The Equalizer

09/03/2025

This week in Anatomy of a Goal, Dan Lauletta breaks down Gotham's first goal against Orlando, which showcased the subtle brilliance of Rose Lavelle and several of the core tenets Gotham strives to play by.

Gotham has not had a lot to cheer about in 2025, especially as it pertains to scoring goals. But the first of the two they netted in Orlando over the weekend was a work of beauty. It showcased not only several of the tenets that head coach Juan Carlos Amoros preaches, but also the subtle […]

09/03/2025

With just 10 goals allowed in 18 matches, the Kansas City Current are the first team with a postseason bid secured.

Where do the rest of the NWSL squads sit in the standings? Dan Lauletta covers it all in the latest Heat Check:

The playoff field has its first confirmed guest, and transfer rumors are swirling over Angel City. Meanwhile, the Sphere of Mediocrity grows ever larger. Here’s how they shape up after most of Week 18: Cream of the Crop x-Kansas City Current (15-2-1, 46 pts; vs Courage, 2-0): Temwa Chawinga did no...

09/02/2025

Welcome back from your holiday weekend!

Jenna Pel catches you up on all the latest headlines from around the NWSL.

Angel City wins two in a row as transfer rumors involving Alyssa Thompson heat up, the Kansas City Current clinch a playoff spot before Labor Day, bottom teams continue to make things interesting, and Racing Louisville drop yet more points in stoppage time. Where does Angel City stand amidst Alyssa....

08/31/2025

With a 2-0 victory over North Carolina tonight, the Kansas City Current are the first team to clinch their spot in the 2025 Playoffs 💥

08/29/2025

As Abdullah Abdullah writes, the acquisition of Lizbeth Ovalle comes at the perfect time for the defending NWSL champions.

Orlando's star attacker is out for the rest of the season. The arrival of the world-record transfer couldn't come at a more needed time.

08/28/2025

A recent 2-2-2 run of form has our Blair Newman convinced that Racing Louisville FC is the club to watch through the end of this NWSL season:

Last Sunday, Racing Louisville emerged from the toughest imaginable run of National Women’s Soccer League fixtures in a playoff position. Their slog, which took in two games apiece against Orlando Pride and Kansas City Current, plus a trip to the Washington Spirit, culminated in a superb 1-0 win a...

08/27/2025

In a special edition of Anatomy of a Goal, Arianna Cascone breaks down Ludmila's hat trick from Friday.

Three goals for the price of one!

In this week’s iteration of Anatomy of a Goal, we’re focusing on the Chicago Stars. In Week 17, though, the Stars may as well be referred to as Ludmila and friends. The Brazilian international managed a perfect hat trick in just over 10 minutes after Chicago found themselves facing a multi-goal ...

08/20/2025

Move over Alyssa Naeher. It was Michelle Alozie’s goal that stole the show for the NWSL this week, writes Dan Lauletta in the latest Anatomy of a Goal.

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Move over Alyssa Naeher. It was Michelle Alozie's goal that stole the show for the NWSL this week.

08/18/2025

In the latest Dan Lauletta Heat Check, the Houston Dash and San Diego Wave improve their stock. But is there trouble brewing in northern California?

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Let’s rip the band-aid off. Yes, the weather delay in Kansas City was unacceptable in how it was executed and threw a wet rag on the National Women’s Soccer League weekend. A weekend that is not over yet with a Monday night affair between the Seattle Reign and Chicago Stars still to come. Here.....

08/14/2025

Twice this season, Racing Louisville has found ways to slow down the Orlando Pride. How are they doing it? Our Abdullah Abdullah takes a closer look:

In their last meeting, back in June, Racing Louisville had beaten Orlando Pride 2–0 with a disciplined defensive and counter-attacking display. This time around, they again led for most of the match, but then an injury-time own goal denied them all three points. Racing again delivered an energetic...

08/11/2025

We've got some new roster moves to report!

🇮🇹 Lisa Boattin has signed with the Houston Dash
⚽️ UNC alum Aleigh Gambone has signed with the Boston Legacy

➡️: https://equalizersoccer.com/2025/06/23/nwsl-transfer-tracker-2025-summer-break/

08/11/2025

🇪🇸 Montse Tomé is out, Sonia Bermúdez is in!

The Spanish women's national team has their next head coach. Bermúdez, who captained the team at the 2015 World Cup, has been elevated from U-23 head coach to senior team head coach.

➡️: https://equalizersoccer.com/quick-update/sonia-bermudez-named-new-spanish-wnt-coach/

✍️: Rachael Palmer