Sandra Herrera

The USWNT have one last game together before the year ends with high expectations for 2026

Macario finished the game with two goals, both within the last half an hour of the friendly

The USWNT will have Euro semifinalists Italy to close out 2025's last international window

Two new expansion teams begin play in 2026 as well, and they rank about where you'd expect

Lavelle previously lost in the 2023 NWSL Championship but finally got her crowning club moment

The Washington Spirit star is on the last year of her contract heading into the NWSL Championship

Rodman has been working her way back from an MCL sprain suffered in October

Purce is on the final year of her contract with Gotham FC

The 2024 midfielder and rookie of the year missed out on last season's playoff run, but she's back and at the height of her powers

Berman will remain league commissioner, signing a new multi-year deal after three years in charge

The NWSL Best XI was also named and featured five players from the Kansas City Current

Here's a breakdown of Sandra Herrera's NWSL award picks, including why she voted for several of Kansas City Current members

Emma Hayes named a 26-player roster for matches against Italy

The Attacking Third crew picked their best XI from the past week's NWSL action as Spirit and Gotham FC head to NWSL Championship

Gotham FC returns to NWSL Championship after game winner by Shaw