NWSL

American  

abbreviation

1. National Women’s Soccer League: the organization that oversees and regulates the women’s professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.

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Etymology

Origin of NWSL

First recorded in 2010–15, replacing Women's Professional Soccer (2012)

Example Sentences

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

Guillermo Zamarripa, an agent who was key in Ovalle’s jump to NWSL, described the move as the most important for Mexican women’s soccer and highlighted the growth of the league.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

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

"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

A week before the contract extensions for the Thompsons were announced, Angel City unveiled its multimillion-dollar performance center, the largest and most opulent in the NWSL.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025