NWSL, Mallory Swanson and Stars

USWNT star Mallory Swanson to miss beginning of NWSL season, timeline for return unclear
U.S. women's national team attacker and club franchise player Mallory Swanson will not be with Chicago Stars FC on Friday during their regular season opener. A club spokesperson and head coach Lorne Donaldson confirmed the absence on Wednesday during the club's match week availability.
Mallory Swanson will miss Chicago Stars' NWSL season opener for personal reasons
Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson will miss the team's National Women's Soccer League season opener on Friday night against the Orlando Pride for personal reasons. Coach Lorne Donaldson said Wednesday that he believed Swanson's status was week-to-week.
Stars' Mallory Swanson remains on leave, will miss start of NWSL season
With the Stars opening the regular season on Friday at defending champions Orlando Pride, the club confirmed on Wednesday that Swanson's absence would continue.
Full Time’s guide to the 2025 NWSL season, plus more USWNT baby news
Denver makes it 16: While there won’t be a new team taking the field in 2025, this offseason saw the NWSL confirm Denver as its 16th market after agreeing to a $110 million expansion fee. The team will make its competitive debut in 2026, joining in tandem with BOS Nation FC.
Chicago Stars FC Mallory Swanson will miss season opener against Orlando Pride
The NWSL season begins this weekend, but Chicago Stars FC Mallory Swanson will not participate in the season opener against the Orlando Pride.
Chicago Stars’ Share Upsetting Mallory Swason Update Amid Worrying NWSL Season Start
NWSL season is closer than you think. It’s only a matter of time before all 14 teams kick off the much-anticipated campaign. While preparations are nearly complete for most sides, a big cloud of uncertainty still surrounds the Chicago Stars.

NWSL, Orlando Pride and Power Rankings

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When did NWSL teams begin playing? Key years to know
The NWSL began with eight teams in 2013 before expanding to what it is today. See when each team entered the league.