2026 NWSL season preview: Trinity Rodman, expansion teams and more

The 2026 NWSL season kicks off with 18 teams, following the addition of expansion franchises Boston Legacy FC and Denver ...

New breed of expansion teams in Toronto and Portland to challenge the Sky in 2026

Last season the Valkyries broke the mold of expansion teams being the league's punching bags. Will the Tempo and Fire prove ...

How the NWSL is building plans around expansion, men's FIFA World Cup for 2026 season

The NWSL will welcome two new expansion teams, Boston Legacy and Denver Summit, in 2026 and plans to have two more in time for the 2028 season ...

NHL Players Sound Off on Best Location for Potential Expansion Team in Player Poll

In a poll of 118 anonymous NHL players conducted by The Athletic, the participating players were asked where the next NHL ...

Columbus has shown strong interest in NWSL expansion team. Here’s what that could look like

U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes said it would be "fantastic" to have an NWSL franchise in the Ohio capital.

Is It Too Late For The PWHL's Expansion Teams To Find Their Way To The Playoffs?

The PWHL's two expansion teams, the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes, sit last in league standings. Is it too late for them to make the PWHL playoffs?