NISA’s model is a unique one in American soccer, putting the focus on unique community identities and accessibility. Amid crowded lower-division landscape, NISA is spreading the ‘open-system’ gospel in American soccer – The Athletic

NWSL

NWSL players returning to play are having to balance their emotional exhaustion with one of the most competitive seasons in league history. Balancing crisis and professional duty: Inside the NWSL's pivotal week

The championship has been moved because of player requests. NWSL Championship moved from Providence Park to Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville - Stumptown Footy

USA/CONCACAF

After going down early, the Americans scored two goals and got back on track for World Cup qualifying.