Live Blog: USWNT vs. Mexico (9/18/14)

We are just minutes away from kickoff of the second match of the United States’ two-game series with Mexico. The U.S. won Saturday, 8-0, in Sandy, Utah. Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan had a pair of goals each and Sydney Leroux, Heather O’Reilly, Whitney Engen and an own goal rounded out the scoring. Starting Lineups: … Continue reading →

Four questions following Team USA’s 8-0 win against Mexico

The United States topped Mexico in an 8-0 rout on Saturday night at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. Despite the score line, the match left several questions heading into the second match of the two-game series (to be played at Sahlen’s Stadium in Rochester, New York on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2)–and … Continue reading →

LIVE BLOG (9/13/14): USA vs. Mexico

The United States takes on Mexico tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. MT at Rio Tinto Stadium in Salt Lake City. Here is tonight’s starting line up for the United States: Starters:  Hope Solo; Stephanie Cox, Christie Rampone, Becky Sauerbrunn, Meghan Klingenberg; Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe, Lauren Holiday; Christen Press, Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan Off … Continue reading →

Former player brings hazing allegations against Clemson

Three members of the Clemson women’s soccer coaching staff as well as 14 former players and several school officials are under fire for their roles in an alleged hazing incident involving former defender Haley Hunt. The lawsuit was filed on August 15 but was picked up by FITS News yesterday. It comes on the heels … Continue reading →

Keeping Track of NWSL Offseason Loans

The NWSL regular season had not even ended before player loans for the offseason were being announced. With a slew of announcements coming in Monday, here is the latest list of where you can see who will be traveling overseas this offseason: AUSTRALIA: Nadine Angerer (Portland Thorns FC/Germany) – Brisbane Roar Katrina Gorry (FC Kansas … Continue reading →

Kristen Edmonds reflects on Flash season: In a Nutshell

The number one question I get asked now that I am home is, “how was your season?” My answer varies depending on my mood. Sometimes I say it was ok, or it was good, or that we had our ups and downs. The truth is the Western New York Flash didn’t have a good season. … Continue reading →

Kealia Ohai uses soccer experiences within UNC major

Kealia Ohai’s love of reading and writing propelled her into the journalism and mass communication program at North Carolina. The love of writing in particular drove Ohai to the program that both challenged her and allowed her to use her experiences within her education. When the 2012 fall semester began, Ohai was half a world … Continue reading →

2014 NWSL Awards Roundup

The NWSL Awards are an annual tradition of media members, coaches and players determining  Rookie of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Defender of the Year, Coach of the Year and Most Valuable Player. Last year boasted second-seeded FC Kansas City sweeping the awards. However, 2014 had a different narrative with four of the nine … Continue reading →

Sinead Farrelly discusses roller coaster season in Portland

Portland Thorns midfielder Sinead Farrelly was in the crowd to root for past teammates in yesterday’s NWSL Championship despite being just a week removed from a 2-0 semifinal loss she couldn’t play in. In her NWSL career she’s been on the losing side of two consecutive semifinals. Farrelly lost to Portland as a member of … Continue reading →