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What is next for women's soccer?

With the collapse of the WPS, soccer insiders have various ideas about what comes next and whether there is the commitment to keep a league alive.

May 18 4:43 PM ET | By Beau Dure

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Miesha Tate fights for respect

Old-school MMA champ Miesha Tate says brash challenger Ronda Rousey is bad for the sport. Can Tate prove it in the cage?

Mar 2 | By Beau Dure

WPS wants summary judgment in Borislow suit

Women's Professional Soccer has stepped up its effort to get out of the Florida court system, where it says magicJack owner Dan Borislow is trying to prolong the league's stay in legal limbo.

Feb 20 1:57 PM ET | By Beau Dure

Flash, Breakers of WPS to play 2012 in WPSL

While Women's Professional Soccer prepares for more rounds in court, some of its current and former teams have made plans to play in 2012.

Feb 10 4:44 PM ET | By Beau Dure

WPS says U.S. Soccer stopped Borislow's deal

WPS asked the court in its filing for a status conference, which is a hearing. If the hearing is granted, the league will likely ask for Borislow's lawsuit to be dismissed.

Feb 3 7:25 PM ET | By Beau Dure

Suspended season brings uncertainty

The only thing clear is the battle with Dan Borislow goes on. We look at the prospects for the league, its teams and women's soccer.

Jan 30 | By Beau Dure

WPS, Borislow agree to work together again

Women's Professional Soccer and magicJack franchise owner Dan Borislow appear to be on their way to settling an ongoing legal dispute.

Jan 18 | By Beau Dure

Timeline of Borislow's dealings with WPS

Court documents from the former magicJack owner's two lawsuits against the league detail his brief, stormy tenure in WPS.

Jan 10 | By Beau Dure

Borislow, magicJack score court victory vs. WPS

The legal battle drags on as judge rules WPS failed to follow proper procedures before terminating the team. The two sides will be back in court Jan. 18.

Jan 10 | By Beau Dure

Tina Ellertson combines family and soccer

Balancing motherhood and soccer hasn't always been easy, but the star defender has seen her two daughters grow right along with her career.

Dec 26 | By Beau Dure

WPS owners accept U.S. Soccer's terms

U.S. Soccer granted WPS conditional Division 1 status, and the team owners have agreed to terms.

Dec 13 | By Beau Dure

U.S. Soccer renews WPS' top-tier status

The future of Women's Professional Soccer hung in the balance as a top-sanctioned league, but U.S. Soccer has renewed its status.

Dec 12 | By Beau Dure

Trying to figure out what's next for the WPS

The WPS is still not out of the woods, but keeping its Division 1 sanction from U.S. Soccer helps clear its future path a bit.

Dec 12 | By Beau Dure

U.S. Soccer meeting could decide WPS' future

The WPS wants to continue operating as a Division I-sanctioned pro league, but it will need U.S. Soccer to grant it that status.

Dec 12 | By Beau Dure

WPS facing pressure over its future

The WPS has some fires to put out. Former owner Dan Borislow is suing the WPS to get his magicJack franchise back, and U.S. Soccer is threatening to de-sanction the league.

Nov 28 | By Beau Dure

Answering the tough questions

It takes a scorecard to figure out what's going on with the WPS these days. We lay out the issues for you.

Nov 28 | By Beau Dure

Virginia finally makes quarterfinals

After five years of falling in the third round of the NCAA soccer tournament, the Cavaliers prevail with their patented possession-style play.

Nov 23 | By Beau Dure

Dan Borislow files suit against WPS

The magicJack owner seeks to get his team reinstated. As the saga continues, U.S. stars Abby Wambach and Hope Solo remain without a pro team.

Nov 18 | By Beau Dure

Maryland's success a team effort

The Terps, led by a talented core of players, are hitting their stride as they head into the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Nov 15 | By Beau Dure

Duke hopes to make noise in NCAAs

Kelly Cobb (above) and the Blue Devils are aiming to make this the year they get over the hump to become one of the nation's top teams.

Nov 7 | By Beau Dure

WPS terminates relationship with magicJack

The WPS Board of Governors voted Tuesday to terminate its relationship with the South Florida franchise, leaving many big names in limbo.

Oct 27 | By Beau Dure

New WPS boss Jennifer O'Sullivan ready for kickoff

Jennifer O'Sullivan's tenure in chaotic Arena Football League should prove good training for leading women's soccer.

Oct 19 | By Beau Dure

What's at stake at the Pan Am Games

The Pan American Games aren't just about the competition. In several sports, there are 2012 Olympic spots on the line. Here's espnW's sport-by-sport breakdown.

Oct 13 | By Beau Dure

American women to watch at Pan Am Games

espnW offers a snapshot of the top American female athletes competing at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Oct 13 | By Beau Dure

Jennifer O'Sullivan to lead WPS

Looking for stability, league chooses executive from Arena Football League as next CEO.

Sep 26 | By Beau Dure