Women's Soccer

The United States women’s national team had an incredible 2024 winning their first Olympic gold medal in 12 years. The 2025 USWNT calendar might not have any major tournaments on schedule but will still be an important 12-month stretch.

In 2025 the sole tournament for the USWNT will be the SheBelieves Cup in February against top opponents Australia, Japan and Colombia.

2025 USWNT calendar

January

• Jan. 14-21: Training camp in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

February

SheBelieves Cup

Set up the future of U.S. women's national team players for generations to come.

In a candid conversation on the "Not Gonna Lie" podcast with Kylie Kelce, U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan opened up about her career, reflecting on her most significant achievements. 

While the 2019 World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist has numerous accolades to her name while playing for the U.S. women’s national team, Morgan revealed that the accomplishment she’s most proud of is the landmark victory for equal pay in international soccer.

NEW YORK — Brazilian striker Marta is adding another two years to her club career with NWSL team Orlando Pride despite widespread speculation she would be hanging up her boots for good.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest women's soccer players of all time, Marta, who turns 39 next month, previously said she had played her last World Cup and Olympics, and in November hoisted Orlando's first NWSL championship trophy.

Marta new contract announcement videeo with Orlando Pride

The Houston Dash acquired two-time NWSL champion forward Yazmeen Ryan from NJ/NY Gotham FC on Friday.

The Dash also received $80,000 in intra-league transfer funds for 2025 in exchange for $400,000 in allocation money and a 2025 international roster slot.

Yazmeen Ryan trade 

YAZMEEN RYAN TO HOUSTON

Olympic gold medalist and United States women’s national team star Trinity Rodman has made the situation surrounding her father, Dennis Rodman, clear. The 22-year-old appeared on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and went into detail about him being absent in her life.

Trinity shared that his party lifestyle made her childhood incredibly difficult with her having to live in a car at one point.

A group representing the city of Denver and the NWSL entered negotiations geared toward being awarded an expansion franchise, Sportico reported Monday.

Denver reportedly is the favorite to land a team ahead of Cleveland and Cincinnati.

Denver NWSL expansion news

NWSL TO DENVER?

United States women’s national team and Portland Thorns defender Becky Sauerbrunn is hanging up her boots after 16 incredible years with the national team. The 39-year-old announced her retirement via social media on Tuesday.

Becky Sauerbrunn retirement

The United States women’s national team ended 2024 with their unlikeliest win of the calendar year on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory vs. Netherlands despite being dominated most of the game. The game was played in Hague.

In what was Alyssa Naeher’s final game with the Stars and Stripes the 36-year-old goalkeeper had one of her busiest 90 minutes. The Dutch had total control of the first half outshooting the USWNT 14-1 and opening the scoring in the 15th minute.

USWNT vs Netherlands highlights and takeaways