**NWSL 2026 Mega-Preview: The Lowdown on All 16 Teams** The Nigerian women's soccer league may be gaining momentum, but have you been following the drama unfolding in the US? The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is back, and this season promises to be even more unpredictable than the last. From the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 season to the busy offseason, several teams have undergone significant changes. The Washington Spirit, led by star player Trinity Rodman, pushed for a rule change to prevent her from leaving the league for a European team. The Spirit's efforts succeeded, and Rodman remains in the NWSL. Meanwhile, two new teams, Denver Summit FC and Boston Legacy FC, joined the league, with Summit FC already making headlines for their high attendance expectations and the signing of US women's national team captain, Lindsey Heaps. In our annual mega-preview, our team of experts - Megan Swanick, Joseph Lowery, and Cesar Hernandez - has predicted the end-of-the-season standings for all 16 teams. We've taken their individual predictions and averaged them together to produce one final, collective forecast. Here's how they see the season playing out, with a rundown on what's changed for each team since Gotham FC lifted the championship trophy in November. **Check out the full preview below:** 1. **Gotham FC**: The reigning champions have a new coach, Chris Armas, who's taking over from Vlatko Andonovski. This will be Armas' first managerial role in professional women's soccer, but the team has also made significant midfield signings. 2. **Washington Spirit**: The Spirit have secured Trinity Rodman's services and are looking to build on their strong 2025 season. 3. **Denver Summit FC**: The newcomers are expected to break records with their attendance figures and have signed a top US women's national team player, Lindsey Heaps. 4. **Boston Legacy FC**: The new team has had a challenging offseason, but they're looking to make amends on the pitch. Stay tuned for our in-depth analysis of each team's chances, and don't miss the live matches on ESPN+ this season. Which team do you think will dominate the NWSL in 2026? Let us know in the comments! **Watch Gotham vs. Boston live on ABC on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET, or stream all NWSL matches live on ESPN+ (U.S.).**