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San Diego Wave FC and Forward Sofia Jakobsson Agree to Mutual Contract Termination

September 11, 2024 - SAN DIEGO - San Diego Wave FC announced today that the club and Sofia Jakobsson have agreed to mutually terminate the player's contract, waiving the forward to allow her to pursue other opportunities abroad. "We want to thank Sofia for her dedication and contributions that have been instrumental to the success of the Wave since the inaugural season," said San Diego Wave FC Sporting Director and General Manager Camille Ashton. "We wish her all the best in the next chapter of her career." Jakobsson joined San Diego ahea... Full Story

Natalia Kuikka Awarded National Women's Soccer League Impact Save of the Week

September 10, 2024 - CHICAGO - Chicago Red Stars defender, Natalia Kuikka, earned her first career National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Deloitte Impact Save of the Week award, the league announced today. In the 75th minute of the Red Stars' match against the Orlando Pride September 8, the Pride attack raced up the left side of the pitch. As Orlando defender Carson Pickett ran out of space at the top of the Pride's attacking third, she serviced a cross into the box that found the head of forward Barbara Banda. Banda redirected the ball toward... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

September 10, 2024 - This past week San Diego Wave forward Alex Morgan announced her retirement, the Professional Women's Hockey League revealed names and logos for its six teams, and all eight teams left the Arena Football League to form a new league, Arena Football One. Highlights from this week come from the National Women's Soccer League, Canadian Premier League, MLS NEXT Pro, Professional Women's Hockey League, Western Hockey League, North American Hockey League, Arena Football One, Canadian Football League, United Football League, Southern... Full Story

Houston Dash Sign Forward Michelle Alozie to Two-Year Contract Extension

September 9, 2024 - HOUSTON - The Houston Dash and forward Michelle Alozie have agreed to a new two-year contract that will commence on Jan. 1, 2025. The forward is one of four players that recently signed a contract extension with the team following the new collective bargaining agreement between the NWSL and NWSL Players Association. "Michelle has embraced so much of what makes Houston special and we are thrilled that she chose to re-sign with the Dash. Her impact on the field is well documented and we look forward to her continued develop... Full Story

• San Diego Wave FC and Forward Sofia Jakobsson Agree to Mutual Contract Termination - San Diego Wave FC (September 11)
  
• Natalia Kuikka Awarded National Women's Soccer League Impact Save of the Week - Chicago Red Stars (September 10)
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (September 10)
  
• Houston Dash Sign Forward Michelle Alozie to Two-Year Contract Extension - Houston Dash (September 9)
  
• Royals Unified Kickoff Season against Murray High School Unified - Utah Royals FC (September 9)
  
• Chicago Red Stars Sign Forward Jenna Bike to Two-Year Extension - Chicago Red Stars (September 9)
  
• Alex Morgan's Iconic Send-off Highlights San Diego Wave FC's Match at Snapdragon Stadium - San Diego Wave FC (September 9)
  
• Orlando Pride Earns Road Win Over Chicago Red Stars for First Time Since 2021 - Orlando Pride (September 8)
  
• North Carolina Strikes Early And Often In Key Road Win Sunday - North Carolina Courage (September 8)
  
• Chicago Red Stars Fall 0-1 in Record Breaking Welcome Home Match - Chicago Red Stars (September 8)
  
• Rapid Reactions: Marta's Magic - Orlando Pride (September 8)
  
• Chicago Red Stars Attendance Pushes National Women's Soccer League Regular-Season Attendance Past 1.5 Million - Chicago Red Stars (September 8)
  
• Gotham FC Defeats Houston Dash 2-1 on Sunday - NJ/NY Gotham FC (September 8)
  
• Houston Dash Fall on the Road to NJ/NY Gotham FC - Houston Dash (September 8)
  
• Preview: NC Courage at San Diego Wave FC - North Carolina Courage (September 8)
  
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Kansas City Current - Kansas City, Missouri
NJ/NY Gotham FC - Harrison, New Jersey
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
Washington Spirit - Washington, District of Columbia
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• NWSL GMs Say Player Empowerment Has 'Gone Too Far' - Front Office Sports (September 11)
  
• NWSL's new stoppage time rule simplifies job for referees - CBS Sports (September 11)
  
• VIDEO: All NWSL Goals - Week 18 - YouTube (September 11)
  
• Alex Morgan's greatest impact was off the pitch | Commentary - Orlando Sentinel (September 11)
  
• Pro Heels: NWSL Week 22 Roundup - North Carolina Athletics (September 10)
  
• NWSL GMs say player reforms 'gone too far' - ESPN (September 10)
  
• NWSL GM survey: League execs on draft, USWNT, rule-breaking, more - ESPN (September 10)
  
• Bryce Miller: Alex Morgan's unforgettable soccer runs ends with tears, promise ???,??EURoe Orange County Register - Orange County Register (September 9)
  
• Portland Thorns extend losing streak to 3 with 2-1 loss to Spirit - KGW (September 9)
  
• NWSL Power Rankings: Bay power up as Orlando qualify - ESPN (September 9)
  
• Emotional Alex Morgan exits final game early in San Diego - ESPN (September 9)
  
• Alex Morgan to Leave NWSL Much Better Than She Found It - Sportico (September 9)
  
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