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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

Sandy, Utah — The Houston Dash have made history. In the club's existence, the Dash have never made it to a knockout-round competitive match. Houston hasn't been able to reach the playoffs in the NWSL's lifetime. However, with the Challenge Cup, that changed. Not only did Houston make an elimination-round match, but the Dash succeeded, too. Houston scrambled, fought and … [Read more...] about Houston Dash crowned NWSL Challenge Cup champions over Chicago

PODCAST - What's up Internet? Matt Pollard joins Daniel Sperry and Rachael Kriger to discuss the NWSL Semi-final matchups, and the results of the group stages. We break down every game of the MiB Round of 16 and what went down in the group stage and why. Last Word SC Radio: MiB Round of 16 Dan has two new Atlanta United rants, Rachael decides not to play "homer" for Seattle, … [Read more...] about Last Word SC Radio: MiB Round of 16 Preview

PODCAST - What's up internet? Matt Pollard returns to join Daniel Sperry and Rachael Kriger to discuss the shocking NWSL Quarterfinals matchups, and the second group stage matches of the MLS is Back Tournament. They make predictions on the NWSL semi-finals and the key final round of group matches for the MLS is Back tournament. Last Word SC Radio: NWSL Quarterfinals, MLS is … [Read more...] about Last Word SC Radio: NWSL Quarterfinals, MLS is Back

Herriman, Utah — The Utah Royals FC had plenty of confidence heading into the NWSL Challenge. The Royals bid and were chosen to host the tournament, which kicked off in June. However, after last night's loss to the Houston Dash, the Royals won't be advancing in the tournament. That means the Royals won't be featuring in their usual home stadium: Rio Tinto. Challenge Cup … [Read more...] about Houston Dash send tournament hosts Utah home on penalty kicks

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

Tacoma, Washington (July 29, 2019) — The fans were there and they filled up Cheney Stadium. They wanted to see star players like Allie Long and Megan Rapinoe return to action. The fans also wanted to see their new players, who also went to the FIFA Women's World Cup. Reign FC had a lot of rebuilding in the middle of a season. Injuries have cursed the team and their injury … [Read more...] about NWSL: Chicago Red Stars pile on the goals on the road against Reign FC

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

Tacoma, Washington — Weather delays have not been kind to the National Women's Soccer League. Normally, it's typical to see a Washington Spirit or North Carolina Courage match get delayed. After all, they are on the East Coast and North Carolina can sometimes be susceptible to hurricane aftermath. However, this time, the delay happened on the West Coast. In Tacoma, Reign … [Read more...] about NWSL: Megan Rapinoe makes season debut after long weather delay