NWSL kicks off today and the 16 teams have announced who is going to defend the club’s badge in this 2026 season.
Angel City
Goalkeepers: Angelina Anderson, Faith Nguyen, Hannnah Seabert
Defenders: Karsyn Cherry, Sarah Gorden, Savy King, Sophia Mattice, Emily Sams, Evelyn Shores, Gisele Thompson
Midfielders: Ary Borges (INT), Kennedy Fuller, Carina Lageyre, Maiara Niehues (INT), Nealy Martin, Hina Sugita (INT)
Forwards: Prisca Chilufya (INT), Claire Emslie (SEI – Maternity Leave), Jun Endo (INT), Sveindís Jónsdóttir
(INT), Sydney Leroux (Excused Absence), Maithé López (INT – Loan), Casey Phair, Rajanah Reed (NTRP), Taylor Suarez, Riley Tiernan
Bay FC
Goalkeepers (3): Emmie Allen, Camryn Miller, Jordan Silkowitz
Defenders (11): Sydney Collins, Aldana Cometti (INTL), Brooklyn Courtnall, Abby Dahlkemper (ML), Anouk Denton (INTL), Caprice Dydasco (ML), Heather Gilchrist (D45), Kelli Hubly, Alyssa Malonson (SEI), Emily Menges (ML), Maddie Moreau
Midfielders (8): Joelle Anderson, Dorian Bailey, Hannah Bebar, Tess Boade, Caroline Conti, Taylor Huff, Claire Hutton, Jamie Shepherd
Forwards (6): Keira Barry (INTL), Onyeka Gamero, Cristiana Girelli (INTL), Racheal Kundananji (INTL), Karlie Lema, Alex Pfeiffer
Boston Legacy FC
Goalkeepers (3): Laurel Ivory, Casey Murphy, Hannah Stambaugh
Defenders (7): Laurel Ansbrow, Laís Araújo, Jorelyn Carabalí, Emerson Elgin, Nicki Hernandez, Kaká, Bianca St-Georges
Midfielders (7): Alba Caño, Aleigh Gambone, Josefine Hasbo, Annie Karich, Sophia Lowenberg, Barbara Olivieri, Chloe Ricketts
Forwards (7): Amanda Allen, Amanda Gutierres, Fauzia Najjemba, Nichelle Prince, Sammy Smith, Ella Stevens, Aïssata Traoré
Chicago Stars
Goalkeepers (4): Katie Atkinson, Halle Mackiewicz, Alyssa Naeher, Mackenzie Wood (LOAN)
Defenders (8): Michelle Alozie, Samantha Angel, Elise Evans, Aaliyah Farmer, Kathrin Hendrich (INTL), Natalia Kuikka (INTL, SEI), Sam Staab, Taylor Wood
Midfielders (8): Tessa Dellarose, Emma Egizii, Bea Franklin, Julia Grosso (INTL), Manaka Hayashi (INTL), Maitane (INTL), Leilanni Nesbeth, Brianna Pinto
Forwards (8): Jenna Bike, Ivonne Chacón (INTL), Ryan Gareis, Nádia Gomes, Jordyn Huitema (INTL), Micayla Johnson, Jameese Joseph, Mallory Swanson (ML)
Gotham FC
Goalkeepers: (4) Ann-Katrin Berger (INTL), Ryan Campbell, Shelby Hogan, Teagan Wy
Defenders (7): Bruninha (INTL), Jess Carter, Tierna Davidson, Kayla Duran, Mandy Freeman, Lilly Reale, Emily Sonnett
Midfielders (8): Sofia Cook, Jaelin Howell, Rose Lavelle, Savannah McCaskill, Sarah Schupansky, Jaedyn Shaw, Talia Sommer, Taryn Torres (SEI)
Forwards (7): Jordynn Dudley, Esther González, Khyah Harper, Andrea Kitahata, Katie Lampson, Midge Purce, McKenna Whitham (U18)
Houston Dash
Goalkeepers (3): Hillary Beall, Jane Campbell, Caroline DeLisle
Defenders (8): Malia Berkely, Lisa Boattin (INTL), Allysha Chapman, Cate Hardin, Leah Klenke, Paige Nielsen, Avery Patterson, Christen Westphal
Midfielders (7): Danny Colaprico, Maggie Graham, Sarah Puntigam, Sophie Schmidt (SEI), Delanie Sheehan, Linda Ullmark, Kiki Van Zanten
Forwards (7): Messiah Bright, Evelina Duljan (INTL), Kate Faasse, Clarissa Larisey (INTL), Kat Rader, Makenzy Robbe, Yazmeen Ryan
Kansas City Current
Goalkeepers (4): Katie Cappelletti, Clare Gagne (SEI), Marisa Jordan, Lorena (INT)
Defenders (10): Elizabeth Ball, Ellie Bravo-Young, Meila Brewer, Alana Cook (SEI), Gabrielle Robinson, Izzy Rodriguez, Laney Rouse, Katie Scott, Kayla Sharples, Kolo Suliafu
Midfielders (7): Croix Bethune, Debinha, Vanessa DiBernardo (ML), Bayley Feist, Lo’eau LaBonta, Rocky Rodríguez, Ally Sentnor
Forwards (8): Kyra Carusa, Temwa Chawinga (SEI), Michelle Cooper (SEI), Penelope Hocking, Haley Hopkins, Mary Long (D45), Gianna Paul, Amelia White
North Carolina Courage
Goalkeepers (3): Molly Pritchard, Kailen Sheridan, Madi White
Defenders (9): Maycee Bell, Cameron Brooks, Natalie Jacobs, Feli Rauch, Sydney Schmidt, Uno Shiragaki (INT), Natalia Staude, Ryan Williams, Ivy Younce (STC)
Midfielders (7): Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama (INT), Manaka Matsukubo (INT), Oli Peña, Ashley Sanchez, Dani Weatherholt, Carly Wickenheiser
Forwards (8): Hannah Betfort, Evelyn Ijeh (INT), Payton Linnehan, Chioma Okafor (INT), Ally Schlegel, Lauryn Thompson, Cortnee Vine (INT), Olivia Wingate (SEI)
Orlando Pride
Goalkeepers (5): Kat Asman (LOAN), McKinley Crone, Cara Martin, Anna Moorhouse, Cosette Morché (D-45)
Defenders (9): Kerry Abello, Hannah Anderson, Zara Chavoshi, Cori Dyke, Oihane (INTL – SPA), Hailie Mace, Kylie Nadaner (Maternity Leave), Nicole Payne, Rafaelle
Midfielders (7): Angelina, Ally Lemos, Luana, Haley McCutcheon, Marta, Viviana Villacorta, Summer Yates
Forwards (7): Barbra Banda (SEI), Seven Castain, Julie Doyle, Simone Jackson, Jacquie Ovalle, Reagan Raabe, Solai Washington
Portland Thorns FC
Goalkeepers (5): Mackenzie Arnold (INTL), Bella Bixby (SEI), Morgan Messner, Erin McKinney, Mackenzie Wood
Defenders (9): Carolyn Calzada, Daiane (LOAN), Sam Hiatt, Mallie McKenzie, Marie Müller (INTL), Isabella Obaze (INTL), Jayden Perry, Reyna Reyes, M.A. Vignola
Midfielders (7): Cassandra Bogere (INTL), Deyna Castellanos, Jessie Fleming (INTL), Shae Harvey, Jennie Immethun, Renee Lyles, Olivia Moultrie
Forwards (10): Mimi Alidou (INTL), Julie Dufour (SEI, INTL), Caiya Hanks (SEI), Valerin Loboa (INTL), Maddie Padelski, Alexa Spaanstra, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner, Morgan Weaver (SEI), Sophia Wilson
Racing Louisville FC
Goalkeepers (3): Jordyn Bloomer, Maddie Prohaska, Olivia Sekany (SEI)
Defenders (9): Macy Blackburn, Avery Ciorbu, Ellie Jean, Mirann Gacioch, Quincy McMahon, Makenna Morris, Lauren Milliet, Courtney Petersen, Arin Wright
Midfielders (6): Savannah DeMelo, Natalie Mitchell, Taylor Flint, Katie O’Kane, Macey Hodge, Marisa DiGrande
Forwards (8): Kayla Fischer, Ella Hase, Rachel Hill, Maja Lardner, Audrey McKeen (U18), Emma Sears, Sarah Weber, Taylor White
San Diego Wave
Goalkeepers (3): Luisa Agudelo (INTL – Colombia), Leah Freeman, DiDi Haračić
Defenders (7): Daniela Arias (INTL – Colombia), Trinity Armstrong (SEI), Nya Harrison, Kristen McNabb, Perle Morroni (INTL – France), Mimi Van Zanten, Kennedy Wesley
Midfielders (8): Kimmi Ascanio, Melanie Barcenas, Gia Corley, Kenza Dali (INTL – France), Laurina Fazer (INTL – France), Jordan Fusco, Lia Godfrey, Kiki Pickett
Forwards (6): Trinity Byars, Dudinha (INTL – Brazil), Adriana Leon (INTL – Canada), Ludmila (INTL – Brazil), Gabi Portilho (INTL – Brazil), Tatum Wynalda (IRC)
Seattle Reign FC
Goalkeepers (4): Claudia Dickey, Cassie Miller (SEI), Evan O’Steen (U18), Neeku Purcell
Defenders (7): Ryanne Brown, Jordyn Bugg, Madison Curry, Shae Holmes, Sofia Huerta, Emily Mason, Phoebe McClernon
Midfielders (6): Sofia Cedeño, Jess Fishlock, Angharad James-Turner, Ainsley McCammon, Sally Menti, Sam Meza
Forwards (8): Emeri Adames, Lynn Biyendolo (ML), Maddie Dahlien, Mia Fishel, Ruby Hladek, Maddie Mercado, Nerilia Mondesir, Brittany Ratcliffe
Utah Royals
Goalkeepers (3): Mandy McGlynn, Mia Justus, DeAira Jackson
Defenders (8): Tatumn Milazzo, Kate Del Fava, Ana Tejada (INTL), Nuria Rábano (INTL), Kaleigh Riehl, Janni Thomsen (INTL), Miyabi Moriya, Kameron Simmonds
Midfielders (7): Aria Nagai, Alex Loera (SEI), Cece Delzer, Courtney Brown, Narumi Miura, Madison Hammond, Dayana Pierre-Louis (INTL)
Attackers (8): Paige Cronin, Mina Tanaka, Brecken Mozingo, KK Ream (U18), Cloé Lacasse (INTL), Lara Prašnikar (INTL), Kalea Eichenberger (NTRP), Kiana Palacios
Washington Spirit
Goalkeepers (4): Kaylie Collins, Aubrey Kingsbury (ML), Sandy MacIver (INTL), Sara Wojdelko (LOAN)
Defenders (9): Gabby Carle, Lucia Di Guglielmo (INTL), Madison Haugen (STR), Casey Krueger (ML), Paige Metayer, Esme Morgan, Tara Rudd, Élisabeth Tsé (INTL), Kate Wiesner
Midfielders (7) Rebeca Bernal, Deborah Abiodun (INTL), Hal Hershfelt, Leicy Santos, Molly Skurcenski (STR), Heather Stainbrook (LOAN), Andi Sullivan
Forwards (8): Tamara Bolt (INTL), Sofia Cantore (INTL), Emma Gaines-Ramos, Ashley Hatch (ML), Rosemonde Kouassi, Claudia Martínez (INTL), Gift Monday (INTL), Trinity Rodman
INTL – Player holds an international roster slot; LOAN – Player out on loan;
SEI – Season-Ending Injury (SEI); ML – Maternity Leave
Note: Players on SEI or ML do not hold a spot on the active roster and do not count towards the NWSL’s 26-player roster limit.
Note: The Thorns currently possess eight international roster slots (INTL).
