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August 4, 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.

Caitlin Clark got a new jobCaitlin Clark got a new job
WNBA
By Chelsea Leite
USWNT vs. Paraguay, 2026 Friendly: What We LearnedUSWNT vs. Paraguay, 2026 Friendly: What We Learned
United States WomenFromStars and Stripes FC
By Trebor Tracy
Official: NC Courage hire Mak Lind - the third head coach in club hisotryOfficial: NC Courage hire Mak Lind - the third head coach in club hisotry
Trinity Rodman re-signs with Washington Spirit, smashing recordsTrinity Rodman re-signs with Washington Spirit, smashing records
United States WomenFromStars and Stripes FC
By Adnan Ilyas
The WNBA dropping their schedule today is super confusingThe WNBA dropping their schedule today is super confusing
UConn and Vanderbilt women’s basketball have more in common than being undefeatedUConn and Vanderbilt women’s basketball have more in common than being undefeated
North Carolina Courage complete transfer of captain and club legend Denise O’Sullivan to Liverpool FC North Carolina Courage complete transfer of captain and club legend Denise O’Sullivan to Liverpool FC 
Dallas Wings facility delays could have irreversible effects on rosterDallas Wings facility delays could have irreversible effects on roster
WNBA free agency is halted, but the Toronto Tempo are still making additionsWNBA free agency is halted, but the Toronto Tempo are still making additions
USWNT and Portland Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey headed to Manchester City via transferUSWNT and Portland Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey headed to Manchester City via transfer
Why WNBA free agency can’t progress right nowWhy WNBA free agency can’t progress right now
Breakout Star: Angel City FC forward Riley Tiernan signs contract extension through 2028Breakout Star: Angel City FC forward Riley Tiernan signs contract extension through 2028
NWSL RECORD: San Diego Wave acquire Brazilian forward Ludmila from Chicago Stars for $800,000 in intraleague transfer fundsNWSL RECORD: San Diego Wave acquire Brazilian forward Ludmila from Chicago Stars for $800,000 in intraleague transfer funds
Winningest Head Coach in NWSL History: Laura Harvey signs three-year extension with Seattle ReignWinningest Head Coach in NWSL History: Laura Harvey signs three-year extension with Seattle Reign
WNBA rookie will make Unrivaled debut as injuries mountWNBA rookie will make Unrivaled debut as injuries mount
Report: USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey’s base transfer from Manchester City to Portland Thorns at $875,000 with add-onsReport: USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey’s base transfer from Manchester City to Portland Thorns at $875,000 with add-ons
1 WNBA player just made history — and it’s worth a watch1 WNBA player just made history — and it’s worth a watch
The CBA has expired: What’s next for the WNBA?The CBA has expired: What’s next for the WNBA?
NWSL Trade Alert: Denver Summit FC acquires CANWNT star Janine Sonis via trade from Racing LouisvilleNWSL Trade Alert: Denver Summit FC acquires CANWNT star Janine Sonis via trade from Racing Louisville
Blockbuster Trade | Club Record: Orlando Pride acquire $650,000 from Angel City FC for USWNT defender Emily SamsBlockbuster Trade | Club Record: Orlando Pride acquire $650,000 from Angel City FC for USWNT defender Emily Sams
3 WNBA players injured ahead of Unrivaled’s second day of action3 WNBA players injured ahead of Unrivaled’s second day of action
The WNBA might have finally accepted the players have the leverage hereThe WNBA might have finally accepted the players have the leverage here
The North Carolina Courage sign CANWNT superstar GK Kailen SheridanThe North Carolina Courage sign CANWNT superstar GK Kailen Sheridan
Denver Summit FC sign Stanford star Jasmine Aikey - No. 1 ranked NCAA Women’s Soccer player by Top Drawer SoccerDenver Summit FC sign Stanford star Jasmine Aikey - No. 1 ranked NCAA Women’s Soccer player by Top Drawer Soccer
Watching even the WNBA devalue women is incredibly dispiritingWatching even the WNBA devalue women is incredibly dispiriting

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