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FC Gotham players hug after scoring a goal in the 2023 NWSL Championship game

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Gotham’s Batshit Championship Win Caps NWSL’s Season Of Renewal

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Megan Rapinoe #15 of OL Reign reacts after her last home regular-season NWSL match at Lumen Field on October 06, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

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Megan Rapinoe Put Retirement Off A Little Longer

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Tobin Heath And Christen Press Offer A Dose Of Sanity This World Cup

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The NWSL Is Terrorizing Rookies With This Dubious Treatment For Cramps

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Sophia Smith #11 of the United States runs on the field during a game between Ireland and USWNT at CITYPARK on April 11, 2023 in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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Lynn Williams #6 of the United States controls the ball during the SheBelieves Cup game between Brazil and USWNT at Toyota Stadium on February 22, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.

2023 SheBelieves Cup – Brazil v United States

What Is This USWNT Player’s Deal: Lynn Williams

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HARRISON, NJ - JULY 31: The digital signage shows the NWSL logo on it before the National Women's Soccer League match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and the Houston Dash at Red Bull Arena on July 31, 2022 in Harrison, New Jersey.

Houston Dash v NJ/NY Gotham FC

NWSL Report: With Great Power Came No Responsibility


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San Diego Wave FC v Portland Thorns – Semifinal: 2022 NWSL Championship

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San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates after scoring during the first half of the NWSL soccer game between NJ/NY Gotham FC and San Diego Wave FC on June 19, 2022 at Red Bull Arena in HArrison, NJ. Her arms are wide open, like an airplane, and she's smiling.

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Alex Morgan Had A Year

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