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NWSL games at baseball stadiums are setting attendance records now, but the league's most infamous viral "disaster" had to happen first.

U.S. fans expected more out of the USMNT's expensive, famous coach at the World Cup, but there was one problem: the players.

How can Team USA qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds? What's the likely path? What are the odds? What do projection models say?

USMNT players past and present open up about the stigma of being an American in soccer ahead of the World Cup.

As the NWSL expands its business, awkward and failed deals have irked hardcore fans -- and that friction isn't going away anytime soon.

We're well into the NWSL season, so let's rank the best 25 players so far!

The USMNT used to be "inmates running the asylum," players tell ESPN, but Pochettino has transformed the culture ahead of the World Cup.

The NWSL has teams that are building stadiums, signing stars and spending money. Meanwhile, other teams, well, aren't doing any of that.

Here are the 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, as ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists.

Here are the 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, as ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists.

The NWSL on Tuesday announced the creation of what has been referred to internally as the "High Impact Player" rule (HIP), which would allow teams to spend up to $1 million outside of the salary cap o...

Everyone wants to know: which teams are in the group of death for the 2026 World Cup? Well, the "group of death" may be officially dead.

Trinity Rodman represents some of the very best that the NWSL has to offer. That's why Saturday's NWSL Championship -- perhaps her final game -- feels so significant.

ESPN's NWSL GM survey returns as execs dish on the worst front offices, tensions with USWNT, breaking the rules, their player wish list and more.

While NWSL execs worry about USWNT players choosing European clubs, the lure of UEFA Women's Champions League clubs isn't going away.

Scandals and abuse allegations forced the Portland Thorns to find new owners, but decoupling from the Timbers organization has been a work in progress.

USMNT and USWNT fans often complain about high ticket prices, repetitive cities and weak opponents for games, but U.S. Soccer explains everything that goes into such decisions.

The UEFA Women's Champions League now has 18 teams, but which should you root for? Current champions Arsenal? Pass masters Barcelona? Winning machine OL Lyonnes? Or someone else?

Oct. 2 is an auspicious date in soccer history: in 1924, the first goal direct from a corner was scored. Known forever as an Olimpico, here are some of the very best.

Mexico star international Lizbeth Ovalle is in "advanced talks" to join an NWSL club for a world-record transfer fee in women's soccer, a source told ESPN on Monday night.

United States women's national team midfielder Lily Yohannes is finalizing a move to French powerhouse OL Lyonnes, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

President Donald Trump has used sports to burnish his image despite criticizing athletes for getting political, columnist Nancy Armour writes.

Chelsea broke the women's transfer world record in January and are targeting more USWNT stars, but how can their transfer strategy push them to UWCL glory?

The Billie Jean King Foundation, Associated Press Sports Editors and the APSE Foundation are proud to announce the finalists for the second annual Billie Jean King Award for Excellence in Women’s Spor...

Billionaire club owner Michele Kang speaks to ESPN about her new vision for women's soccer and the money she's pouring in to make it a reality.

Wrexham's promotion might look miraculous, but it's actually a combination of factors that other Premier League hopefuls shouldn't try to replicate.

The NWSL has excitement that the UEFA Women's Champions League and England's WSL can't match -- but how long will it last?

The numbers don't lie: Real Madrid have been worse since adding Mbappé, while PSG got better once he left. Has the so-called Ewing Theory found its new face?

After a turbulent 2024 season on and off the field -- including the exit of Naomi Girma, the retirement of Alex Morgan and several coaching changes -- the new-look San Diego Wave are hoping for better...

After years of Alyssa Naeher and Hope Solo dominating, the USWNT is without a clear-cut starting goalkeeper, and no obvious No. 1 has emerged in auditions.

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Chelsea have made USWNT defender Naomi Girma the first $1m transfer in women's football, but how did the record-breaking deal come about?

Chelsea are leading the race to sign San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma, while Arsenal and Lyon are also interested in the United States women's national team star, sources have told ESPN.

This month's training camp will have 26 senior-squad invitees and 24 young prospects in a "futures" group. "This part is just as much fun as it is competing for a major tournament," Hayes says.

What if we combine a bunch of key metrics into a new stat to find the best attacking players in Europe's top soccer leagues? Here is the top 100 ranking.

U.S. or Mexico? Dual nationals talk about the "life-changing decision" of which country to represent at World Cups and Copa Américas.

By awarding the 2034 men’s World Cup to Saudi Arabia, a country with an abysmal human rights record, FIFA sold its soul, columnist Nancy Armour writes

Record viewership highlights the USL’s growing national presence and commitment to making professional soccer more accessible to fans

After winning the NWSL Championship, Marta might not have been wrong in saying her league, and her team's title, are the best in the world. But wouldn't it be cool to actually prove this against the b...

Born in Virginia but living in Amsterdam, 17-year-old midfielder Lily Yohannes faced an identity crisis: Should she play for the Dutch or the U.S.?

Winning Olympic gold this year vaulted the 24-year-old into American soccer's pantheon. Now that her work is done for the year, she reflects on reaping the rewards of success.

Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has left his post as head coach of Inter Miami CF, sources tell ESPN, leaving the club for personal reasons despite having a year remaining on his contract.