This past season could have been better for the NWSL team, the Washington Spirit, placing 11th with a 3-9-10 record. Hopefully, going into the 2023 season, things will look better for the team. They brought on a familiar face, Mark Parsons, as head coach this week. He had previously coached the Spirit before going to the Portland Thorns, then had an unsuccessful season and Euros … Continue reading Washington Spirit has a new coach
TW: Sexual abuse The NWSL is under fire yet again, with an investigation underway to find all allegations of abuse within the league. Here is just a summary of the 172-page report here that outlines the systematic abuse within the NWSL — Christy Holly: Asked to leave Sky Blue FC in the middle of the 2017 season due to his verbal abuse and alleged relationship … Continue reading A Summary of the Yates Report
International women’s soccer play is heating up as we are under a year away from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The USWNT announced they will take on the Spanish National Team in Pamplona, Spain on October 11th at El Sadar Stadium. This exciting matchup is in addition to their face-off with the England National Team on October 7th at … Continue reading The Road to the World Cup
The USWNT touched down in Utah this week to prepare for their summer match schedule to qualify for the 2023 World Cup. They played Colombia, winning 2-0. It’s always good to hear and see the USWNT continue to win matches, but the inspiring news surrounds USWNT player Carson Pickett. Pickett made history by being the first athlete with a limb difference to play for the … Continue reading Carson Pickett makes history for national team
The NWSL has recently been striving to be more inclusive with its LGBTQ+ fans, supporters and players. With the inauguration of new clubs like Angel City, and the San Diego Wave, this league has the opportunity to make safe spaces for all fans and players despite a rocky history with the league and its support of the LGBTQ+ community. The sport of soccer unfortunately has … Continue reading NWSL strives towards LGBTQ inclusivity
Jessica Berman has been appointed as the National Women’s Soccer League commissioner. This process took over five months and happened after a disorderly 2021 season, where five coaches were dismissed or resigned due to a plethora of accusations from players. She joins the NWSL with an impressive resume of previous experience within professional sports. Berman was the National Lacrosse League deputy commissioner and executive vice … Continue reading Jessica Berman Appointed As NWSL Commissioner
“When we win, everyone wins.” Megan Rapinoe The United States Women’s National Soccer Team and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) have finally settled the class action lawsuit of equal pay for a total of $24 million. The players will receive $22 million with the USSF also paying $2 million to benefit the USWNT players. Each player will be able to apply for up to … Continue reading Historic Win for USWNT and the Fight for Equal Pay
We have all seen the viral videos of people running onto fields during sporting events. The moment their feet touch the grass they are pursued by a handful of security guards, which often leads to an epic chase and eventual smackdown. Nowadays, security at sporting events is taken very seriously to prevent any harm to the athletes or their spectators. So the question is – … Continue reading Sam Kerr: Chelsea Football Player & Part-time Security Guard
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