at Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz.

Canada, Nigeria & North Korea Book 2026 U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals
Ainsley McCammon of USA reacts after the draw during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup group stage match between Japan and USA at Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz on September 09, 2026 in Lodz, Poland.

USWNT Exits U-20 World Cup After Penalty Shootout Loss to Brazil
Alex Morgan talks to the crowd during the Goal Cup celebrity soccer match at Rawlinson Stadium on January 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Alex Morgan, Marta Urge FIFA to Reschedule U-20 Women's World Cup