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New NWSL franchise gets name: BOS Nation FC

Using an anagram for the term "Bostonian," the National Women's Soccer League's newest franchise unveiled its name on Tuesday: BOS Nation Football Club.

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Olivieri powers Dash past Wave

Bárbara Olivieri scored a goal and assisted on another to lift the Houston Dash to a 2-0 victory over the San Diego Wave at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Sunday.

Bárbara Olivieri converts from the penalty spot for Houston (0:42)
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Cloé Lacasse completes first half hat trick for Utah (0:53)
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Makenna Morris finds the back of the net for Washington Spirit (0:47)
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Kansas City Current edge Bay FC 1-0 in tight contest

The Kansas City Current, buoyed by the efforts of Temwa Chawinga, beat Bay FC 1-0 at PayPal Park in San José, California, on Saturday. Chawinga scored in the 35th minute to break the NWSL single-season scoring record for goals.

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Chawinga sets NWSL single-season scoring record

Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga broke the record for goals scored in a single National Women's Soccer League season with her 19th goal of the year in Saturday's win over Bay FC.

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Christen Press scores 1st goal since 2-year layoff

Christen Press said she had an "out-of-body experience" as she scored her first NWSL goal in 28 months in Angel City's dramatic 1-1 draw with the North Carolina Courage on Saturday.

Temwa Chawinga scores stunner to put Current ahead (1:08)
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USWNT's Rodman set for return after back injury

United States women's national team forward Trinity Rodman is in line to return from a back injury when the Washington Spirit host Racing Louisville in the NWSL on Sunday.

DiDi Haracic makes a great save (0:32)
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Lynn Williams slots home Penalty Goal vs. Chicago Red Stars (0:40)
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Portland Thorns end Orlando Pride's unbeaten run

Morgan Weaver and Christine Sinclair scored to give the Portland Thorns a 2-0 win over Orlando on Friday night and hand the Pride their first loss of the season.

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Morgan Weaver prods Thorns ahead vs. Pride (0:24)
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Thorns GM LeBlanc steps aside amid NWSL skid

Karina LeBlanc will transition out of her role as the general manager of the Portland Thorns at the end of the 2024 NWSL season to assume a position that encompasses both the Thorns and Portland's 2026 WNBA expansion team, which will share ownership.

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Five ex-employees sue San Diego Wave, NWSL

Five former employees of San Diego Wave FC have filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court against the club and the National Women's Soccer League alleging multiple forms of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.