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.
Utah Royals
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How the Utah Royals went from 0-2 to second place in the NWSL
Cloé Lacasse: “Things are looking good, and they’re also looking like it’s something that we can maintain”
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Barbra Banda scores before injury, Olivia Moultrie keeps the Thorns alive
How the teams are looking as they head into a monthlong break
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NWSL Week 9: Royals rise to the top
The Royals are undefeated in nine straight matches and are tied with the league’s highest goal differential
Posted inSoccer Insider
Welcome to the top of the table, Utah Royals
The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, May 25, 2026
Posted inFeatures
NWSL Week 8 recap: Unbeaten streaks and impressive debuts
Plus, Temwa Chawinga jumps in to the Golden Boot race
Posted inThe IX Sports Podcast
The IX Sports Podcast: NWSL returns, Utah climbs
Sophia Wilson, Trinity Rodman score first 2026 goals, plus UWCL semi-final recap
Posted inThe IX Soccer
Wilson and Rodman score, Kansas City continues skid: NWSL Week 5 roundup
Wilson: ‘I really needed a goal, if I’m being completely honest’
Posted inFeatures, Soccer Insider
Soccer Monday: Talking Juneteenth and the Black Women’s Players Collective with Imani Dorsey
The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie Peterson, June 16, 2025
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A takeaway from every NWSL team after opening weekend
Annie Peterson analyzes the outcomes of each NWSL game after opening weekend and gives a look-ahead at the season to come
