Tenth season of the National Women's Soccer League
Football league season
The2022 National Women's Soccer League season was the tenth season of theNational Women's Soccer League , the top division ofwomen's soccer in the United States . Including the NWSL's two professional predecessors,Women's Professional Soccer (2009–2011) and theWomen's United Soccer Association (2001–2003), it was the 16th overall season ofFIFA and USSF-sanctioned top division women's soccer in the United States. Twelve teams competed in the league, including two expansion teams,San Diego Wave FC andAngel City FC .
The NWSL regular season, comprising 22 games for each team, began on April 29 and ended on October 2, 2022.OL Reign topped the standing with 40 points and thus won theNWSL Shield . The championship playoffs were held from October 16–29 and were won byPortland Thorns FC , who defeated theKansas City Current 2-0 in the final and thus became theNWSL champions . The year also included the2022 NWSL Challenge Cup , which was played from March 18 to May 7 and overlapped with the start of the regular season. It was won by theNorth Carolina Courage , who defeated theWashington Spirit 2-1 in the final.
This season was the first in which the total attendance exceeded one million.[ 1]
Teams, stadiums, and personnel[ edit ] On October 21, 2020, the Los Angeles expansion team announced its name asAngel City FC .[ 2]
On October 30, 2021, the NWSL franchise in Kansas City announced its new name asKansas City Current .[ 3]
On November 9, 2021, the San Diego expansion team announced its name asSan Diego Wave FC .[ 4]
Stadiums and locations [ edit ] Capacities listed here are full capacities, and do not reflectCOVID-19 restrictions.
Team Stadium Capacity Angel City FC Banc of California Stadium 22,000 Titan Stadium [ a] 10,000 Chicago Red Stars SeatGeek Stadium 20,000 Houston Dash PNC Stadium 7,000[ b] Kansas City Current Children's Mercy Park [ 6] 18,467 NJ/NY Gotham FC Red Bull Arena 25,000 North Carolina Courage Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park 10,000 OL Reign Lumen Field [ 7] 10,000[ c] Orlando Pride Exploria Stadium 25,500 Portland Thorns FC Providence Park 25,218 Racing Louisville FC Lynn Family Stadium 11,700[ d] San Diego Wave FC Torero Stadium 6,000 Snapdragon Stadium [ e] 35,000 Washington Spirit Audi Field 20,000 Segra Field [ f] 5,000
^ Angel City FC played itsChallenge Cup home games at Titan Stadium.[ 5] ^ PNC Stadium has a capacity of 22,039, but the maximum capacity for Dash games is restricted to 7,000.[citation needed ] ^ Lumen Field has a capacity of 68,740; standard configuration for Reign games seats 10,000 but can expand based on demand for individual games.[ 8] ^ Seated capacity; full capacity with standing room is 15,304.[ 9] ^ Wave FC played its first match at Snapdragon Stadium on September 17, 2022.[ 10] ^ Since 2020 the Spirit, in a partnership withMajor League Soccer franchiseD.C. United , divides its home matches between two venues operated by D.C. United: Audi Field in Washington, D.C., and Segra Field in Leesburg, Virginia.[ 11]
Locations of the National Women's Soccer League teams in 2022.
Personnel and sponsorship [ edit ] Note: All teams useNike as their kit manufacturer as part of a league-wide sponsorship agreement renewed in November 2021.[ 12]
Team Outgoing coach Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position in table Incoming coach Date of appointment Ref. Washington Spirit Richie Burke Re-assigned[ a] August 10, 2021 7th in2021 Kris Ward December 20, 2021 [ 30] San Diego Wave FC Preseason Casey Stoney July 14, 2021 [ 31] Angel City FC Preseason Freya Coombe August 23, 2021 [ 32] Orlando Pride Becky Burleigh (interim)End of interim period October 30, 2021 Preseason Amanda Cromwell December 7, 2021 [ 33] [ 34] Racing Louisville FC Mario Sanchez (interim)End of interim period November 1, 2021 Preseason Kim Björkegren December 9, 2021 [ 35] [ 36] North Carolina Courage Sean Nahas (interim)End of interim period November 8, 2021 Preseason Sean Nahas December 1, 2021 [ 37] [ 38] Portland Thorns FC Mark Parsons Resigned November 15, 2021 Preseason Rhian Wilkinson November 29, 2021 [ 39] [ 40] Kansas City Current Huw Williams Re-assigned November 18, 2021 Preseason Matt Potter January 11, 2022 [ 41] [ 42] Chicago Red Stars Rory Dames Resigned November 22, 2021 Preseason Chris Petrucelli February 18, 2022 [ 43] [ 44] Houston Dash James Clarkson Suspended April 26, 2022 Preseason Sarah Lowdon (acting)April 29, 2022 [ 45] [ 46] Orlando Pride Amanda Cromwell Placed on administrative leave[ b] June 7, 2022 9th Seb Hines (interim)June 7, 2022 [ 48] Houston Dash Sarah Lowdon (acting)End of acting period July 12, 2022[ c] 6th Juan Carlos Amorós (interim)June 15, 2022 [ 50] NJ/NY Gotham FC Scott Parkinson Mutual separation August 11, 2022 11th Beverly Goebel Yanez (acting)[ d] August 14, 2022 [ 51] [ 52] NJ/NY Gotham FC Beverly Goebel Yanez (acting)End of acting period[ d] August 15, 2022 11th Hue Menzies (interim)August 13, 2022 [ 54] Washington Spirit Kris Ward Fired August 22, 2022 11th Angela Salem (acting)[ e] August 27, 2022 [ 57] Washington Spirit Angela Salem (acting)End of acting period[ e] August 28, 2022 11th Albertin Montoya (interim)September 2, 2022 [ 58]
^ The Spirit initially re-assigned Burke to the front office but suspended him one day later pending an investigation by the league.[ 27] [ 28] He was terminated for cause on September 28, 2021, after the league concluded its investigation.[ 29] ^ The league terminated Cromwell's employment on October 10, 2022, after an investigation found that she "engaged in retaliation and attempted retaliation against [certain] Pride players."[ 47] ^ Although the Dash appointed Amorós on June 15, 2022, Lowdon remained the acting head coach until Amorós's arrival on July 12, 2022.[ 49] ^a b Although Gotham FC appointed Menzies on August 13, 2022, he did not join the team in time and Goebel Yanez acted asde facto head coach for one game on August 14, 2022.[ 53] ^a b After firing Ward, the Spirit had identified an interim head coach but could not complete the appointment before their next game.[ 55] Therefore, Salem acted asde facto head coach for one game on August 27, 2022.[ 56] The initial determining factor for a team's position in the standings is most points earned, withthree points earned for a win , one point for a draw, and zero points for a loss. If two or more teams tie in total points total when determining rank, playoff qualification, and seeding, the NWSL uses the following tiebreaker criteria,[ 59] going down the list until all teams are ranked.
Greater goal difference across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams). Most total wins across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams). Most goals scored across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams). Head-to-head results (total points) between the tied teams. Head-to-head most goals scored between the tied teams. Least disciplinary points accumulated across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams). Coin flip (if two teams are tied) or drawing of lots (if three or more teams are tied). Source:
NWSL Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Considering each week to end when the NWSL releases their weekly standing tweet
Legend: Gold = first place; green = playoff position; Red = last place.
Average home attendances [ edit ] Ranked from highest to lowest average attendance.
Regular season
Team GP Attendance High Low Average Angel City FC 11 210,153 22,000 16,112 19,105 Portland Thorns FC 11 170,976 19,127 9,876 15,543 San Diego Wave FC 11 96,017 32,000 4,418 8,729 Kansas City Current 11 84,223 10,395 5,695 7,657 OL Reign 11 75,289 10,746 3,944 6,844 Washington Spirit 11 68,441 10,177 1,961 6,222 Racing Louisville FC 11 66,529 8,729 5,107 6,048 Chicago Red Stars 11 64,588 23,951 2,135 5,872 Houston Dash 11 62,085 7,798 4,637 5,644 North Carolina Courage 11 49,991 6,398 3,084 4,545 NJ/NY Gotham FC 11 48,563 7,145 2,130 4,415 Orlando Pride 11 48,240 7,573 3,015 4,385 Total 132 1,045,095 32,000 1,961 7,917
Updated through October 2, 2022
Highest attendances [ edit ] Regular season
Rank Home team Score Away team Attendance[ 60] Date Stadium 1 San Diego Wave FC 1–0 Angel City FC 32,000 September 17, 2022 (2022-9-17 ) Snapdragon Stadium 2 Chicago Red Stars 0–1 San Diego Wave FC 23,951 July 30, 2022 (2022-7-30 ) Soldier Field 3 Angel City FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage 22,000 April 29, 2022 (2022-4-29 ) Banc of California Stadium Angel City FC 2–1 San Diego Wave FC 22,000 July 9, 2022 (2022-7-9 ) Banc of California Stadium Angel City FC 2–3 OL Reign 22,000 July 30, 2022 (2022-7-30 ) Banc of California Stadium Angel City FC 1–3 Racing Louisville FC 22,000 September 25, 2022 (2022-9-25 ) Banc of California Stadium 7 Angel City FC 0–1 NJ/NY Gotham FC 18,784 May 29, 2022 (2022-5-29 ) Banc of California Stadium 8 Portland Thorns FC 0–2 San Diego Wave FC 18,624 August 27, 2022 (2022-8-27 ) Providence Park 9 Angel City FC 1–0 Kansas City Current 18,514 May 21, 2022 (2022-5-21 ) Banc of California Stadium 10 San Diego Wave FC 0–0 North Carolina Courage 18,000 September 30, 2022 (2022-9-30 ) Snapdragon Stadium
Updated through October 2, 2022.
Statistical leaders [ edit ] As of October 2, 2022. [ 61] [ 62] The top six teams from the regular season qualified for the NWSL Championship playoffs, with the top two teams receiving a first-round bye. On August 23, 2022, the league announced that the championship match would be held on October 29, 2022, atAudi Field inWashington, D.C. , with domestic broadcast onCBS and a prime-time kickoff at 8 p.m.EDT .[ 63] [ 64]
Attendance: 21,284
Referee: Elijio Arreguin
Attendance: 26,215
Referee: Mark Allatin
Attendance: 22,035
Referee: Kevin Broadley
Attendance: 21,491
Referee: Alex Billeter
Players who had competed in all 10 NWSL seasons. Left to right:Nicole Barnhart ,Alyssa Mautz ,Lauren Barnes ,Jess Fishlock ,Toni Pressley ,Merritt Mathias ,Jasmyne Spencer ,McCall Zerboni ,Alyssa Naeher ,Tori Huster ,Jessica McDonald .Not shown :Ashlyn Harris ,Ali Krieger ,Sydney Leroux ,Allie Long ,Kristie Mewis ,Alex Morgan ,Kelley O'Hara ,Megan Rapinoe ,Becky Sauerbrunn ,Christine Sinclair . Before the championship game, the NWSL recognized the 21 players who had been in the league for all 10 years of its existence.
Attendance: 17,624
Referee: Natalie Simon
Championship Game MVP: Sophia Smith (POR )
As of October 27, 2022 Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith was recognized as the league's Most Valuable Player. Award Winner Nominees Ref. Golden Boot Alex Morgan (15 G)San Diego Wave FC N/A [ 65] Most Valuable Player Sophia Smith Portland Thorns FC Debinha ,NC Naomi Girma ,SD Alex Morgan ,SD Mallory Pugh ,CHI [ 66] Defender of the Year Naomi Girma San Diego Wave FC Alana Cook ,RGN Sofia Huerta ,RGN Carson Pickett ,NC Becky Sauerbrunn ,POR [ 67] Goalkeeper of the Year Kailen Sheridan San Diego Wave FC Adrianna Franch ,KC Phallon Tullis-Joyce ,RGN [ 68] Rookie of the Year Naomi Girma San Diego Wave FC Sam Coffey ,POR Diana Ordóñez ,NC [ 67] Coach of the Year Casey Stoney San Diego Wave FC Laura Harvey ,RGN Matt Potter ,KC [ 69]
Announced October 25, 2022[ 70]
Best XI
Second XI
Player of the Month [ edit ] Rookie of the Month [ edit ] Month Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards Ref. May Phallon Tullis-Joyce ,RGN Alana Cook ,RGN Vanessa Gilles ,LA Naomi Girma ,SD Sofia Huerta ,RGN Savannah DeMelo ,LOU Taylor Kornieck ,SD Rose Lavelle ,RGN Rachel Daly ,HOU Alex Morgan ,SD Mallory Pugh ,CHI [ 81] June Bella Bixby ,POR Naomi Girma (2),SD Natalia Kuikka ,POR Tatumn Milazzo ,CHI Carson Pickett ,NC Sam Coffey ,POR Debinha ,NC Taylor Kornieck (2),SD Alex Morgan (2),SD Mallory Pugh (2),CHI Sophia Smith ,POR [ 82] July Adrianna Franch ,KC Kristen Edmonds ,KC Kelli Hubly ,POR Hailie Mace ,KC Carson Pickett (2),NC Jess Fishlock ,RGN Lo'eau LaBonta ,KC Hina Sugita ,POR Bethany Balcer ,RGN Ebony Salmon ,HOU Morgan Weaver ,POR [ 83] August Adrianna Franch (2),KC Elizabeth Ball ,KC Naomi Girma (3),SD Sofia Huerta (2),RGN Carson Pickett (3),NC Meggie Dougherty Howard ,ORL Lo'eau LaBonta (2),KC Cari Roccaro ,LA Diana Ordoñez ,NC Megan Rapinoe ,RGN Ebony Salmon (2),HOU [ 84] September/October Katie Lund ,LOU Alana Cook (2),RGN Naomi Girma (4),SD Hailie Mace (2),KC Carson Pickett (4),NC Sam Coffey (2),POR Vanessa DiBernardo ,CHI Rose Lavelle (2),RGN Debinha (2),NC Megan Rapinoe (2),RGN Sophia Smith (2),POR [ 85]
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RetrievedJune 16, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (June 16, 2022)."🤘 STILL THINKING ABOUT THAT DOUBLE SAVE 🤘" (Tweet ). RetrievedJune 17, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (June 22, 2022)."👏 She Shoots. She Scores. 👏" (Tweet ). RetrievedJune 22, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (June 23, 2022)."Bella Bella 🤌" (Tweet ). RetrievedJune 23, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 6, 2022)."🐠+🔒 = ☝️" (Tweet ). RetrievedJuly 6, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 7, 2022)."🐠+🔒 = ☝️" (Tweet ). RetrievedJuly 9, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 13, 2022)."🔥 A Force of Nature 🔥" (Tweet ). RetrievedJuly 13, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 14, 2022)."Player of the Week 🤝 Save of the Week" (Tweet ). RetrievedJuly 15, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 20, 2022)."🎩 The Youngest NWSL Player to Score A Hat Trick 🎩" (Tweet ). RetrievedJuly 20, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (July 21, 2022)."BACK ✌️ BACK" (Tweet ). RetrievedJuly 22, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (August 3, 2022)."Huerta to the Rescue 👑" (Tweet ). RetrievedAugust 3, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (August 4, 2022)."𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧 + 𝐏𝐊 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 = 𝐃𝐮𝐛 😎🏆" (Tweet ). RetrievedAugust 5, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (August 10, 2022)."🎂 Cheers to the Birthday Girl 🎂" (Tweet ). RetrievedAugust 10, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (August 11, 2022)."☝ All The Stops ✌" (Tweet ). RetrievedAugust 11, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (August 17, 2022)."𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧" (Tweet ). RetrievedAugust 17, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (August 20, 2022)."YOU VOTED FOR BETOS 🗳️" (Tweet ). RetrievedAugust 20, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (August 24, 2022)."Return of the Mak 💥" (Tweet ). RetrievedAugust 24, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (August 25, 2022)."And the winner is..." (Tweet ). RetrievedAugust 27, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (August 31, 2022)."Take a bow, Megan Rapinoe" (Tweet ). RetrievedSeptember 1, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (August 31, 2022)."@abbyys44 wins after her leaping save last week!" (Tweet ). RetrievedSeptember 1, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (September 14, 2022)."AMBER. BROOKS. BRACE. SEALED. THE. DEAL" (Tweet ). RetrievedSeptember 14, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (September 15, 2022)."GO PAIGE GO!" (Tweet ). RetrievedSeptember 15, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (September 21, 2022)."Game. Winning. Save" (Tweet ). RetrievedSeptember 22, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ National Women's Soccer League [@NWSL] (September 22, 2022)."Congrats @Kailen_Sheridan on taking home @Verizon Save of the Week honors (AGAIN)!" (Tweet ). RetrievedSeptember 24, 2022 – viaTwitter .^ @NWSL (September 28, 2022)."She's on fireeee 🔥🔥🔥" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ @NWSL (September 29, 2022)."Unbelievable stop 🛑" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter .
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