EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTwo years after abuse scandals rocked the NWSL, some league general managers are now voicing concerns that reforms for players have "gone too far," a survey by ESPN found, which has prompted pushback from the players association.In an anonymous ESPN survey of GMs from each of the league's 14 teams, all unanimously said that the culture of the…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIt's Monday, and another week of NWSL action is in the books, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings.Our rankings are derived from a combination of key season statistics (points per game, goal differential, expected goal differential), recent performance, the Opta computer ratings and the observations of our writers.Who's climbing the table? Who's in a free fall?…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe National Women's Soccer League is growing faster than ever, but it's also at an inflection point.The league and the NWSL Players Association recently announced a new collective bargaining agreement through 2030 that brings sweeping and transformative changes, including full free agency, the elimination of drafts and increased minimum salaries. Meanwhile, the league continues to expand with a…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsArgentina coach Lionel Scaloni has said he is hopeful he will have Lionel Messi available for the World Cup qualifiers in October.Messi, 37, has not played since sustaining a right ankle injury during the Copa América final against Colombia on July 14.The Argentina captain recently returned to train with Inter Miami and could feature in Saturday's MLS game…