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Roster News: @ManCityWomen midfielder Sam Coffey has been ruled out for the upcoming USWNT matches vs Spain due to injury. She will be replaced by @GothamFC midfielder Jaelin Howell.

Roster News: Chelsea FC defender Naomi Girma has been ruled out of the upcoming USWNT matches vs Spain due to a muscle injury. A roster replacement will be named at a later date.

"ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2026) — The Orlando Pride have loaned goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse to Manchester City W.F.C. of the Women’s Super League through January 2027, the club announced today."

"Bay FC announced today that the club has activated defender Emily Menges from maternity leave. The 12-year NWSL veteran will return to the club’s roster and be available for selection this Sunday as the club visits the Washington Spirit Aug. 30. "

"HOUSTON (Aug. 21, 2026) - The Houston Dash announced today that midfielder Sarah Puntigam will take parental leave ahead of the birth of her first child.

Puntigam, who joined the Dash in 2023, has made 65 appearances for the club across all competitions. The Austrian midfielder will not join the team this weekend as they travel to San Jose to face Bay FC."

Bay FC Loan Onyeka Gamero to Dallas Trinity FC. Gamero will join Dallas Trinity FC for the remainder of the 2026 calendar year.

"SAN JOSE, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2026) – Bay FC announced today that the club has acquired defender Jenna Nighswonger (25) from Arsenal WFC for an undisclosed transfer fee. The 2023 NWSL Champion and Rookie of the Year and 2024 Olympic Champion with the United States has signed a contract through 2028 to return to the NWSL after a two-season spell abroad in England’s Women’s Super League."

The news is official!

From NWSL on instagram:

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Houston Dash midfielder Linda Ullmark has been named July Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally."

For those who don't have Bluesky: Gotham FC activated midfielder Taryn Torres off the NWSL's season-ending injury list, making her eligible to return to competition Torres, 27, is eligible to play for Gotham FC for the first time since September 2025, when she suffered a torn ACL in her left knee during a training session.

The Washington Spirit has signed Algerian national team midfielder Mélissa Bethi to a four-year contract through the 2029 season, the club announced today. As part of the move, the Spirit will pay a transfer fee to Bethi’s former club FC Nantes of France’s top-flight Première Ligue.

The Washington Spirit has signed Cameroonian midfielder Monique Ngock to a three-year contract through the 2028 season, the club announced today. As part of the move, the Spirit will pay a transfer fee to Ngock’s former club FC Fleury 91 Cœur d’Essone of the French Première Ligue. 

Chicago Stars FC today announced that the club and midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth have mutually agreed to part ways ahead of her contract expiration at the end of the 2026 season, allowing her to pursue other opportunities.

Biggest changes:

Off-Field Treatment Rule

The league will implement an Off-Field Treatment Rule aimed at reducing unnecessary stoppages and improving match flow. If play is stopped for a potential injury and a player remains on the ground, requiring medical personnel to enter the field of play, that player may be required to leave the field for a one-minute treatment period. The treatment period will begin once play restarts, with the Fourth Official keeping time and the Referee signaling when the player may re-enter.

Timed Substitution Rule

The NWSL will also adopt a Timed Substitution Rule to help ensure efficient restarts and discourage time-wasting. Under the updated procedure, a player being substituted must leave the field of play within 10 seconds. If the player fails to do so, the substitute may not enter until the first stoppage in play following a one-minute delay period, during which time the team will play with one fewer player.

Updated Game Day Heat Safety Policy

The league has updated its Gameday Heat Safety Policy following consultation with players, clubs and competition stakeholders to simplify hydration break procedures and create a more consistent approach to in-match cooling breaks. All mandatory hydration breaks will now last between two and a half and three minutes, eliminating the previous two-tiered approach that included a five-minute break when Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) readings exceeded 87.1 degrees. All existing heat-related thresholds and other player safety measures contained in the league's current policy remain unchanged.

Additional details regarding these updates are available in the league’s Competition Rules and Regulations, which can be found here.

Updated Fan Code of Conduct

The league has updated its Fan Code of Conduct to formally extend expectations for respectful behavior beyond stadiums and into digital and social spaces. The updated policy includes a new Digital Code of Conduct that outlines prohibited online behavior, including threats, harassment, discriminatory language and abuse directed toward players, clubs, officials and fellow fans. The update reflects the league's commitment to fostering safe, inclusive and enjoyable environments for all members of the NWSL community, whether in person or online.

KC's Caption: Goated announcement. 6.22 🐐

The Portland Thorns announced today that defender Daiane has permanently joined C.F. Monterrey Femenil via transfer for an agreed-upon fee. The move comes after the Brazilian international initially joined the Mexican side on loan back in January.

Daiane arrived in Portland ahead of the 2025 NWSL season, combined for nine appearances across all NWSL competitions for the Thorns and helped the Thorns secure a third-place league finish last year. She also featured in both of Portland’s 2025 playoff fixtures against San Diego Wave FC and Washington Spirit.

The Portland Thorns extend its gratitude to Daiane for her time and dedication with the Club and wish her the best moving forward.