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
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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
NWSL: Portland packs in record crowd, Chicago wins fifth-straight match
Portland, Oregon — It's no secret that the Portland Thorns are good at getting fans into Providence Park. A stadium that they share with an MLS club, the Timbers, the Portland Thorns consistently put up big attendance numbers. However, this weekend, they took it to new extremes. Portland smashed an NWSL attendance record this weekend. A total of 25,218 packed themselves … [Read more...] about NWSL: Portland packs in record crowd, Chicago wins fifth-straight match
NWSL Roundup: Alyse LaHue named Sky Blue GM; Dorian forces schedule change
New Jersey — Alyse LaHue has brought real change to Sky Blue FC. The morale around the club seems higher than ever and fans are once again excited to get back into the seats of Yurcak Field. While Sky Blue FC still might not be a first-place team, the differences off the pitch are shaping how the players perform on the pitch. LaHue is a major people person. She markets … [Read more...] about NWSL Roundup: Alyse LaHue named Sky Blue GM; Dorian forces schedule change
NWSL: No decision day, as Reign FC clinches final playoff spot
Tacoma, Washington — It almost seemed impossible a few months ago. Reign FC had a laundry list of injuries, with more than 10 on the injury report at a time. However, defying the impossible, the team turned around, saw young players rise up and secured the final NWSL playoff spot yesterday. Reign FC is back in the playoffs for the second year in a row. Vlatko Andonovski has … [Read more...] about NWSL: No decision day, as Reign FC clinches final playoff spot