Gotham FC's governor says club's move to NYC is "the next chapter"
Gotham FC's announced Tuesday the women's soccer team is moving home games from New Jersey to the Etihad Park stadium in Queens, New York.
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Gotham FC's announced Tuesday the women's soccer team is moving home games from New Jersey to the Etihad Park stadium in Queens, New York.
Gotham FC players Rose LaVelle and Emily Sonnett join "CBS Mornings" to talk about their tense NWSL championship game against the Washington Spirit, and LaVelle's game-winning goal in the 80th minute that secured the trophy on Saturday.
Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their second National Women's Soccer League championship.
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman says the rival matchup "is going to be a nail-biter," and says the fans in the sold-out stadium are in for an exciting night.
Bay FC is set to break the NWSL attendance record with more than 35,000 fans expected at Oracle Park against the Washington Spirit. Co-founder Brandi Chastain joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the milestone.
CBS Saturday Morning's Dana Jacobson shows how three Houston Dash players are making powerful comebacks after becoming mothers, just in time for a pivotal stretch of the NWSL season.
Chelsea announced the signing of Girma. Reports say the English champions have spent $1.1 million on the transfer.
Gopher senior Khyah Harper is the third Gopher women's soccer player to join the NWSL.
This year, women's sports are shattering records. Women's elite sports around the world are projected to generate more than a billion dollars in revenue for the first time. The National Women's Soccer League game attendance topped 2 million total fans this season, an all-time high. The WNBA set multiple league records in 2024, its most-watched season. Last week, the WNBA's newest team, the Golden State Valkyries, officially filled its roster. Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and head coach Natalie Nakase join "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the growth of women's sports.
Orlando is the first team since 2019 to win the NWSL Shield and the title in the same year.
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.
KC Current captain Lo LaBonta, now a CBS Sports analyst for the NWSL Championship, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the team's record-setting season and previews the Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit final that will be held Saturday.
With the NWSL Championship set to take place in Kansas City, Mayor Quinton Lucas joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the event's importance and the city's commitment to promoting women's sports.
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the NWSL's record-breaking season with over 2 million fans and discusses plans to build on the league's success. Despite pay disparities with men's sports, Berman says women's soccer is on a rapid upward trajectory.
Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will sing the national anthem at the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City. Known for her hit "Come to My Window," Etheridge shares her excitement about the honor and the big game.
After retiring from professional soccer, Darian Jenkins is bringing her expertise to CBS Sports. She is best known for her time with the Orlando Pride and North Carolina Courage. Jenkins reflects on her career and her new role with CBS Sports.
CPKC Stadium, the first venue exclusively for a women's professional sports team, is hosting the National Women's Soccer League Championship this weekend. Dana Jacobson takes a closer look ahead of the big event.
First on "CBS Mornings Plus," we are announcing the name and logo of the National Women's Soccer League's 15th expansion team — Bos Nation. They are set to start competing in the league's 2026 season in a newly refurbished stadium. Jennifer Epstein and investor Elizabeth Banks share more.
In addition to World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, Alex Morgan also won a gold medal with the U.S. at the 2012 London Olympics.
Alex Morgan, a mainstay on the U.S. women's national soccer team, announced her retirement from the game Thursday. Morgan is a two-time World Cup champion and an Olympic gold medalist.
Magic Johnson, NBA legend and entrepreneur, has joined forces with Michele Kang, the first woman of color to hold a controlling stake in an National Women's Soccer League team.
Jessica Berman, commissioner for the National Women's Soccer League, discussed why the historic stadium was chosen for the championship game and how the sport is growing.
Two-time Olympian Crystal Dunn and World Cup champion Tierna Davidson are joining Gotham FC for the 2024 season.
Boston will be the National Women's Soccer League's 15th team.
The 2023 Women's World Cup is officially underway in Australia and New Zealand. The U.S. is looking to win its third straight World Cup -- a feat that would make it the first team in men's and women's history to do so. 1999 World Cup champion Briana Scurry joined CBS News to discuss the team's chances, and reflect on her athletic career.