Jeff Kassouf Oct 27, 2026, 05:06 AM ET

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Jeff Kassouf covers women's soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women's soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics.

The NWSL 's growth continues at a rapid pace in 2026, and with it come growing pains. From expansion teams and controversial new roster rules to new international competitions and increased spending in the global market, the NWSL is navigating several pivotal decisions that will shape its future.

What better time than now for ESPN's third annual NWSL GM Survey?…