NWSL
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of NWSL
First recorded in 2010–15, replacing Women's Professional Soccer (2012)
Example Sentences
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US forward Catarina Macario also has interest from the NWSL, while Germany midfielder Sjoeke Nusken could seek more game time elsewhere.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026
Financial terms of the agreement were not released but it will likely make her among the best-paid players in the NWSL.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025
The same might not be true for NWSL, whose success and its marketing has long been built around the personalities playing in the league.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
Under Tweed, the team’s second head coach in three seasons, Angel City rallied to reach the playoffs in 2023 but slumped to a franchise-worst 7-13-6 last season, finishing 12th in the 14-team NWSL.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025
"This behaviour is unacceptable and has no place in our league or in our stadiums," the NWSL, Orlando Pride and Gotham FC all said in a statement on Monday.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025
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