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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

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

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

Orlando, Florida — Alex Morgan is finished for the rest of the 2019 NWSL season. The Orlando Pride announced that the World Cup winning forward is done for the season. She's been nursing a knee injury ever since that World Cup, which happened this past summer. The Pride said that she's suffered a patella stress reaction in her right knee. Morgan was also diagnosed with a … [Read more...] about NWSL Roundup: Alex Morgan out for the rest of 2019; Dash to make history

Portland, Oregon — Andressinha is going home. The Brazilian international and the Portland Thorns agreed to mutually part ways, the club announced on Wednesday. Andressinha has been searching for more playing time. Joining the Thorns for two seasons, Andressinha appeared in just seven matches in 2019, starting four matches. She scored once against the Orlando Pride back in … [Read more...] about NWSL: Portland, Andressinha part ways; Houston picks up Katie Stengel

Chicago, Illinois — The Chicago Red Stars have acquired Kealia Ohai, via a trade with the Houston Dash. The news was first reported by John D. Halloran and The Equalizer. Moments later, the teams each confirmed the news. Ohai was seemingly the face of the franchise for Houston. Drafted in 2014, Ohai has spent her entire club career with the Dash. In her first two seasons, … [Read more...] about NWSL: Kealia Ohai traded to Chicago Red Stars, Houston gets Katie Naughton

Baltimore, Maryland — In front of a crowd of hundred of fellow players, professional coaches and media, Sophia Smith stood up proudly. She heard her name first in the NWSL College Draft. Her selection was historic, as she became the first-ever teenager drafted in the league. Smith is the newest member of the Portland Thorns. Before the draft kicked off, a flurry of trades … [Read more...] about NWSL: Sophia Smith goes No. 1 and trade craziness ensues in Baltimore

PODCAST - What's up internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, we talk all things NWSL Challenge Cup. The NWSL will be the first soccer league in the United States or Canada to resume play with the COVID-19 pandemic. LWSC Radio: NWSL Challenge Cup Round Table Discussion Last Word SC Radio is a part of Last Word on Sports Media and an affiliate member of the Beautiful Game … [Read more...] about LWSC Radio: NWSL Challenge Cup Analysis