Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger kicks the ball during a 2025 NWSL match.

NWSL Drops 2026 Season Rule Changes, Future Expansion Plans

The 2026 NWSL season kicks off on Friday, as the league unveils rule changes as well as ongoing expansion plans before hitting the pitch.

March 12 - Claire Watkins
Ohio State hockey forward Hilda Svensson celebrates her goal with teammate Joy Dunne during the 2026 WCHA tournament final.

Top NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Teams Skate Toward 2026 Frozen Four
New York Sirens teammates celebrate a goal during a 2025/26 PWHL game.

PWHL Takeover Tour Stop Scores League's 1st-Ever National U.S. Broadcast
US tennis star Jessica Pegula celebrates her first career win over Belinda Bencic in the Round of 16 at the 2026 Indian Wells Open.

Top Seeds Advance to 2026 Indian Wells Quarterfinals
USA Basketball guard Caitlin Clark high-fives teammate Rhyne Howard during a 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament game vs. Senegal.

Caitlin Clark Lifts Team USA Over Senegal in National Team Debut
UConn Huskies players pose for a team photo following the BIG EAST Tournament Championship game between the UConn Huskies and the Villanova Wildcats on March 9, 2026 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The Huskies defeated the Wildcats 90-51.

Can Big East Tournament Winner UConn Secure the No. 1 NCAA Tournament Seed?
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UConn Huskies players pose for a team photo following the BIG EAST Tournament Championship game between the UConn Huskies and the Villanova Wildcats on March 9, 2026 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The Huskies defeated the Wildcats 90-51.

Can Big East Tournament Winner UConn Secure the No. 1 NCAA Tournament Seed?

UConn won its sixth straight Big East Tournament on Monday — but is it enough to secure the No. 1 overall seed at the 2026 NCAA tournament?

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NCAA

UMass Minutemen guard Yahmani McKayle (10) drives to the basket as Toledo Rockets guard Patricia Anumgba (8) and Toledo Rockets forward Miriam Diala (21) defend during the second quarter of the MAC Women's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinal game between the UMass Minutemen and Toledo Rockets on March 11, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.

No. 6 Toledo Upsets No. 3 UMass Basketball 67-56 in MAC Tournament Quarterfinals
MD Ntambue #3 and Kylee Watson #4 of the Villanova Wildcats are defended by Azzi Fudd #35 and Sarah Strong #21 of the UConn basketball Huskies during the second half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on January 15, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut.

UConn Basketball Sets 2026 Women's Champions Classic Clash with Maryland
Florida head coach Kelly Rae Finley gives notes to sophomore guard Liv McGill during a 2025/26 NCAA basketball game.

NCAA Coaching Carousel Spins as DI Women's Basketball Landscape Shifts
Texas women's basketball forward Madison Booker poses wearing Kevin Durant's player exclusive Nike sneakers as part of an NIL deal.

New Kevin Durant x Nike NIL Program Signs Texas Basketball Star Madison Booker

NWSL

Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger kicks the ball during a 2025 NWSL match.

NWSL Drops 2026 Season Rule Changes, Future Expansion Plans

The 2026 NWSL season kicks off on Friday, as the league unveils rule changes as well as ongoing expansion plans before hitting the pitch.

March 12 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Tottenham Hotspur manager Robert Vilahamn reacts during a 2024/25 WSL match.

Portland Hires Ex-Tottenham Manager Robert Vilahamn as Thorns Head Coach
Denver Summitt forward Ally Brazier (née Watt) poses wearing a cropped T-shirt from the 2026 NWSL x BWPC Black History Month capsule collection.

NWSL x BWPC Capsule Celebrates Black History Month
A graphic displays the 18 new NWSL jerseys for the 2026 season.

NWSL Teams Release New Nike Jerseys for 2026 Kickoff
A graphic for the new ESPN docuseries "NWSL: The Final Third" includes Kansas City Current midfielder Lo'eau LaBonta, Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman, and Angel City attacker Riley Tiernan.

ESPN Follows Trio of Top-Flight Clubs in "NWSL: The Final Third" Docuseries

USWNT

The USWNT cheers as captains Lindsey Heaps and Naomi Girma lift the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.

USWNT Tops Colombia 1-0 to Win 2026 SheBelieves Cup

The USWNT swept the 2026 SheBelieves Cup with Saturday's 1-0 victory over Colombia, shutting out all three tournament opponents along the way.

March 9 - Claire Watkins

USWNT

USWNT players huddle before a 2026 SheBelieves Cup match.

USWNT to Face Colombia in 2026 SheBelieves Cup Finale
USWNT defender Naomi Girma and attacker Ally Sentnor celebrate Sentnor's goal against Canada at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.

USWNT Tops Rival Canada 1-0 to Take 2026 SheBelieves Cup Lead
USWNT forwards Alyssa Thompson and Trinity Rodman look on from the sideline before their 2026 SheBelieves Cup opener.

USWNT Battles Rival Canada for 2026 SheBelieves Cup Lead
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps and defender Kennedy Wesley run across the pitch to celebrate Heaps's goal during a 2026 SheBelieves Cup match.

USWNT Opens 2026 SheBelieves Cup with 2-0 Win Over Argentina