The eighth season the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) begins on the weekend of April 18–19, 2020. The regular season runs through Sunday, October 18, 2020. The league has released the full schedule, which includes a break for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Defender Gina Lewandowski re-signed with Sky Blue FC for the 2020 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. The contract includes a one-year option following the season.
Forward Jodie Taylor has re-signed with the Reign FC for the 2020 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. The deal includes an addition one-year option.
Reign FC acquired midfielder Dani Weatherholt from the Orlando Pride in exchange for the Pride's natural second-round pick in the 2021 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft.
Forward Hayley Raso has left the Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) to sign a six-month contract with Everton in the FA Women's Super League (FA WSL). Portland retains the rights to Raso should she return to the NWSL.
The 2020 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft was held on January 16, 2020, in Baltimore, and as expected, Stanford's Sophia Smith was selected No. 1 overall by the Portland Thorns FC.
The North Carolina Courage made four selections at the 2020 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft: forward Ally Watt (Texas A&M) at No. 6; defender Sinclaire Miramontez (Nebraska) at No. 27; defender Addisyn Merrick (Kansas) at No. 28; and midfielder Brianne Folds (Auburn) at No. 36.
