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Racing, Motlhalo Part Ways as Midfielder Pursues New Opportunity

February 7, 2025 - Racing Louisville FC and midfielder Linda Motlhalo have agreed to a mutual contract termination, the club announced Friday, as Motlhalo pursues other playing opportunities. The 26-year-old South African international joined Racing last spring and went on to make three appearances for the club across all competitions, including a start in The Women's Cup third place match against Chile's Colo-Colo. "We thank Linda for everything she has given to Racing Louisville on and off the pitch," said coach Bev Yanez. "We wish her... Full Story

Gotham FC Announces 2025 Preseason Schedule

February 7, 2025 - HARRISON, NJ - Gotham FC on Friday announced its preseason schedule ahead of the 2025 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. The team has been training at the Marbella Football Center in Spain, becoming the first NWSL club to hold its preseason at the prestigious facility. While there, Gotham will play two closed-door friendlies against European clubs with UEFA Women's Champions League experience: Norwegian side SK Brann on Saturday and Danish club FC Nordsjælland on Feb. 14. After a return to New Jersey fo... Full Story

Washington Spirit Loans Deborah Abiodun and Tamara Bolt to Dallas Trinity FC

February 7, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit has agreed to loan midfielder Deborah Abiodun and forward Tamara Bolt to Dallas Trinity FC of the USL Super League, the clubs announced today. Both loans are termed for the remainder of the 2025 calendar year with Dallas paying an undisclosed loan fee to the Spirit. Abiodun and Bolt are scheduled to return to the Spirit prior to the 2026 season. "Deborah and Tamara's loans are part of our development plans for them as they begin their U.S. pro careers," said President of Soccer Ope... Full Story

Chicago Stars Release Preseason Match Schedule

February 7, 2025 - CHICAGO - Chicago Stars FC have released the club's preseason match schedule ahead of the 2025 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. The Stars will travel to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for the third consecutive year, scrimmaging with the Kansas City Current, Orlando Pride, Racing Louisville FC and the Washington Spirit. The Chicago Stars kick off the scrimmages February 25 against the Spirit before a rematch of the Stars' 2024 NWSL Playoffs quarterfinals appearance, taking on reigning NWSL Champions, the O... Full Story

• Racing, Motlhalo Part Ways as Midfielder Pursues New Opportunity - Racing Louisville FC (February 7)
  
• Gotham FC Announces 2025 Preseason Schedule - NJ/NY Gotham FC (February 7)
  
• Washington Spirit Loans Deborah Abiodun and Tamara Bolt to Dallas Trinity FC - Washington Spirit (February 7)
  
• Chicago Stars Release Preseason Match Schedule - Chicago Stars FC (February 7)
  
• Kansas City Current Announces 2025 Preseason Exhibition Match Schedule - Kansas City Current (February 7)
  
• Racing Sets 2025 Preseason Games against NWSL Trio - Racing Louisville FC (February 7)
  
• Bay FC Signs Three-Time All-American Hannah Bebar to First Professional Contract - Bay FC (February 7)
  
• Angel City Football Club and Goalkeeper Angelina Anderson Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension - Angel City FC (February 7)
  
• Utah Royals Defeat United City FC Women 3-0 in Preseason Friendly - Utah Royals FC (February 6)
  
• Dynamo & Dash Charities Partner with the Houston Marathon Foundation to Host Family Fun Run on April 5 at HSP - Houston Dash (February 6)
  
• Washington Spirit Adds French Defender Kysha Sylla on Loan from Olympique Lyon - Washington Spirit (February 6)
  
• Two Kansas City Current Players Called up for International Duty - Kansas City Current (February 6)
  
• San Diego Wave FC's Hispanic Heritage Month Photoshoot Wins CLUBELEVEN Photo Contest - San Diego Wave FC (February 6)
  
• Washington Spirit Star Defender Gabby Carle Called up to Canada Women's National Team - Washington Spirit (February 6)
  
• Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day with the Spirit Front Office - Washington Spirit (February 5)
  
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North Carolina Courage - Cary, North Carolina
Orlando Pride - Orlando, Florida
Portland Thorns FC - Portland, Oregon
Racing Louisville FC - Louisville, Kentucky
San Diego Wave FC - San Diego, California
Seattle Reign FC - Seattle, Washington
Utah Royals FC - Salt Lake City, Utah
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• Gotham FC's preseason Spain trip is vital after offseason 'rebuild' - New York Post (February 8)
  
• Explained: The NWSL's $5 Million Settlement - Sports Illustrated (February 7)
  
• Portland Thorns, WNBA owner unveils first-of-its-kind training facility - KGW (February 6)
  
• Portland's WNBA and NWSL teams will share first joint training facility - Vancouver Columbian (February 6)
  
• Training facility for Portland Thorns FC, new WNBA team to be built in Hillsboro - KPTV (February 6)
  
• Portland's NWSL, WNBA Teams to Build $150M Training Facility - Sportico (February 6)
  
• New Portland training center will serve NWSL, WNBA clubs - ESPN (February 6)
  
• Portland Thorns and WNBA team unveil plans for joint practice facility - Portland Oregonian (February 6)
  
• Settlement creates $5 million fund for NWSL players after abuse scandal - WDRB (February 6)
  
• Women's soccer comes to Denver! Plus, Rapids new signing and position previews for 2025 - NewsBreak - Denver (February 6)
  
• Settlement creates $5 million fund for NWSL players after abuse scandal - Portland Oregonian (February 5)
  
• What to know about the NWSL's new abuse settlement - Deseret News (February 5)
  
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