National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is the highest

league of women's soccer/football in USA

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Founded: 2012

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2022 season: April 29 – October 29

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Teams: 12

Two expansion teams from last season:

1. Angel City FC

2. San Diego Wave FC

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Format: The top six teams in the final standings at the end of the

NWSL season qualify for the playoffs and are seeded in order of

their record; the top two teams receive a first-round bye.

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Relegation / Promotion: No relegation / promotion as NWSL is a franchise league 

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Current champions 2021: Washington Spirit (1st title)

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Current NWSL Shield* 2021: Portland Thorns FC (2nd shield)

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Top Scorer 2021: Ashley Hatch (10 goals)

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Most championships (2 titles each):

• FC Kansas City

• North Carolina Courage

• Portland Thorns FC

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Most NWSL Shields*: North Carolina Courage (3 shields)

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*Annual award given to the team with the best regular season record