The NWSL Challenge Cup will wrap up this Saturday with the Portland Thorns FC taking on Gotham FC — formerly Sky Blue FC — at home. It’s a bit of a different tale than last year, and a whole new tournament format. For starters, teams have not been secluded to one area. Playing in home markets have brought back a sense of normalcy. There are fans in attendance too. While the … [Read more...] about Five things we learned at the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup
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NWSL National Anthem Issue: A Standing Player is Worth a Thousands Tweets
EDITORIAL – The NWSL has a problem. Well, the NWSL has a lot of problems but the one I’m talking about today is completely within their control to fix. The NWSL makes the choice to play the national anthem before every match and they need to stop. NWSL National Anthem Issue: A Picture of a Standing Player is Worth a Thousands Tweets There are a lot of reasons the NWSL needs to … [Read more...] about NWSL National Anthem Issue: A Standing Player is Worth a Thousands Tweets
Last Word SC Radio: MLS is Back Back, NWSL Updates
PODCAST — What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Matt and Rachael sit down (virtually) to talk. We discuss the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup getting cancelled for 2020. The MLS regular season is back and in full swing. We talk the highlights from last week. Then, Rachael gives some key NWSL updates. That spurs a conversation about the exodus of NWSL/USWNT stars to … [Read more...] about Last Word SC Radio: MLS is Back Back, NWSL Updates
Sky Blue FC stuns Washington Spirit on penalties, 4-3
Herriman, Utah — Kailen Sheridan has always been up for the task. Penalty kicks are second nature to the Canadian goalkeeper for Sky Blue FC. And, penalty kicks have been a story in the NWSL Challenge Cup. Sheridan stood tall in goal for Sky Blue, helping the club advance to the Challenge Cup semifinals. Sheridan made a huge penalty save against Bayley Feist. It was the … [Read more...] about Sky Blue FC stuns Washington Spirit on penalties, 4-3
North Carolina Courage pick up victory over 10-person Washington team
Cary, North Carolina — It wasn't the type of evening on the radar. After watching the rain trickle onto the field and then wash into the actual corridors of Sahlen Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, the match between the Courage and Washington Spirit was moved to Saturday. However, Saturday was already a jam-packed day. Not only were there two NWSL games, but the U.S. Women's … [Read more...] about North Carolina Courage pick up victory over 10-person Washington team