PREVIEW: Chicago Red Stars at FC Kansas City

Chicago Red Stars: 1-1-0 (3pts) FC Kansas City 0-2-1 (1pt) FC Kansas City is still searching for its first win of the season while the Red Stars look to recover from a one-goal loss suffered on the road last weekend. Kansas City will have two chances to earn that elusive first win as the Blues … Continue reading →

NWSL suspends Flash’s Carli Lloyd

The NWSL Disciplinary Committee announced Monday that it has suspended Western New York Flash midfielder Carli Lloyd two matches for use of “excessive force” during the Flash’s 1-0 loss on April 19 to the Chicago Red Stars. The incident occurred in stoppage time of the first half between Lloyd and Red Stars rookie Vanessa DiBernardo. … Continue reading →

Sanderson brace gives Breakers first win

The Boston Breakers defeated Sky Blue FC 3-2 for their first win of the season on Sunday in front of 1,263 fans at Harvard Stadium. Boston, who came into Sunday’s match after a loss against the Dash, received a spirited performance from midfielder Lianne Sanderson who registered a brace. Sanderson scored the game-winning goal in … Continue reading →

Reign continue winning streak with win over Dash

Continuing its winning ways, the Seattle Reign cruised past the Houston Dash in a 2-0 win at Memorial Stadium in Seattle, Wash. tonight. After being pulled down 18 minutes into the match, Seattle’s Jess Fishlock took a quick restart, sliding the ball up the left flank to teammate Sydney Leroux.Dribbling into the box, Leroux was … Continue reading →

PREVIEW: Sky Blue FC at Boston Breakers

After a 2-1 loss to the Dash last weekend, the Boston Breakers look to for their first win against Sky Blue FC. Boston was poised to win their home opener but 75’ minute substitute Teresa Noyola scored a brace in the final ten minutes to swing the match in Houston’s favor. Heather O’Reilly and Joanna … Continue reading →

PREVIEW: Game of the Week: Houston Dash at Seattle Reign

Seattle Reign FC, the only NWSL team to take three points in each of its matches this season, hosts the Houston Dash tonight at Memorial Stadium in Seattle, Wash. Scoring a combined six goals against its two opponents (the Boston Breakers and Washington Spirit) while only conceding one, Seattle has proved to be a threat … Continue reading →

McDonald’s brace lifts Portland over Kansas City

Jessica McDonald’s brace in the final ten minutes led the Thorns to a 3-1 victory over FC Kansas City, in front of 14,100 supporters at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. In what was a fiercely contested match, McDonald put Portland ahead for good in 84’ minute. Allie Long laid off a pass to an unmarked … Continue reading →

Huster puts Spirit past Red Stars

Just three days after suffering a 3-1 defeat against the Seattle Reign, the Washington Spirit picked up three points in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars at Benedictine University’s Sports Complex Stadium in Lisle, Ill. After a goalless first half, defender Tori Huster scored the lone goal of the match five minutes into … Continue reading →

PREVIEW: Washington Spirit at Chicago Red Stars

Coming off a 1-0 home victory over the Western New York Flash last week at Toyota Park, the Chicago Red Stars host the Washington Spirit tonight at the team’s normal venue, Benedictine University’s Sports Complex Stadium. The 1-2-0 Spirit have little time to rest after Wednesday night’s 3-1 loss against the Seattle Reign in Seattle. … Continue reading →

PREVIEW: FC Kansas City at Thorns FC

Portland Thorns FC take on FC Kansas City at Providence Park for their home opener  on Saturday. The Thorns currently sit second in the league standings coming off a 1-1 draw against Sky Blue FC, two points back of Seattle Reign FC. Midfielder Allie Long has had a great start to the season scoring in … Continue reading →