National Women’s Soccer League

Christine Sinclair, Canadian soccer legend, announces retirement

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Christine Sinclair, Canadian soccer legend, announces retirement

Canadian legend Christine Sinclair announced Friday that she will retire from playing professional soccer at the end of the season. The 41-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., said in a post on Instagram that she will finish out the National Women’s Soccer League campaign with the Portland Thorns, who are scheduled to finish out the regular season … Read more

NWSL and players’ union agree to new CBA and minimum salary

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NWSL and players’ union agree to new CBA and minimum salary

Last year, National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) game attendance rose by 26% and viewership leapt 41%. Now, players are getting a raise. The league and the NWSL Players Association reached a new collective bargaining agreement that will last until 2030. Of note, the new agreement will increase the minimum amount that players must be paid from … Read more