The NWSL is getting ready for 2026 with new teams and player signings. Fans can look forward to more games and fresh faces.
The 2026 NWSL regular season will have 16 teams. Each team plays 30 games. The main time to sign players ends on March 16.
Denver Summit FC and Boston Legacy FC are the new teams. They are signing players for their first seasons. Portland Thorns FC and Washington Spirit keep their best players.
Ally Schlegel now plays for North Carolina Courage. Alyssa Naeher and Katie Lind are back with Chicago Stars FC. Brooklyn Courtnall stays with Bay FC after her loan.
Midge Purce signed again with Gotham FC. Amanda Gutierres joined Boston Legacy FC. Ludmila moved to San Diego Wave FC. Narumi Miura went to Utah Royals FC.
Lindsey Heaps signed with Denver Summit FC. Eva Gaetino came from Paris Saint-Germain. Hallie Mace joined Orlando Pride. Emily Sams traded to Angel City FC for a high fee.
Sophia Wilson stays with Portland Thorns FC. Trinity Rodman signed a new deal with Washington Spirit.
