History of NWSL records and statistics in Timeline

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NWSL records and statistics

NWSL records and statistics encompass both active and defunct teams from the league's inception in 2013. The league initially had eight teams, four of which still exist under their original names. These historical stats provide a comprehensive overview of the league's performance since its beginning.

April 13, 2013: Inaugural NWSL Season

On April 13, 2013, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) kicked off its inaugural season with 8 participating clubs. Four of these original clubs still exist under their original names.

2013: Start of the NWSL

From 2013 through 2023 regular seasons, each team that has been active since the start of the NWSL played a total of 226 matches.

2020: Inaugural NWSL Challenge Cup

In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NWSL Challenge Cup was created as a substitute for the regular season. Statistics from the Challenge Cup are tracked separately from regular season statistics.

2020: Inaugural Challenge Cup and Community Shield

In 2020, the inaugural Challenge Cup was held, and the Fall Series included the Community Shield game, separate from the NWSL Shield, since there was no regular season.

2023: 2013-2023 NWSL Regular Seasons

From 2013 through 2023 regular seasons, each team that has been active since the start of the NWSL played a total of 226 matches.

2023: 2023 NWSL Playoffs

Through 2023, statistics include playoff games.

November 3, 2024: NWSL Regular Season and Playoff Matches

Through November 3, 2024, statistics include both regular season and playoff matches in the NWSL.

November 23, 2024: 2024 NWSL Playoffs

Through November 23, 2024, the statistics include the 2024 NWSL Playoffs.

2024: 2024 NWSL Season Statistics

Through the 2024 season, statistics include only regular season games.