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June 19, 2026
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Breakaway is an SB Nation vertical focused on women’s sports: from basketball to boxing, from soccer to softball. We take the success and ever-increasing popularity of women’s sports as a given, not a novelty. And we help define the growing fan culture around women’s sports.

Ionescu’s game-winner helps Liberty escape Chicago with 96-95 win
New York LibertyFromNetsDaily

It took a little bit of luck, but the Liberty extend their winning streak and get homecourt in the Commissioner’s Cup.

By Brian Fleurantin
Ionescu’s game-winner helps Liberty escape Chicago with 96-95 win
New York LibertyFromNetsDaily

It took a little bit of luck, but the Liberty extend their winning streak and get homecourt in the Commissioner’s Cup.

By Brian Fleurantin
GeneralFromAll For XI
Report: Angel City FC acquires USWNT forward Ally Sentnor for $850,000 from Kansas City CurrentReport: Angel City FC acquires USWNT forward Ally Sentnor for $850,000 from Kansas City Current
GeneralFromAll For XI

BLOCKBUSTER NWSL TRADE | According to ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf, USWNT and KC Current forward Ally Sentnor is headed to Angel City FC.

By Phuoc Nguyen
Latest NewsFromAll For XI
Report: Sam Kerr to join reigning NWSL Champions Gotham FCReport: Sam Kerr to join reigning NWSL Champions Gotham FC
Latest NewsFromAll For XI

According to multiple reports, the Matildas and former Chelsea striker is set to reunite with her former NWSL club this summer.

By Anumita.Jain
Latest NewsFromAll For XI
Angel City FC fire head coach Alex Straus - club begins search for replacementAngel City FC fire head coach Alex Straus - club begins search for replacement
Latest NewsFromAll For XI

ACFC are moving on from head coach Alexander Straus. Leif Gunnar Smerud will act as interim head coach as the club beings their search for replacement.

By Phuoc Nguyen

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NWSL TRADE ALERT: Angel City midfielder Kennedy Fuller traded to Bay FCNWSL TRADE ALERT: Angel City midfielder Kennedy Fuller traded to Bay FC
We’re having the wrong conversations about Angel ReeseWe’re having the wrong conversations about Angel Reese
The New York Liberty have completely bounced backThe New York Liberty have completely bounced back
NY Liberty clinch spot in Commissioner’s Cup Finals, extend winning streak to sevenNY Liberty clinch spot in Commissioner’s Cup Finals, extend winning streak to seven
Undrafted WNBA rookie just had a monster performanceUndrafted WNBA rookie just had a monster performance
3 potential destinations for recently-waived WNBA veteran3 potential destinations for recently-waived WNBA veteran
Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, and the top second-year WNBA players, rankedPaige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, and the top second-year WNBA players, ranked
Angel Reese, Carla Leite, and the most impactful WNBA acquisitions, rankedAngel Reese, Carla Leite, and the most impactful WNBA acquisitions, ranked
Liberty extend winning streak to five after beating Sun, 89-80Liberty extend winning streak to five after beating Sun, 89-80
New York LibertyFromNetsDaily
By Brian Fleurantin
The clock is ticking on Kate Martin’s developmental contractThe clock is ticking on Kate Martin’s developmental contract
NWSL Power Rankings (matchweek 10): San Diego Wave reclaims table lead, Utah Royals continue historic start to season, Portland Thorns’ Sophia Wilson late equalizer, and much more.NWSL Power Rankings (matchweek 10): San Diego Wave reclaims table lead, Utah Royals continue historic start to season, Portland Thorns’ Sophia Wilson late equalizer, and much more.
Injured WNBA rookie set to make her return to the courtInjured WNBA rookie set to make her return to the court
The Golden State Valkyries just signed a new player, and cut oneThe Golden State Valkyries just signed a new player, and cut one
WNBA MVP race: how A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and the top players rank one month inWNBA MVP race: how A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and the top players rank one month in
The next great WNBA superstar has arrived, and she’s in the MVP conversationThe next great WNBA superstar has arrived, and she’s in the MVP conversation
Fever lean on team culture to quiet noise in needed win over DreamFever lean on team culture to quiet noise in needed win over Dream
WNBA guard is the latest to benefit from new CBA ruleWNBA guard is the latest to benefit from new CBA rule
The WNBA’s 19-year-old phenom went off on Wednesday nightThe WNBA’s 19-year-old phenom went off on Wednesday night
One of WNBA’s top rookies just went down with injuryOne of WNBA’s top rookies just went down with injury
The WNBA just named a Coach of the Month, and it’s well-deservedThe WNBA just named a Coach of the Month, and it’s well-deserved
2 more WNBA players have been waived as roster cuts continue2 more WNBA players have been waived as roster cuts continue
Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd and the 8 best WNBA rookies, rankedOlivia Miles, Azzi Fudd and the 8 best WNBA rookies, ranked
32-year-old WNBA guard has been one of the league’s best players32-year-old WNBA guard has been one of the league’s best players
Recently-waived WNBA guard has returned to her first homeRecently-waived WNBA guard has returned to her first home
WNBA Power Rankings: where all 15 teams stand 3 weeks into the seasonWNBA Power Rankings: where all 15 teams stand 3 weeks into the season
The Connecticut Sun’s third-leading scorer was just waived, but a franchise player returningThe Connecticut Sun’s third-leading scorer was just waived, but a franchise player returning
The Chicago Sky just signed another talented guard as injuries mountThe Chicago Sky just signed another talented guard as injuries mount
Atlanta Dream star is putting together MVP-caliber seasonAtlanta Dream star is putting together MVP-caliber season
One of the WNBA’s best rookies will miss her first game with knee injuryOne of the WNBA’s best rookies will miss her first game with knee injury
Emma Hayes announces 26-player roster for June matches versus Brazil: Triple Espresso trio of Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman, and Sophia Wilson all listed for first time since 2024Emma Hayes announces 26-player roster for June matches versus Brazil: Triple Espresso trio of Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman, and Sophia Wilson all listed for first time since 2024
The WNBA’s top scorer just went down, and other players will have to step upThe WNBA’s top scorer just went down, and other players will have to step up
1 WNBA team is quietly dominating — and doing so way ahead of schedule1 WNBA team is quietly dominating — and doing so way ahead of schedule
It’s official: Alexia Putellas is leaving BarcelonaIt’s official: Alexia Putellas is leaving Barcelona
European wosoFromAll For XI
By Melina Gaspar
2 overachievers, 2 disappointments through the first month of WNBA action2 overachievers, 2 disappointments through the first month of WNBA action
NWSL Power Rankings (matchweek nine): The Utah Royals cannot be stopped, KC Current make history at home, and Orlando Pride upsets San Diego WaveNWSL Power Rankings (matchweek nine): The Utah Royals cannot be stopped, KC Current make history at home, and Orlando Pride upsets San Diego Wave
The WNBA has a new clutch-time superstarThe WNBA has a new clutch-time superstar
Kelsey Plum is doing exactly what she set out to doKelsey Plum is doing exactly what she set out to do
Top moments from the UEFA Women’s Champions League: Barcelona is the champion!Top moments from the UEFA Women’s Champions League: Barcelona is the champion!
The Minnesota Lynx quietly signed one of the WNBA’s most impactful free agentsThe Minnesota Lynx quietly signed one of the WNBA’s most impactful free agents
Another WNBA guard has been waived, but this time is differentAnother WNBA guard has been waived, but this time is different

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