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As the NWSL keeps growing, its draft could become a barrier to progress

PHILADELPHIA — For the first time in three years, the NWSL draft felt like a big deal again.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

How the Santa Clarita Blue Heat became a hotbed for rising women's soccer stars

LOS ANGELES — As Alyssa Thompson grinned and grimaced her way through a series of interviews following Thursday's NWSL draft, a squat man with a salt-and-pepper beard and black hair graying around the temples stood in the shadows and smiled.

Los Angeles Times

Former Red Star, Michelle Lomnicki tasked with rebuilding club in new role as general manager

“Our biggest sales pitch [to free agents] is transition breeds opportunity,” Lomnicki said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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NWSL Draft Recap: Grading Each Club

Angel City made waves by selecting Alyssa Thompson with the first pick of the evening.

Sports Illustrated

Alyssa Thompson goes No. 1 at the NWSL draft; Gotham FC trades for Lynn Williams

PHILADELPHIA — The NWSL draft started out as expected, but it only took a few minutes for the night to erupt into an even bigger spectacle at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

NC Courage captain Abby Erceg was absolutely incensed over a trade of her teammate

Per their team captain, the Courage still "suck" at trades.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Alyssa Thompson Makes NWSL Draft History (Video)

The 18-year-old phenom will join the professional ranks less than three months after debuting for the U.S. women’s national team.

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Everything to Know for the 2023 NWSL Draft

The league’s 12 clubs will make their selections Thursday night from a pool of eligible players, headlined by USWNT up-and-comer Alyssa Thompson.

Sports Illustrated

Six Things to Know: NWSL Draft Prospect Alyssa Thompson

The likely No. 1 selection will bypass a college career at Stanford.

Sports Illustrated

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes joins ownership group of Kansas City NWSL team

Mahomes joins a list of current and former NFL players who have a stake in the women’s professional soccer league, including Bears guard Michael Schofield who is part of the Red Stars ownership group.

Chicago Sun-Times

Reflecting and boosting KC Current’s emergence, Patrick Mahomes joins ownership group

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Somehow further immersing himself in the fabric of Kansas City professional sports and extending his broader reach and influence, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has become part of the Kansas City Current ownership group, the club announced Tuesday morning.

Tribune News Service

Patrick Mahomes Adds NWSL’s Current to Ownership Portfolio

The Chiefs quarterback will now have equity in a third Kansas City franchise.

Sports Illustrated

4 former NWSL coaches are banned permanently following an abuse investigation

The banned coaches engaged in sexual misconduct, verbal and emotional abuse and made sexist and racist remarks to players, a 14-month investigation found.

WEKU

Vera Pauw sanctioned by NWSL and must 'accept personal responsibility' if she is to work in America in the future

The Irish manager is one of a number of people that have been sanctioned by the NWSL

Irish Mirror

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Tribune News Service

NWSL misconduct investigation sanctions include ban for former N.C. Courage coach; team fined

CARY, N.C. — Former N.C. Courage coach Paul Riley, fired in August 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct, is among four former National Women’s Soccer League coaches permanently banned from working in the league.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL Announces Wide-Ranging Discipline in Wake of Investigation

The league published its investigation findings in December with a 125-page report, noting widespread abuse and misconduct.

Chicago Sun-Times

NWSL bans ex-Red Stars coach Rory Dames for life, fines team $1.5 million as league makes sweeping moves

Paul Riley, Christy Holly and Richie Burke were the other three coaches permanently banned from participating in the league.

Sports Illustrated

Projected NWSL Top Pick Registers for Draft, Decommitting From Stanford

U.S. women’s national team star Alyssa Thompson, 18, has officially become eligible for next week’s draft.

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Sports Illustrated

Angel City Trading for No. 1 Pick to Take Alyssa Thompson, per Report

The deal is contingent on the 18-year-old Thompson registering for the NWSL draft, which will take place on Jan. 12.

Sports Illustrated

Get to Know the Top Prospects of the NWSL Draft

Teams will make their picks on Jan. 12, with over 100 players officially declared.

Los Angeles Times

Equal pay is just the start. Cindy Parlow Cone has ambitious goals for U.S. Soccer

There are several things that make Cindy Parlow Cone, the president of U.S. Soccer, stand out among the sport's top executives.

Sports Illustrated

The Biggest Questions Facing the USWNT in 2023

Here are the storylines to follow as the USWNT sets out on its quest to secure a third-straight World Cup in July.

Sports Illustrated

Who Will Make the USWNT’s 2023 World Cup Roster?

Coach Vlatko Andonovski’s squad takes shape with July’s tournament right around the corner.

The Guardian - UK

How the Guardian ranked the 100 best female footballers in the world 2022

Leading coaches, former players and journalists from the women’s game are among the 119 judges for this year’s list

WEKU

The World Cup is over. What soccer should I watch now?

If you, like many Americans, caught the soccer bug watching the World Cup but aren't sure where to turn next, we're here to help.

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