With the NWSL back from a break, host Kathleen Gier breaks down which teams are on the up — and outs — heading into the back half of the season.
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Melanie Barcenas honors Alex Morgan, shows growth
The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, July 6, 2026
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NWSL returns with Sanchez goals, Utah’s streak broken, gloom for Louisville
Trinity Rodman, Michelle Cooper, Ashley Sanchez, Jordyn Huitema net braces in return to league play
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After nearly seven years away, Sam Kerr returns to bolster Gotham FC attack
The new old NWSL striker returns to the United States as strong as before, ready to lift the Gotham offense
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The 2026 Challenge Cup and Columbus’ NWSL audition
Friday night showed that, despite lower attendance numbers, there is promise in NWSL’s move to Ohio’s capital city
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Jordynn Dudley showed more of what’s possible for Gotham at Challenge Cup
There is a lot of talk about Sam Kerr and Gotham, but do not look past Jordynn Dudley’s future
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Roster updates loom over Gotham FC and Kansas City Current in 2026 Challenge Cup
The 2026 championship game features teams with rosters that are changing as much as the Challenge Cup itself
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The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga locks in with Kansas City Current
The big news on the podcast today is that the Kansas City Current have signed two-time MVP and Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga to a contract extension through the 2029 season.
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Has women’s soccer outgrown the 1-club player?
The game’s global growth makes loyalty an expensive privilege
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Moves aplenty across NWSL
The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, June 22, 2026
