Link: https://equalizersoccer.com/2026/03/14/nwsl-drama-returns-in-full-swing-on-day-2/

With five games across the second day of 2026 National Women’s Soccer League play, and plenty of action, it felt like the league truly returned after a somewhat slow opening night.

No team won by more than one goal, but various sides scored multiple goals, there were no draws, debutants made their impact felt and the disciplinary cards were flying.

Happy birthday, Croix Bethune:

The Current added one of the league’s most dynamic and exciting young midfielders when they traded for Croix Bethune in the offseason. Making her debut for Kansas City, and on her birthday, Bethune scored the equalizer in the 57th minute. She looked fantastic before the goal, but the score and celebration certainly put the icing on the cake.