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Orlando Pride Midfielder Joanna Fennema Announces Retirement

February 28, 2020 - ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Pride midfielder Joanna Fennema, formerly Boyles, has announced her retirement from professional soccer, stepping away from the game due to a chronic back injury. "Although my heart and my head wish to continue, my body is saying to stop. After a sudden back injury, it is in my best interest for my future health to retire from soccer," Fennema said. "I'd like to thank the entire Orlando Pride organization, my coaches who helped me fulfill a dream, and my teammates who became great friends throughou... Full Story

NWSL Names Lisa Baird as Commissioner

February 27, 2020 - Chicago - The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has named Lisa Baird as the new Commissioner, the league announced today. In her role, Baird will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the league and NWSL Media with a focus on growing revenues and audience while elevating the profile of the league globally. She will begin the position on March 10. Baird and Whisler will be available on a media conference call on Friday, Feb. 28 at 12 p.m. ET. "We are thrilled to name Lisa as the Commissioner of the NWSL,"... Full Story

Four Red Stars Named to SheBelieves Cup Roster

February 26, 2020 - CHICAGO -- U.S. Women's National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has named the 23-player tournament roster for the 2020 SheBelieves Cup. Chicago Red Stars defenders Tierna Davidson, Casey Short, midfielder Julie Ertz, and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher were named to the roster. The U.S. team begins play in the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday, March 5 against England at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (7 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and TUDN). The teams will then travel to Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., where the USA will play Spain on S... Full Story

Sky Blue FC Re-Signs Domi Richardson

February 26, 2020 - Howell, N.J. - Sky Blue FC player Domi Richardson has agreed to a new one-year contract with a one-year option ahead of the 2020 National Women's Soccer League season. Per team and league policies, further details were not disclosed. "I am looking forward to coming back to an incredible environment that has been cultivated here in New Jersey, along with the opportunity to play in a world class stadium," said Richardson. "This is truly a very exciting time to be a member of Sky Blue; I am thrilled to be able to come back a... Full Story

• Orlando Pride Midfielder Joanna Fennema Announces Retirement - Orlando Pride (NWSL) February 28
  
• NWSL Names Lisa Baird as Commissioner - (NWSL) February 27
  
• Four Red Stars Named to SheBelieves Cup Roster - Chicago Red Stars (NWSL) February 26
  
• Sky Blue FC Re-Signs Domi Richardson - Sky Blue FC (NWSL) February 26
  
• Balcer Inks Three-Year Extension with Reign FC - Reign FC (NWSL) February 25
  
• Orlando Pride Unveils Full 2020 Regular Season Schedule - Orlando Pride (NWSL) February 25
  
• NWSL Announces Full 2020 Season Schedule - (NWSL) February 25
  
• Sky Blue FC Announces Schedule for 2020 NWSL Season - Sky Blue FC (NWSL) February 25
  
• Chicago Announces 2020 Regular Season Schedule - Chicago Red Stars (NWSL) February 25
  
• Utah Royals FC Unveils 2020 Schedule - Utah Royals FC (NWSL) February 25
  
• Thorns FC Announce Schedule for 2020 NWSL Season - Portland Thorns FC (NWSL) February 25
  
• Houston Dash Announce 2020 Schedule - Houston Dash (NWSL) February 25
  
• North Carolina Courage Unveils 24-Game 2020 NWSL Schedule - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) February 25
  
• Spirit Release 2020 NWSL Regular Season Home Schedule - Washington Spirit (NWSL) February 25
  
• Reign FC Announces Schedule for 2020 Season - Reign FC (NWSL) February 25
  
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• Lisa Baird named NWSL commissioner: ?EUR~We want to shine a spotlight on the terrific players in this league' - NWSL Portland Oregonian (February 27)
• Orlando Pride midfielder Joanna Boyles retires due to injury after two NWSL seasons - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (February 27)
• Providence Park expansion brings more cars on game day; Portland vows ?EUR~tougher questions' coming - NWSL Portland Oregonian (February 26)
• Sky Blue re-signs defender Domi Richardson - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (February 26)
• USWNT sets final roster for 2020 SheBelieves Cup - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (February 26)
• Thorns schedule announced; is big trade next? - NWSL Portland Tribune (February 26)
• Report: Utah Royals FC sends star defender Becky Sauerbrunn to Portland Thorns - NWSL Salt Lake Tribune (February 26)
• Reports: Utah Royals FC sending captain Becky Sauerbrunn to Portland for cash - NWSL KSL (February 25)
• Becky Sauerbrunn headed to Portland Thorns in trade with Utah Royals? Reports say deal is near - NWSL Portland Oregonian (February 25)
• Utah Royals FC releases its 2020 schedule; it's front-loaded with difficulty - NWSL Salt Lake Tribune (February 25)
• NWSL 2020 schedule released, championship match moved to November - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (February 25)
• Portland Thorns 2020 schedule released: Opener against Utah Royals; 2 home games vs. Reign FC - NWSL Portland Oregonian (February 25)
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