The team isn’t the worst the NWSL has ever seen, but its 2026 season has been demoralizing nonetheless
Chicago Stars
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How the Chicago Stars are sticking together through another losing season
Jenna Bike: ‘Better days are coming, and they’re coming this season. We don’t want to be written off. We haven’t written off ourselves.’
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North Carolina shuts out Orlando, Racing Louisville snags a win
This weekend’s NWSL matches saw big moments from the North Carolina Courage, who managed to completely shut out the Orlando Pride, as well as from the San Diego Wave, who braved the rain and held off the Washington Spirit 1-0. But one of the more notable wins is unlikely to cause a lot of motion […]
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The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: Gotham’s new stadium, Chicago shines in NWSL return
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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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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Mallory Swanson returns to the Stars, just when they need her most
The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, May 18, 2026
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Which big NWSL trades are, and aren’t, paying off
Seven weeks in, some trades look like better decisions than others
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Wilson and Rodman score, Kansas City continues skid: NWSL Week 5 roundup
Wilson: ‘I really needed a goal, if I’m being completely honest’
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Orlando and Washington notch wins, San Diego pulls ahead: NWSL Week 4 round-up
Where does the league stand as it heads into its first international break?
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For NWSL rookies, the league’s physicality stands out
How Jordynn Dudley, Elise Evans, and Kat Rader are adjusting to the league
