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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.

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In her breakout season, Seattle Reign midfielder Sam Meza aims to be the Mexican-American representation she never had growing upIn her breakout season, Seattle Reign midfielder Sam Meza aims to be the Mexican-American representation she never had growing up
Sarah Strong could play in the WNBA right now — and be very goodSarah Strong could play in the WNBA right now — and be very good
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Racing Louisville’s years-long journey to the NWSL playoffsRacing Louisville’s years-long journey to the NWSL playoffs
WNBA’s newest CBA offer puts salaries over $1 millionWNBA’s newest CBA offer puts salaries over $1 million
Leaving a Legacy: How Jess Fishlock defied the odds to change the course of Wales’ football historyLeaving a Legacy: How Jess Fishlock defied the odds to change the course of Wales’ football history
Four key takeaways from the first ever NWSL Awards ShowFour key takeaways from the first ever NWSL Awards Show
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Two star women’s basketball recruits set to join top SEC programTwo star women’s basketball recruits set to join top SEC program
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A budding superstar: How Olivia Moultrie’s dreams are becoming realityA budding superstar: How Olivia Moultrie’s dreams are becoming reality
The Michigan Wolverines could cause an upset come MarchThe Michigan Wolverines could cause an upset come March
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Raising a soccer star: Reyna Reyes’ No. 1 supporterRaising a soccer star: Reyna Reyes’ No. 1 supporter
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How West Virginia, with just five players, upset Duke in women’s basketballHow West Virginia, with just five players, upset Duke in women’s basketball
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KC Current announce major changes: Vlatko Andonovski moves to Sporting Director and Ryan Dell to GM - team now looking for next head coachKC Current announce major changes: Vlatko Andonovski moves to Sporting Director and Ryan Dell to GM - team now looking for next head coach
Hannah Hidalgo rewrites multiple records in Notre Dame winHannah Hidalgo rewrites multiple records in Notre Dame win
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Big Ten women’s basketball starter finds new team for 2026-27 via transfer portalBig Ten women’s basketball starter finds new team for 2026-27 via transfer portal
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Why this WNBA legend is excited about Big East women’s basketball airing on TNT, truTVWhy this WNBA legend is excited about Big East women’s basketball airing on TNT, truTV
6 freshmen who stood out in women college basketball’s opening week6 freshmen who stood out in women college basketball’s opening week
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Official: Arthur Blank and Atlanta awarded the 17th NWSL team and latest expansion franchiseOfficial: Arthur Blank and Atlanta awarded the 17th NWSL team and latest expansion franchise
Gotham FC Rookie of the Year contender and USWNT prospect Lilly Reale on her whirlwind first yearGotham FC Rookie of the Year contender and USWNT prospect Lilly Reale on her whirlwind first year

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