?We have the full support of the United States government in this project, the President of the United States is fully supportive and encouraged us to have this joint bid." By Peter Nolan

Five years on and still standing, NWSL entered that fifth season this weekend armed with a new national game of the week on Lifetime, a streaming deal with go90. By Peter Nolan

Sunday sees Group C take to the field with the U.S.A. going up against Jamaica at 1:30 while El Salvador challenge Mexico in the late match at 3:00. By Peter Nolan

Hot on the heels of what is being hailed as an NWSL friendly Collective Bargaining Agreement between U.S. Soccer and the USWNT Players Association the league. By Peter Nolan