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
On its active roster of 25 players, Angel City has four mothers — the most in the NWSL.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026
Ten months later, playing with Angel City FC in the NWSL, she shredded the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee, an injury that required four surgeries and nearly 25 months to repair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 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
"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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