The NWSL's 2026 jerseys have arrived
All 16 clubs released their 2026 jersey designs this morning — with a few teams going the extra mile, plus the PWHL returns to the ice and more news to know
NWSL clubs drop new 2026 jerseys
Select clubs will be implementing third kits for the first time this season. (Nike)
The NWSL is gearing up, as all 16 clubs released their 2026 jersey designs this morning — with a few teams going the extra mile.
Incoming expansion teams Boston and Denver already introduced their inaugural home and away jerseys in a sneak peek earlier this month.
“We wanted designs that truly stand out and reflect the growing cultural momentum around the sport,” said NWSL VP of consumer products Katie Eaton. “These kits celebrate local pride and capture the energy, culture, and passion that fuel our league, the communities behind it and the sport’s continued growth.” (See full release)
Standing out: Every new NWSL jersey tells a story, with some dynamic concepts — including first-ever third kits – leaning into local details.
Washington is debuting its first-ever cherry blossom edition, San Diego’s design reflects the city’s 1,200-acre Balboa Park, and the Pride’s Unity Kit symbolizes “the strength, resilience, and unity of the City of Orlando” 10 years after the Pulse Nightclub tragedy.
Others embrace regional lore, like Racing’s nod to Louisville’s history as the world’s leading disco ball producer, North Carolina’s homage to official state carnivorous plant the Venus flytrap, and Gotham’s 3D spin on Lady Liberty.
Buy now: Browse the 2026 jerseys and get one for yourself at the NWSL Shop.
Olympic stars light up PWHL’s return
US gold medalist Hayley Scamurra rejoins her Montréal teammates tonight. (Verity Griffin/Getty Images)
The PWHL returns to action tonight, with the Winter Olympics’ brightest stars rejoining their club teams as the third-year league races toward the 2026 playoffs.
Boston tops the PWHL table with two months remaining in the regular season, trailed by No. 2 Minnesota, No. 3 Montréal, and No. 4 New York.
While no team’s been officially eliminated, No. 5 Ottawa, No. 6 Vancouver, No. 7 Toronto, and No. 8 Seattle have post-Olympics ground to cover if they want to keep their postseason dreams alive. (See full standings)
Chilling rivalries: Tonight’s matchup will see two Olympic foes join forces, as Canada captain Marie Philip-Poulin joins US forward Hayley Scamurra on Montréal’s line against New York.
US captain Hilary Knight and Team USA’s 2026 leading Olympic scorer Hannah Bilka take the ice for Seattle tomorrow’s clash with Toronto, before star US goalie Aerin Frankel defends Boston’s net against Ottawa on Saturday. (See full schedule)
Olympic bump: 61 PWHL players are returning from Milan, with the league anticipating a boost after the Olympic tournament’s record viewership.
“It’s just the reality that women’s hockey isn’t going to go silent,” US veteran Kendall Coyne Schofield said before last week’s gold medal final. “You’ll be able to see every one of these players in tomorrow night’s game a week from now, which is pretty awesome and hasn’t been the case for the existence of women’s hockey.”
Tune in: Montréal takes on New York tonight at 7 PM ET, live on YouTube.
SEC titans race to the regular-season finish line
Vanderbilt is battling Texas for the SEC tournament’s No. 2 seed. (Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SEC seeding is approaching a photo finish, as ranked clashes dominate the conference’s home stretch.
With No. 3 South Carolina one win away from the regular-season title, No. 4 Texas and No. 5 Vanderbilt sit tied for second with just two regular-season games to go.
While the conference tournament weighs heavy, both squads are also looking to pad their resumes ahead of March Madness’s national showdown. (See full standings)
Big picture: The Commodores will rely on DI leading scorer Mikayla Blakes against No. 24 Alabama tonight, with the sophomore’s 26.6 points per game lifting the NCAA underdogs to an 11-3 SEC record.
“It’s a lot easier to go to top programs and just win,” Blakes said last month. “I wanted to do the uncommon thing.”
Texas will look to keep pace against No. 23 Georgia, fueled by top Longhorns scorer Madison Booker’s career-high 18.7-point average and guard Rory Harmon’s 6.5 assists and 2.8 steals per game.
Tune in: Vanderbilt faces Alabama at 7:30 PM ET (SEC Network+), before Texas takes on Georgia at 10 PM ET (ESPN).
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JWS is putting women’s sports in the hot seat, with an all new episode of Athlete Spotlight presented by Under Armour delivering an up close and personal look inside the lives of some of the sports world’s most exciting players — including world champion US flag football star Isabella Geraci.
In the episode, Geraci traces her flag football journey, from falling in love with the game at a young age to representing the US on the emerging sport’s biggest stage.
“I remember specifically when we played Mexico in the gold medal game in Finland in 2024,” she reflects. “Being there in that environment and seeing all the American flags in the stands, walking out with the team, putting on the jersey — I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is legit. We’re really here.’”
Tune in: Catch Athlete Spotlight: Isabella Geraci on YouTube.
New FOX documentary spotlights UCLA basketball
FS1’s new documentary film will capture UCLA’s 2025 Final Four run. (FOX Sports)
UCLA is getting the documentary treatment, as FOX Sports announced plans to debut the women’s basketball-focused You See L.A. on March 1st.
The one-hour special promises viewers “an intimate, all-access look” into the Bruins’ program-first 2024/25 Final Four run and its impact on this year’s historic campaign.
“This film is not only about a remarkable season on the court, but also about leadership, community, the power of women’s sports, and the resolve of a team representing something bigger than themselves,” said FOX Sports VP of development and original programming Barry Nugent. (See full release)
Big screen: Starring head coach Cori Close alongside standout players Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jacquez, and Kiki Rice, the film aims to define UCLA’s basketball culture, with commentary from legends like Reggie Miller and Candace Parker. (Watch trailer)
Don’t miss it: You See L.A. premieres this Sunday at 8 PM ET on FS1.
NWSL & BWPC drop Black History Month collab
A portion of the BHM capsule’s sales benefit the Black Women's Player Collective. (NWSL)
The NWSL is closing out Black History Month in style, teaming up with the Black Women’s Player Collective (BWPC) along with Round21 and Cross Colours for an exclusive BHM Capsule.
The five-piece collection features a scarf, t-shirts, a coach’s jacket, and a hoodie, with a portion of sales directly benefitting BWPC programming.
“Sports culture doesn’t stop when the game ends,” said Round21 founder Jasmine Maietta. “This capsule exists to deepen connection — between players and fans, history and future, sport and self-expression.” (See full release)
Better together: “Our organization was created to build pathways and demonstrate the value a connected ecosystem brings to the culture of soccer,” said BWPC executive director Imani Dorsey. “This capsule is a powerful way to showcase the progress each organization has made in growing the game at every level.”
Get yours: Check out the 2026 BHM capsule now at the NWSL Shop.
Quote of the day
“Women aren’t less than, and our achievements shouldn’t be overshadowed by anything else than how great they are.”
USA Hockey captain Hilary Knight
talking to SportsCenter after President Trump made derisive comments about the Olympic women’s team during a congratulatory call to the US men’s team.
