The tenth season of the top division of women's soccer in the United States
NWSL 2022
National Women's Soccer League
WHERE TO WATCH
* Matches on Twitch will stream live on:
ABOUT NWSL
National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is the highest
league of women's soccer/football in USA
Founded: 2012
2022 season: April 29 – October 29
Teams: 12
Two expansion teams from last season:
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Angel City FC
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San Diego Wave FC
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.
Relegation / Promotion: No relegation / promotion as NWSL is a franchise league
Current champions 2021: Washington Spirit (1st title)
Current NWSL Shield* 2021: Portland Thorns FC (2nd shield)
Top Scorer 2021: Ashley Hatch (10 goals)
Most championships (2 titles each):
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FC Kansas City
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North Carolina Courage
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Portland Thorns FC
Most NWSL Shields*: North Carolina Courage (3 shields)
*Annual award given to the team with the best regular season record