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NWSL's rival league confirms first signings

The USL Super League, a Division 1-sanctioned women's soccer league that will launch in August, announced its first contracted players on Tuesday.

Tyler Lussi pulls one back for North Carolina Courage (0:39)
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Tziarra King's stunning goal goes upper 90 for Seattle (0:43)
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Sophia Smith doubles the lead for Thorns (0:25)
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Kansas City Current score 2 goals in first 6 minutes vs. Bay FC (0:44)
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Savannah DeMelo makes it 2-1 Racing Louisville (0:40)
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Washington beats Gotham for 4th straight win

Croix Bethune scored late in the first half and Ashley Hatch connected midway through the second to lead the Washington Spirit past visiting NJ/NY Gotham FC 2-0 on Saturday.

Croix Bethune scores from outside the box to gives Washington the lead (0:49)
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Wave sign Dash's Sánchez in record NWSL trade

Mexico international María Sánchez has been traded to the San Diego Wave from the Houston Dash, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Summer Yates slots in the opening goal for Orlando (0:52)
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Gotham signs Germany GK Berger from Chelsea

HARRISON, N.J. -- Defending champion NJ/NY Gotham FC has signed Germany international goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger from Chelsea in exchange for an undisclosed transfer fee.

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Fraser joins Utah for A-League Women record fee

Wellington Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser has joined NWSL club the Utah Royals for what the New Zealand club believe is a record A-League Women transfer fee.

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Thorns change coach amid team's worst-ever start

With no wins in their first four games this season, the Portland Thorns moved coach Mike Norris into a role as technical director Tuesday and named Rob Gale interim head coach.

How Bay FC are finding their feet in the NWSL (2:08)
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Why Maria Sanchez could benefit with a move from Houston Dash (1:16)
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ESPN to air NWSL season on channels in Africa

ESPN Africa announced on Tuesday that it will be premiering the USA's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) this April on ESPN (DStv Channel 218, StarSat 248).

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Sources: Dash record-signing Sanchez wants trade

Houston Dash winger Maria Sanchez has requested a trade only four months after signing one of the most lucrative deals in National Women's Soccer League history, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Red Stars seek fan boost with June Wrigley game

Wrigley Field, the iconic baseball stadium that is home to MLB's Chicago Cubs, will host a National Women's Soccer League match for the first time on June 8 when the Chicago Red Stars play Bay FC.

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USWNT coach on Shaw: 'Be patient, there's more'

USWNT forward Jaedyn Shaw is already in unprecedented territory after scoring in each of her first five starts for the team, but USWNT interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Monday that the 19-year-old is only scratching the surface.

Smith reflects on 'rollercoaster of emotions' after USWNT's World Cup exit (0:56)
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