The 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season is fast approaching and with it comes the excitement of seeing some of the best female soccer players in the world competing against each other. The NWSL is the top-tier professional women’s soccer league in the United States and features 12 teams from across the country. Each team is unique and has its own history, culture, and style of play. In this article, we’ll take a look at all 12 teams in the NWSL and what to expect from them in the upcoming season.
The Chicago Red Stars are one of the original teams in the NWSL and have been a mainstay in the league since its inception. The Red Stars have had a lot of success over the years, winning the NWSL Championship in 2020. The team is led by USWNT star Julie Ertz and features a talented roster of players from around the world. The Red Stars play their home games at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.
The Houston Dash are one of the newer teams in the NWSL, having joined the league in 2014. The Dash have been competitive since joining the league and have made the playoffs in three of their seven seasons. The team is led by USWNT star Kealia Ohai and features a talented roster of players from around the world. The Dash play their home games at BBVA Stadium in Houston, Texas.
The North Carolina Courage are one of the most successful teams in the NWSL and have won three championships in their five seasons in the league. The Courage are led by USWNT star Crystal Dunn and feature a talented roster of players from around the world. The Courage play their home games at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina.
The Orlando Pride are another one of the newer teams in the NWSL, having joined the league in 2016. The Pride have been competitive since joining the league and have made the playoffs in two of their four seasons. The team is led by USWNT star Alex Morgan and features a talented roster of players from around the world. The Pride play their home games at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
The Portland Thorns are one of the original teams in the NWSL and have been a mainstay in the league since its inception. The Thorns have had a lot of success over the years, winning two championships in their seven seasons in the league. The team is led by USWNT star Tobin Heath and features a talented roster of players from around the world. The Thorns play their home games at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon.
The Washington Spirit are another one of the original teams in the NWSL and have been a mainstay in the league since its inception. The Spirit have had a lot of success over the years, making three consecutive playoff appearances from 2017-2019. The team is led by USWNT star Rose Lavelle and features a talented roster of players from around the world. The Spirit play their home games at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
The Atlanta Beat are one of the newest teams in the NWSL, having joined the league in 2021. The Beat have yet to make an impact on the league but are led by USWNT star Carli Lloyd and feature a talented roster of players from around the world. The Beat play their home games at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia.
The Kansas City Chiefs are another one of the newer teams in the NWSWL, having joined the league in 2021. The Chiefs have yet to make an impact on the league but are led by USWNT star Amy Rodriguez and feature a talented roster of players from around the world. The Chiefs play their home games at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Racing Louisville FC are one of the newest teams in the NWSL, having joined the league in 2021. The Racing Louisville FC have yet to make an impact on the league but are led by USWNT star Yael Averbuch and feature a talented roster of players from around the world. The Racing Louisville FC play their home games at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.
The OL Reign are one of the original teams in the NWSL and have been a mainstay in the league since its inception. The Reign have had a lot of success over the years, making three consecutive playoff appearances from 2017-2019. The team is led by USWNT star Megan Rapinoe and features a talented roster of players from around the world. The Reign play their home games at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Washington.
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