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NWSL players return from summer break ahead of crucial matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:46 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

NWSL players return from summer break ahead of crucial matchups

Summary

The NWSL resumes play following a summer break, with teams set to compete again this weekend. The league remains tightly contested, with San Diego Wave leading on 25 points and only four points separating the top six teams. Barbra Banda of Orlando Pride stands out having scored 11 goals before the break, while Gotham FC announced the signing of Sam Kerr, highlighting the league's continued growth and competitiveness. Matches resume this weekend, with key games including San Diego facing Gotham and Angel City playing Orlando.

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Status Watch

•Season resumes this weekend after a break.
•San Diego Wave leads with 25 points in standings.
•Barbra Banda scored 11 goals before the break.
•Sam Kerr joins Gotham FC as a major signing.
•Key matches include San Diego vs. Gotham and Angel City vs. Orlando.

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What they're saying

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Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. The summer break is ending, but that doesn’t mean you have to turn off our NWSL songs of the summer playlist. Players are back, but you still have a couple more months to lounge by the pool in between games (or during, we don’t judge). In today’s Full Time: 🏆 A trophy and star for Gotham 👟 Cleat coverup 🐐 Speaking to an icon But first, it’s time to get back t
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