The league has 14 teams, unchanged from the 2024 season, which set a record for average attendance and television ratings.
[2] The 2025 season is not expected to see the return of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, an international competition between clubs from the NWSL and Liga MX Femenil of Mexico.
[3] It will be the first season without a college draft; the 2025 rookie class will enter the league as free agents.
[14] The regular season will begin on March 14 with each team playing 26 matches—13 at home and 13 away.
Matches will be paused from June 23 to July 31 to accommodate international competitions, including the UEFA Women's Euro and Copa América Femenina.