Resolution criteria:

This market will resolve to the team that wins the 2025 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Championship. The championship is scheduled for November 22, 2025. If the championship is canceled or not held for any reason, the market will resolve as N/A.

Background:

The 2025 NWSL season features 14 teams competing in a balanced 26-match regular season over 25 weeks, starting on March 14, 2025. The regular season concludes on November 2, 2025, followed by an eight-team playoff leading to the championship match on November 22, 2025. (nwslsoccer.com)

Team Overviews:

• Orlando Pride: The defending champions, having secured both the regular season and playoff titles in 2024. They will open the 2025 season with a rematch against the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Challenge Cup on March 7, 2025. (nwslsoccer.com)

• Washington Spirit: Finalists in the 2024 NWSL Championship, they will face Orlando Pride in the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup. (nwslsoccer.com)

• Kansas City Current: Home opener against Portland Thorns FC on March 15, 2025. (si.com)

• North Carolina Courage: Acquired midfielder Jaedyn Shaw, aiming to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. (nwslsoccer.com)

• NJ/NY Gotham FC: Traded forward Lynn Williams and goalkeeper Cassie Miller to Seattle Reign FC in exchange for midfielder Jaelin Howell, an international roster slot, and allocation money. (reuters.com)

• Seattle Reign FC: Strengthened their roster by acquiring forward Lynn Williams and goalkeeper Cassie Miller from NJ/NY Gotham FC. (reuters.com)

• Houston Dash: Acquired veteran goalkeeper Abby Smith from NJ/NY Gotham FC and defender Christen Westphal from San Diego Wave FC to bolster their defense. (reuters.com, reuters.com)

• Angel City FC: Signed French forward Julie Dufour from Paris FC and midfielder Macey Hodge from Mississippi State Bulldogs to enhance their attacking options. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Chicago Stars FC: Rebranded from Chicago Red Stars, they will open their season against Orlando Pride on March 14, 2025. (nwslsoccer.com)

• Racing Louisville FC: Acquired midfielder Jaedyn Shaw to strengthen their midfield. (nwslsoccer.com)

• San Diego Wave FC: Traded defender Christen Westphal to Houston Dash and will face Angel City FC in their season opener on March 16, 2025. (reuters.com, nwslsoccer.com)

• Portland Thorns FC: Three-time NWSL champions, they will begin their 2025 season against Kansas City Current on March 15, 2025. (si.com)

• Utah Royals FC: Signed Spanish left-back Nuria Rábano from Wolfsburg, joining compatriots Ana Tejada and Claudia Zornoza to form a strong Spanish contingent. (as.com)

• Bay FC: Newly established team set to make their NWSL debut in 2025, with their home opener against Racing Louisville FC on March 22, 2025. (bayfc.com)

Considerations:

• Expansion Teams: Bay FC is a new addition to the league in 2025, which may impact the competitive landscape.

• International Competitions: The league will pause play during the month of July to accommodate international tournaments, which may affect team rosters and performance. (nwslsoccer.com)

• Player Movements: Significant trades and acquisitions in the offseason could influence team dynamics and performance in the upcoming season.