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Photo of NWSL Championship-branded banners and an official gameball.

NWSL reveals 2026 schedule

By Kathleen Gier / January 15, 2026

Each of the 16 teams will play 30 regular-season matches

A team of women's soccer players (Gotham FC) celebrates with confetti in the air

The IX Sports Podcast: The IX Soccer is here

By The IX Sports / January 13, 2026

The IX Sports introduces its new soccer vertical, NWSL teams making offseason moves

Soccer Monday: Breaking News! Lindsey Heaps is joining the expansion Denver Summit

By Annie Peterson / January 12, 2026

The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie Peterson, Jan. 12, 2026

Tobin Heath standing next to Christen Press. Press is waving.

Celebration and innovation: Tobin Heath and Christen Press adjust to life after competition

By Kathleen Gier / January 9, 2026

How the two World Cup champions are channeling their competitive fire into RE-INC

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How The IX Soccer will revolutionize women’s soccer coverage

By Howard Megdal / January 9, 2026

Come inside: we’ve created this women’s soccer media space for you

Chris Long, Angie Long, Chris Armas and Vlatko Andonovski sit at a table in front of a KC Current-branded backdrop.

KC Current tap former USMNT star Chris Armas as next head coach

By Kathleen Gier / January 9, 2026

Angie Long: ‘Chris is the perfect fit for an already strong, successful organization’

Rose Lavelle runs with her hands extended to her sides, celebrating scoring a goal.

Rose Lavelle leads Gotham to its second NWSL title in three seasons

By Kathleen Gier / January 9, 2026

The Bats concluded their improbable run from eight place to the trophy

Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga controls the ball in front of a defender.

Temwa Chawinga headlines 2025 NWSL Awards

By Kathleen Gier / January 9, 2026

The two-time Golden Boot winner paced the league with 15 goals in 23 matches

Racing Louisville FC midfielder Ary Borges (8) looks down to the ball and aims to her right. Other Racing Louisville players stand in the background, which is blurred.

The IX Sports Podcast: NWSL free agency updates

By The IX Sports / January 6, 2026

Host Kathleen Gier digs into NWSL free agency, the training facility arms race, and the pitfalls of defining a “High Impact Player”

Soccer Monday: While We Were Away …

By Annie Peterson / January 5, 2026

The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie Peterson, Jan. 4, 2026