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BOS Nation FC apologized “to the LGBTQ+ community and to the trans community in particular for the hurt we caused” with an ad campaign released as Boston’s new women’s soccer team’s name was unveiled. The “Too Many Balls” ad quickly sparked criticism.

Five former employees of the San Diego Wave have filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court accusing the women’s soccer club of discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination, among other allegations.

President Joe Biden celebrated Gotham FC, praising the athletes for “keeping the faith” as the team went from last in the league to champions in one season.

Other contract wins for players in the NWSL include an offseason of at least 28 days and expanded parental leave and child-care benefits.

The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts and more.

A former team employee Wednesday called on the NWSL to remove team President Jill Ellis, the former coach of the U.S. women’s national team.

Riot Fest made waves this week when it announced it would be moving from Chicago’s Douglass Park and out to suburban SeatGeek Stadium, but that news could have an impact on the Chicago Red Stars soccer club.

USWNT star Lynn Williams scored her 79th league goal on Sunday to become the National Women’s Soccer League all-time leading scorer.