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FILE - In this June 26, 2015, file photo, United States' Amy Rodriguez (8) controls the ball as China's Li Dongna (6) defends during the first half of a quarterfinal match in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. There are just a handful of mothers who play professional soccer in the NWSL. But when the league asks players to travel to Utah and be sequestered for more than a month, moms' voices are important. Rodriguez, who plays for the Utah Royals, has two kids. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

NWSL consulted players with kids in developing tournament

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

In this Sept. 12, 2014 file photo, members of the U.S. Women's National team warm up during practice at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. Pro soccer returns to the U.S. next month when the National Women's Soccer League starts a 25-game tournament in a pair of stadiums in Utah that will be kept clear of fans to protect players from the coronavirus. Players from the nine teams will train and live at two Salt Lake City-area hotels, the league announced Wednesday, May 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) **FILE**

NWSL returning to play with summertime tournament in Utah

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

The North Carolina Courage celebrate with the championship trophy following their win over the Chicago Red Stars in an NWSL championship soccer game in Cary, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

NWSL raises salaries, adds allocation money for 2020 season

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, North Carolina Courage's Jessica McDonald (14) heads the ball on goal during the team's NWSL soccer championship game against the Portland Thorns in Portland, Ore. Portland drew a league-record 25,218 fans to a game against the defending league champion North Carolina Courage earlier this month, evidence of a World Cup bump. In addition to bringing in new fans, players want sustained growth and stability. The key is investment. (Adam Lapierre/The Oregonian via AP, File)

NWSL players say investment key to sustaining World Cup bump

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

U.S. women's soccer team player Rose Lavelle holds her trophy as she attends a welcome event in her honor at Fountain Square, Friday, July 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. The U.S. national team beat the Netherlands 2-0 to capture a record fourth Women's World Cup title. Lavelle scored the second goal for the U.S. in the victory. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ** FILE **

Spirit’s World Cup players return home with equality, NWSL on their minds

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this photo Sept. 20, 2018, file photo, North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley is interviewed by a reporter next to the trophy for the National Women's Soccer League championship during a media event at Nike in Beaverton, Ore. The National Women’s Soccer League opens its seventh season this weekend with lingering some questions about the overall health of the league but the encouraging possibility of a World Cup “bump.” (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson, File)

NWSL’s 7th season opens, looks for bump in World Cup year

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

NWSL ends partnership with A+E Networks

Associated Press

National Women’s Soccer League recognizes players union

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 15, 2017, file photo, Portland Thorns goalie Adrianna Franch, right, stops a scoring attempt by Orlando Pride forward Jasmyne Spencer during the second half of their NWSL soccer match in Portland, Ore. The National Women’s Soccer league opens its sixth season this weekend. The defending champion Portland Thorns play the North Carolina Courage on Saturday, with both teams looking to build on last year’s success. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

NWSL opening sixth season on Saturday

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

NWSL’s Boston Breakers fold in advance of the 2018 season

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FC Kansas City of women’s soccer league ends operations

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

NWSL’s top teams face off Saturday for the title

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 15, 2017, file photo, Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair celebrates scoring a goal during the second half of their NWSL soccer match against the Orlando Pride in Portland, Ore. The Thorns will host the third-place Pride in Portland on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in their NWSL playoff semifinal game. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

Thorns seek redemption after last year’s early exit

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

In this Sept. 15, 2017 photo, U.S. forward Alex Morgan (13) moves the ball against New Zealand during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Commerce City, Colo. The U.S. Women's National Team Players Association is donating $16,000 to help get the union for players in the National Women's Soccer League off the ground. The NWSL Players Association represents more than 160 players who are not paid by the U.S. and Canadian soccer federations. Those federations pay the salaries of several national team players who are allocated across the five-year-old women's professional league.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

US women’s team gives seed money to help launch NWSL union

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, April 15, 2017, file photo, Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair celebrates scoring a goal during the second half of their NWSL soccer match against the Orlando Pride in Portland, Ore. Sinclair and the Thorns opened up the National Women’s Soccer League season last week with a victory over the Orlando Pride. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

Christine Sinclair sets the tone for Portland Thorns

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

CORRECTS FIRST NAME TO TOBIN INSTEAD OF ROBIN - Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, from left, are honored before the Portland Thorns’ NWSL soccer match against the Seattle Reign in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The trio were part of the U.S. team that won the Women’s World Cup this summer. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson)

Women’s World Cup leads to surge in attendance in top women’s soccer league

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

NWSL sees mixed results in startup season

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

New pro women’s soccer league on FOX Sports TV

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Wambach, Morgan highlight new pro soccer league

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press