Topics: TV Schedules, TV Listings, National Women's Soccer League
With the NWSL ending it's broadcast partnership with A+E Networks, Yahoo Sports is set to stream live all the non-televised matches. Live Soccer TV is on hand to provide all the info you need to follow the 2019 National Women's Soccer League.

When does the 2019 National Women's Soccer League start?

The regular season for the 2019 National Women's Soccer League commences on Saturday, April 13. This year's campaign will conclude on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Which teams are playing in the 2019 National Women's Soccer League?

This year's participating teams include the following:

  • Chicago Red Stars

  • Houston Dash

  • North Carolina Courage

  • Orlando Pride Portland

  • Thorns Reign FC

  • Sky Blue FC

  • Utah Royals FC

  • Washington Spirit

Who are the current champions of the NWSL?

The North Carolina Courage won last year's NWSL Shield. The team finished the campaign with 15 more points than second place Portland Thorns.

Courage went ahead to defeat Thorns in the NWSL Championship final by 3–0 in September 2018. As a result, it became the first team in history to win the NWSL Shield and the NWSL Championship double in a single season.

What are the key fixtures of the 2019 National Women's Soccer League?

Having qualified to the Playoffs alongside Courage and Thorns in the last edition of the competition, matches involving Seattle Reigns FC and Chicago Red Stars will be of key interest.

Utah Royals and Houston Dash also possess the potential to go far this season. Below is a list of some potential mouth-watering fixtures to look forward to:

  • North Carolina Courage vs Chicago Red Stars

  • Orlando Pride vs Portland Thorns

  • Chicago Red Stars vs Portland Thorns

  • Houston Dash North Carolina Courage

  • Chicago Red Stars vs Reign FC

  • North Carolina Courage vs Portland Thorns

Click here to access the complete schedule information about the aforemention fixtures.

What is the format of the National Women's Soccer League?

A team's position in the standings is determined by the points earned. The conventional points allocation of three for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a loss is used.

Should there be a tie when determining the final standings and the teams eligible to feature in the Playoffs, the NWSL uses the following rules in descending order to break the tie.

  • Head to Head win/loss record between the teams involved.

  • Greatest goal margin in the entire season.

  • Greatest total number of goals scored.

  • 4. Apply #1–3 to games played on the road.

  • 5. Apply #1–3 to games played at home.

  • 6. A coin toss is the final alternative if all the above options are exhausted. 

Who is broadcasting / streaming the 2019 National Women's Soccer League?

Yahoo! Sports will stream every NWSL 2019 match online. International fans will be able to stream matches on the NWSL app and website.

Following the abrupt termination of agreement between the NWSL and A+E Networks, the women's soccer league without traditional TV broadcast partner ahead of the new season.

Where can I find the full fixtures for the 2019 National Women's Soccer League?

Visit our NWSL competition page for full fixtures and live broadcast listings.