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The Equalizer

@EqualizerSoccer

The No. 1 source for women's soccer in North America since 2009. Subscribe: https://xitter.cf/t.co/ra3lGgTLLq

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⚽️ Ashley Sanchez concludes the season on 20 goals 💪 Eight players achieve ironwoman seasons 🪽 Ally Sentnor makes quirky history with 31 starts @TheDanLauletta takes you through the league’s stats and minutiae after Week 27. ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/11/…
NWSL stats and minutiae after Week 27

NWSL stats and minutiae after Week 27

Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 27, a.k.a. the final week, of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season. We’ll keep evolving this space every week to try and keep you...

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A retiring legend in, the Golden Boot winner out: @thedanlauletta discusses NWSL playoff qualification chaos and more in this week's XI: equalizersoccer.com/2026/11/…
Lauletta’s XI: Fishlock lives, Gotham celebrates, and early playoff kicks

Lauletta’s XI: Fishlock lives, Gotham celebrates, and early playoff kicks

Week 27 saw Gotham wrap up the Shield for the first time, the Reign slip into the playoffs to keep Jess Fishlock’s career going, and Ashley Sanchez fall short of the standalone goals record — and the...

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Alyssa Naeher does not seek the spotlight. But make no mistake: all roads at the Chicago Stars lead back to Naeher. Roey Hadar writes on the potential end of the NWSL and USWNT legend's career: equalizersoccer.com/2026/11/…
If this is the end, Alyssa Naeher has left a remarkable legacy

If this is the end, Alyssa Naeher has left a remarkable legacy

Brianna Pinto: 'You can see how much she really cares, because she goes out of her way just to advocate for every single player on this field'

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With a league-record-tying 20 goals this season, Ashley Sanchez is your 2026 #NWSL Golden Boot winner! equalizersoccer.com/2026/11/…
Ashley Sanchez wins 2026 NWSL Golden Boot

Ashley Sanchez wins 2026 NWSL Golden Boot

20 goals ties league single-season record

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The 2026 #NWSL Playoffs bracket is set! 📰 equalizersoccer.com/2026/11/…
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For the first time in their history, NJ/NY Gotham FC have won the #NWSL Shield!!! equalizersoccer.com/2026/11/…
NJ/NY Gotham FC win 2026 NWSL Shield

NJ/NY Gotham FC win 2026 NWSL Shield

But Jaelin Howell exits with first half non-contact injury

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The #NWSL announced the roster-building mechanisms that will be available to Atlanta City FC and the to-be-named Columbus club. Most notably, allocation money is not going away; instead, it will be a unique short-term resource for the expansion teams. equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
NWSL announces roster-building mechanisms for 2028 expansion teams

NWSL announces roster-building mechanisms for 2028 expansion teams

With Atlanta and Columbus joining league play in 2028, NWSL announced the return of additional allocation funds

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An attacking goalkeeper? Believe it or not, teams are utilizing their goalkeepers in much different ways, writes @thesecondball. Check out Blair's analysis on goalkeeping in the #NWSL by subscribing to EQZ Extra! 🧤 equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
Why are NWSL teams using their goalkeepers in attack?

Why are NWSL teams using their goalkeepers in attack?

The Kansas City Current’s 2-1 win over Washington Spirit last Sunday was a meeting of two high-quality teams, about as good as it gets in the National Women’s Soccer League. And yet, the game was...

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The @WashSpirit have announced that Hal Hershfelt has been placed on the Season-Ending Injury List. The midfielder tore her ACL vs. the Kansas City Current on October 25. ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
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👀 Postseason spots still up for grabs 👑 The #NWSL Shield comes down to Decision Day ⚽️ The case for Ashley Sanchez as MVP Jenna Pel takes you through each of her talking points ahead of the final regular-season weekend. equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…

Talking Points: All to play for on Decision Day

Take a look at the various talking points around the National Women’s Soccer League. Postseason hosting berths and seeding still up for grabs All eight Decision Day matches on Sunday at 5 PM EST hold...

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This week in Anatomy of a Goal, @TheDanLauletta breaks down the Houston Dash's third goal of their 3-1 win over Chicago and how they took advantage of the wide open space their positioning created. equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
Anatomy of a Goal: A giveaway opens up the field for Dash brilliance

Anatomy of a Goal: A giveaway opens up the field for Dash brilliance

Normally, we don’t roll these any farther back than the beginning of the possession that leads to the goal. This week, I want to highlight a touch that happened just before the interrupted sequence...

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🩵 Croix Bethune breaks the single-season assist record 🪽 Angel City secures new unbeaten streak 🎉 Current, Angel City, Royals and Thorns clinch #NWSL playoff berths @TheDanLauletta takes you through the league’s stats and minutiae after Week 26. ⤵️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
NWSL stats and minutiae through Week 26

NWSL stats and minutiae through Week 26

Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 26 of the 2026 NWSL season. We’ll keep evolving this space every week to try and keep you informed. Have an idea or an addition? Hit me...

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Decision Day is upon us... @thedanlauletta breaks it down for readers in his latest column! equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
Lauletta’s XI: Records, trophies, and playoff berths at stake ahead of Decision Day

Lauletta’s XI: Records, trophies, and playoff berths at stake ahead of Decision Day

Week 26 saw four teams book trips to the postseason, Croix Bethune set the single-season assist record, and an indirect free kick goal. Here are 11 thoughts from the weekend. We’ll do this every...

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The NWSL Shield race is coming down to Decision Day. Gotham FC sit three points clear of San Diego after today's results, but the Shield is still up for grabs heading into next Sunday's regular-season finale. ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
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10,000 minutes of Trinity Rodman 🔥 Congrats to Trin on reaching a MAJOR milestone in the NWSL!
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11 assists. A new NWSL record. Croix Bethune is now the sole holder of the league’s single-season assists record after setting up Vanessa DiBernardo against the Washington Spirit on Sunday. ➡️ equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
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The Portland Thorns defeated the North Carolina Courage 1-0 on Friday night to secure their spot in the 2026 #NWSL playoffs! The result also clinched postseason spots for the Utah Royals, Kansas City Current and Angel City 👀 equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
Thorns win clinches playoffs for Portland, Angel City, KC Current and Utah Royals

Thorns win clinches playoffs for Portland, Angel City, KC Current and Utah Royals

Final spot to come down to Seattle, North Carolina and Denver

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The NWSL Players Association and the #NWSL have announced they have settled six grievances previously made by the PA, including one that challenged the controversial High Impact Player Rule. ✍️ @AbigailSegel breaks it all down. equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
NWSL, PA amend HIP Rule, resolve five other grievances

NWSL, PA amend HIP Rule, resolve five other grievances

PA grievance surrounding Rodman contract among those resolved

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When most players join a new team, especially during a midseason transfer, they start from scratch. For Lilly Reale & Sarah Schupansky, that wasn't the case when they joined the Boston Legacy. They spoke with @RachaelKPalmer about their new club. ➡️: equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
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#FIFA has announced that the United States will host the first-ever Women's Club World Cup in 2028 🌎 Additionally, the first seven teams have been unveiled, writes @RachaelKPalmer. equalizersoccer.com/2026/10/…
FIFA: United States to host first-ever Women’s Cup World Cup in 2028

FIFA: United States to host first-ever Women’s Cup World Cup in 2028

Additionally, FIFA stated that each of the 32 teams competing at the Women's World Cup next summer will have $2.5 million in preparation funds.

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