A'ja Wilson Statue Installed at Colonial Life Arena in South Carolina

January 15, 2021 - COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina Athletics installed a statue of women's basketball great A'ja Wilson this week in front of Colonial Life Arena, celebrating the legendary career of the Hopkins, S.C., native who led the Gamecocks to the 2017 NCAA National Championship, 2015 NCAA Final Four, three SEC regular-season championships and four SEC Tournament titles. "A'ja Wilson's accomplishments, on and off the basketball court, make this statue so deserving," South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner said. "She is an outstan... Full Story


January 15, 2021 - Both the LA Sparks and the WNBA are set to celebrate their 25th anniversary season in 2021. But first, the league will enter an exciting free agency period on Feb. 1, nearly one year after the league and the players union negotiated a new Collective Bargaining Agreement on Jan. 14, 2020.  To see the entire list of WNBA free agents, check out the league's official list here, and see below the list of Sparks free agents. Be sure to check back at lasparks.com for the latest on free agency signings and Sparks news. Unrestr... Full Story

January 15, 2021 - The Houston Dash selected forwards Joelle Anderson and Makamae Gomera-Stevens in the 2021 NWSL Draft earlier today. The team picked Anderson with the 6th pick in Round 3 (26th overall) and took Gomera-Stevens with the 7th pick in Round 3 (27th overall). "These are two players that we had anticipated going much higher, so for them to still be around at this stage is really exciting for us because we feel we've managed to get two outstanding picks out of this draft," said Dash Head Coach James Clarkson. "We've spoken to ... Full Story

January 15, 2021 - ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Pride has signed midfielder Jordyn Listro to a one-year contract with the option for an additional year, it was announced today. In addition, Listro, a native of Toronto, has also obtained a Green Card and will not occupy an international spot on the Pride's roster. "We first saw Jordyn when she attended our open tryouts last year. Throughout the year we have seen a big development in her understanding of game situations and she has brought forth her qualities for all to see. She played a big part ... Full Story

• A'ja Wilson Statue Installed at Colonial Life Arena in South Carolina - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) January 15
• Sparks 2021 Free Agency Update - Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) January 15
• Dash select Joelle Anderson & Makamae Gomera-Stevens at 2021 NWSL Draft - Houston Dash (NWSL) January 15
• Orlando Pride Signs Midfielder Jordyn Listro - Orlando Pride (NWSL) January 15
• Chicago Sky Announce Multi-Year Contract Extension for James Wade - Chicago Sky (WNBA) January 14
• Las Vegas Aces Sold - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) January 14
• Washington Spirit to Host MLK Week of Service - Washington Spirit (NWSL) January 14
• North Carolina Courage at the 2021 NWSL Draft - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) January 14
• Dallas Wings Name Steve Violetta New Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships - Dallas Wings (WNBA) January 14
• Regular Season and Isobel Cup Playoffs Schedule Announced for 2021 NWHL Season in Lake Placid - (NWHL) January 14
• Chicago Drafts Five, Acquires 2021 International Spot in 2021 NWSL College Draft - Chicago Red Stars (NWSL) January 14
• Thorns FC Select Yazmeen Ryan, Sam Coffey, Amirah Ali, Hannah Betfort in 2021 NWSL Draft - Portland Thorns FC (NWSL) January 14
• Orlando Pride Selects Midfielder Viviana Villacorta No. 9 Overall in the 2021 NWSL Draft - Orlando Pride (NWSL) January 14
• Sky Blue FC Selects USYNT Star Brianna Pinto, Adds $230k in Allocation Money in 2021 NWSL Draft - Sky Blue FC (NWSL) January 14
• Back-To-Back NWSL Champion NC Courage Select Three SEC Standouts in 2021 NWSL Draft - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) January 14
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• Candace Parker, Diana Taurasi among big names as WNBA free-agent negotiations begin - WNBA ESPN (January 15)
  
• Sparks stars Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray and Nneka Ogwumike enter free agency - WNBA Los Angeles Daily News (January 15)
  
• Aces' A'ja Wilson gets statue at University of South Carolina - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal (January 15)
  
• What we know about the Sacramento NWSL team - NWSL SB Nation (January 15)
  
• Brookelynn Entz becomes first K-State player drafted by NWSL - NWSL The Hutchinson News (January 15)
  
• Sparks stars Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray and Nneka Ogwumike enter free agency - WNBA Los Angeles Daily News (January 15)
  
• How Minnesota pro teams are distributing $40 million in pledges to fight systemic racism - WNBA Minneapolis Star Tribune (January 15)
  
• Orlando Pride sign midfielder Jordyn Listro to one-year deal - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (January 15)
  
• CT Sun guard, New Haven native Bria Holmes feeling better, ready to test WNBA free agency - WNBA Connecticut Post (January 15)
  
• Minnesota teams pledged $40M for justice. Where is it going? - WNBA Minneapolis Star Tribune (January 15)
  
• Former DP star Pickett picked fourth in NWSL Draft - NWSL Santa Barbara News-Press (January 15)
  
• Norman North soccer: Yazmeen Ryan selected 6th overall in NWSL draft - NWSL Norman Transcript (January 15)
  
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