NWSL to shut down for entire 2027 Women's World Cup — a first for the league

The NWSL's 2027 calendar includes a seven-week shutdown from 24 June to 25 July, covering the whole Women's World Cup in Brazil — the league's longest mid-season break. In 2023, the NWSL paused regular-season play for five weeks but kept its Challenge Cup running. Next time, the decks are cleared completely.