NWSL
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of NWSL
First recorded in 2010–15, replacing Women's Professional Soccer (2012)
Example Sentences
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For live sports, there’s a full slate of WNBA, NWSL, golf and Big 3 basketball.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Angel City made the move to fire Straus after a 4-6-1 start has the club in 12th place in the 16-team NWSL.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Soccer; Nelson Rodriguez, now MLS executive vice-president; Marla Messing, who headed the organizing committee for the 1999 Women’s World Cup and was later interim commissioner of the NWSL; Tom King, U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
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
Defender Naomi Girma, who missed much of Chelsea’s schedule because of injury, is the only player on the camp roster from outside the NWSL.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2025
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