New Season, New Stars: Your NWSL Beginner’s Guide

Whether you call it soccer, footy, or fútbol, the NWSL is back and better than ever—and we’ve got your beginner’s guide right here. Monica and Sara break down everything you need to know: from league growth and expansion teams to wild trades, retirements, and the 14-year-old phenom making waves. We cover last season’s highlights, what to expect this year, and why this might be the most evenly matched season yet. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting into the game, we’ve got you.

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Fact checks:

• Gotham FC does play at Red Bull Stadium
• Before there was the NWSL, there was Women's Professional Soccer from 2007 to 2012
• Former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting Women's World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso by kissing her on the lips during the on-field medal ceremony following Spain's victory in 2023
• The Orlando Pride did finish the 2024 NWSL season without a loss.

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