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Megan Rapinoe: A Pioneer For US Women’s Soccer And Social Justice

Megan Rapinoe. It feels difficult to truly quantify her impact, not only on the sport, but also in terms of her activism; her constant battle for social justice. Love her or hate her, you have to respect what she has done. Oft maligned, she’s never too far from the forefront of any conversation about the

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Naomi Girma with a young San Diego Wave fan.

Naomi Girma Is Ready To Take The World Cup By Storm

It’s been a whirlwind few years for Naomi Girma. The former Stanford Cardinal has gone from competing in high school soccer, with the California based Pioneer High School, to the FIFA World Cup in just 5 years. It’s the stuff of dreams. Born in San Jose, CA, in June 2000 to Ethiopian migrants, Girma was, and is, seemingly

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Seb Hines is quietly building an identity in Orlando and no one is talking about it

The Orlando Pride. Perennial also-rans since 2017, finally look like they could be on to something. And no one is talking about it. At least, not outside of Orlando. And Seb Hines won’t mind that at all. The team are slowly building a style of play, based around solid possession and quick transitions. They’re an

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The NWSL’s Inclusion In FIFA 23 Is A Huge Moment For The League

The National Women’s Soccer League reached a significant milestone recently with its announced inclusion in FIFA 23. The award winning gaming series has been on the go since 1993, and is widely acknowledged as the biggest soccer gaming franchise in the world. Fans who are unfamiliar with Electronic Arts’ FIFA series might understate the significance

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Pick Of The Draft: 5 Of The Most Intriguing Picks And Trades From The 2023 NWSL Draft

It’s that time again, time for the annual instalment of the NWSL’s college draft. This year’s draft ceremony took place in Philadelphia, and represented a return to live and in person mix zones. It truly felt like the first post pandemic draft that was… Normal. Even if it sadly meant Sporting Her could not be physically

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

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

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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NWSL Playing Rights And Trades… Are They Archaic?

Are NWSL trades and the associated playing rights system archaic? It’s a loaded question, but one that needs an answer. The concept of rights ownership in American soccer has always been a baffling and somewhat disconcerting concept to many Europeans. Tobin Heath’s recent struggles to free her NWSL playing rights from Racing Louisville have brought

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