ALL POSTS TAGGED "NWSL" - Page 6
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 480 days agoUSL Super League aim to launch as D1 women's league in 2024
Originally announced in 2021, the women's USL Super League has now confirmed the first group of inaugural markets for its 2024 inaugural season. But that's not all – the league is now targeting to launch as a first division league, not a second division as originally announced. If they meet USSF sanctioning requirements as intended, […]
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 481 days agoRecapping the key takeaways from NWSL gameweek 7
Gameweek 7 in the NWSL brought more stout efforts across the league. Ashley Hatch scored again for league-leading Washington. North Carolina put on a masterclass of midfield play, Marta again wowed and defenses stepped up with more stout efforts in NWSL gameweek 7. Each fixture in NWSL gameweek 7 Racing Louisville 3-0 Chicago Red Stars […]
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 486 days agoNWSL plans to expand to 16 teams by 2026
The NWSL hopes to see 16 teams in the league in just three years. League Commissioner Jessica Berman, speaking to the Washington Post, sees consistent expansion over the next three years. Some of those are already confirmed. The Utah Royals are returning to NWSL play for the 2024 campaign. The side last played in 2020. […]
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 488 days agoNWSL weekend wrap-up: What we learned from gameweek 6
Another short week to prepare for league action due to midweek NWSL Challenge Cup matches was highlighted by a national CBS broadcast on Saturday afternoon for gameweek 6. Trinity Rodman moved further along in the USWNT conversation with her performance against San Diego in that game. She showed a national television audience why she is […]
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 495 days agoNWSL weekend wrap-up: Close games galore in gameweek 5
Bella Bixby’s dramatic equalizer for Portland, Debinha’s two-goal masterclass and Orlando’s shock win against San Diego highlighted the results of gameweek 5 in NWSL. As we approach the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, NWSL play is becoming more open and aggressive. Many players are vying to impress their respective national team managers to get a […]
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 496 days agoIs the WSL heading down the wrong path of a closed league?
England's WSL – Women's Super League – has risen to become one of the top women's competitions in the world. With big-name clubs, and an ever-improving roster of players, the WSL continues to evolve. The 2022/23 season has seen two English sides, Arsenal and Chelsea, reach the semifinals of the UEFA Women's Champions League. The […]
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 502 days agoNWSL weekend wrap-up: Return to action in gameweek 4
After midweek Challenge Cup action, the NWSL returned this weekend with some fireworks in gameweek 4. Megan Rapinoe reminded us of her quality over dead balls, and Lynn Williams scored her third goal in a week, reminding us how effective she potentially could be for the USWNT. Portland won again and San Diego showed its […]
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Angel City FC
/ 509 days agoJulie Ertz to join Angel City FC in NWSL after one game since 2019
Julie Ertz is making her return to the National Women's Soccer League with Angel City. Ertz last played in NWSL in 2021, when she made just one appearance with the Chicago Red Stars. Before then, she made 94 appearance with Chicago over a six-season spell. Ertz only made her return to competitive play in the […]
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 510 days agoNWSL weekend wrap-up: What we learned from gameweek 3
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) fired back into action this weekend following a two-week international break. San Diego dropped its first match of the season, while Houston surprisingly held Portland at home. Portland Thorns 1-1 Houston Dash Houston held the Thorns at Providence Park, extending the Dash’s unbeaten streak to three when visiting Portland […]
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News
/ 522 days agoInvestors buy NWSL expansion team for $53 million in Bay Area
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has officially announced plans for a new expansion team in San Francisco's Bay Area. It is the 14th host region in the United States women's top flight, and its first season is in 2024. There are currently a dozen teams in the league, but two additional clubs will be […]
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 523 days agoNWSL weekend wrap-up: High-scoring gameweek 2
NWSL enjoyed a prime placement match on CBS over-the-air this weekend and Sophia Smith of Portland took full advantage in gameweek 2, recording a hat-trick. That, as well as how VAR is impacting the games and everything else, in this weekend’s NWSL gameweek 2 wrap-up. NWSL gameweek 2 brings goal fest KC Current 1-4 Portland […]
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 530 days agoNWSL weekend wrap-up: Takeaways from gameweek 1
NWSL returned this weekend to kickoff a new season in gameweek 1. The league entered its eleventh campaign. Part of the additions and changes was the welcoming of VAR. And, in true VAR fashion, it dominates the discussion of the league in its first weekend back. Regardless, gameweek 1 in the NWSL featured great performances. […]
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Leagues: NWSL
/ 531 days agoNWSL's San Diego breaks record for largest opening attendance
San Diego Wave FC opened their 2023 NWSL campaign in dramatic fashion as they score an 89th penalty to secure a 3-2 win over Chicago Red Stars in front of a record 30,854 sell-out crowd at the Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday evening. The hosts fell behind in the 18th minute when Red Stars midfielder Yuki […]
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Angel City FC
/ 534 days agoAngel City FC documentary coming to HBO and HBO Max
An Angel City FC documentary is coming in May 2023 to HBO and HBO Max. The NWSL's Los Angeles-based club debuted in 2022, pulling in the largest average crowds in the league. The three part docuseries is aptly titled "ANGEL CITY," and will premiere on HBO and streaming service HBO Max. It will follow the […]
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Kits
/ 535 days ago2023 NWSL kits reviewed ahead of new season
The new National Women's Soccer League season is nearly here, and that means the 2023 NWSL kits are also hitting the pitch. The league-wide uniform supplier deal with Nike continues in 2023, with each of the league's twelve clubs getting at least one new top this season (well, maybe for each team, nothing from the […]