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Kansas City Current Sign Morgan Gautrat and Vanessa DiBernardo in NWSL Free Agency

Football, NWSL, Sports / Dan Berridge / December 24, 2022

The Kansas City Current announced the double signing of experienced due Morgan Gautrat and Vanessa DiBernardo on Wednesday (December 7th), adding to what is an already impressive looking roster. The experienced midfield pairing will supplement a Kansas City midfield that already boasts the likes of Sam Mewis and Lo’eau LaBonta. The Current are going places […]

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The Orlando Pride Announce Seb Hines As Their New Head Coach

Football, NWSL, Sports / Dan Berridge / November 16, 2022

Seb Hines is the new head coach of the Orlando Pride. The former Middlesbrough and Derby County defender entered his first press conference, as permanent head coach of the Orlando Pride, as if he had an impression to make. In a smart, crisp suit the Englishman appeared confident, yet nervous. ‘I feel so awkward wearing

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The Yates Report: Another Sickening Indictment Into The NWSL’s Abject Failure To Keep People Safe

Football, NWSL, Sports / Dan Berridge / October 17, 2022

I am so sick of this. So, so sick of this. A year ago, when the independent investigation into past abusive behaviour and sexual misconduct in the NWSL was commissioned, we all knew the findings were going to make for heavy reading. Few would have forecasted just how deeply rooted this disgusting issue is within

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NWSL: The Final Push for Playoffs

Football, NWSL, Sports / Haley Becerra / September 22, 2022

In the waning days of the regular NWSL season the fight for playoff contention is proving to be a nail biting battle that has anxious fans gripping the edge of their seats and players digging in to leave everything they have on the pitch. On Wednesday night, 8 of the league’s 12 teams fought for

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San Diego Wave’s Sell-Out Crowd Can’t Be Another Flash In The Pan

Football, NWSL, Sports / Dan Berridge / September 9, 2022

The San Diego Wave recently announced a Sell-out crowd for their September 17th clash against Angel City FC. Whilst women’s Soccer more broadly is becoming more and more used to seeing this sort of news, see EURO 2022 and this season’s UEFA Champions League, NWSL clubs often fail to sustain large attendances over a prolonged

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Chicago Red Stars Fall to Angel City FC in First Matchup

Events, Football, NWSL / Haley Becerra / August 18, 2022

Sunday saw Angel City FC host the Chicago Red Stars. Both teams sit in the 6th and 7th seats respectively. The three points available would mean minimizing or creating a comfortable gap in the narrowing window prior to playoffs. This was the first ever meeting for the teams, both of which have several key players

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Angel City FC Hosts Tigres UANLl Femenil in Club’s First International Friendly

Events, Football, NWSL, Sports / Haley Becerra / August 11, 2022

Angel City FC’s Wednesday night matchup marked a unique opportunity for the club and it’s fans, as ACFC hosted their first ever international friendly against Tigres UANL Femenil. The match placed between two regular season games allotted the chance for the stadium to witness ACFC’s player depth. Speaking to coach Freya Coombe ahead of game

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Analysis: What Makes Trinity Rodman So Darn Good?

Football, NWSL, Sports / Dan Berridge / August 5, 2022

Seriously, what makes Trinity Rodman so darn good? This might sound a foolish question; even the most casual of NWSL observers would tell you it’s her pace, power, trickery and explosive finishing. Let me assure you. There’s so much more to it than that. Trinity Rodman is one of the most exciting young talents in

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OL Reign Breaks the Banc

Events, Football, NWSL, Sports / Haley Becerra / August 3, 2022

After an extended break due to covid protocol; Angel City FC’s match against North Carolina Courage was postponed two weeks prior, and the Los Angeles team took to their home pitch Saturday night in yet another much anticipated West Coast match up. This time facing off against their rivals to the north, Seattle’s OL

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NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman On The League’s State Of Play

NWSL, Sports / Dan Berridge / July 15, 2022

Sporting Her had the pleasure of being amongst the assembled press core for the NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman’s state of the league address in New York City this week. The commissioner spoke on a variety of issues. As far ranging as the introduction of VAR to the state of play with the league’s proposed expansion

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