After the 2015 Women’s World Cup concluded and the United States were crowned world champions after a 16-year drought, fans caught the soccer craze. Luckily for fans in the United States, there is a league where the stars of the U.S. team play. Most fans in the U.S. are not located in close proximity to … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2015
McCaffrey equalizer earns draw against Chicago
The Boston Breakers overcame a one-goal deficit to earn a draw against the Chicago Red Stars, 1-1, in front of a sold-out crowd in Chicago. Stephanie McCaffrey was the hero for the Breakers in the 62nd minute. McCaffrey dribbled around two defenders and fired a strike past a diving Karina LeBlanc to the far post. … Continue reading
Dash own goal forces draw with Kansas City
In front of a sold-out crowd at Swope Soccer Village, FC Kansas City drew the visiting Houston Dash, 1-1 . The Dash’s offense came from United States national team star Carli Lloyd just moments before halftime after forward Camila was fouled in a dangerous spot in the attacking third. Lloyd sent a low, bouncing ball toward the … Continue reading
Flash, Sky Blue finish in wild draw
Sky Blue FC entered its clash against the Western New York Flash last weekend with defensive reinforcements in United States women’s national team members Kelley O’Hara and captain Christie Rampone. However, it was the pair’s contributions on the offensive end that were most vital with O’Hara notching a pair of assists while Rampone scored the equalizer in … Continue reading
Thorns goalkeeper Nadine Angerer sees international career come to a close
As the 2015 Women’s World Cup came to an end with confetti raining down on the United States, German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer’s international career ended a day earlier with an extra time loss to England in the third place match. It was the ending that she and her teammates didn’t want, but it wasn’t the … Continue reading
NWSL Expansion Update: The door is still open for 2016
Before the 2015 season began, Commissioner Jeff Plush made the following remarks regarding expansion for the 2016 season: We have our spring board meeting in Houston [on April 10] and I’ll certainly plan to have an update about expansion after that meeting. I’ll be candid that we wouldn’t be able to expand in 2016 in … Continue reading
Leroux to miss remainder of NWSL season with ankle surgery
Western New York Flash forward Sydney Leroux will undergo surgery on her right ankle to remove an accessory bone that has caused irritation. The bone has caused irritation over the past six months and was a possibility prior to the World Cup. Leroux will be sidelined three months and will miss the remainder of the … Continue reading
Alex Morgan will miss 3-4 weeks after knee surgery
Portland Thorns FC forward Alex Morgan underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on her right knee to remove a plica, a small fold in the in the lining of the knee joint, Friday morning in Los Angeles. The 26-year-old is expected to return in 3 to 4 weeks. The injury is the latest in a recent string that has … Continue reading
Spirit come alive in second half, beat Reign in front of record crowd
The Spirit came alive in the second half, scoring three goals to earn a 3-0 win over the Seattle Reign in front of a sellout crowd. A quick goal from Amanda DaCosta just after halftime, a goal from Crystal Dunn, and then a converted penalty kick from Christine Nairn snapped the Reign’s eight-game unbeaten streak. … Continue reading
German striker Celia Sasic retires
Golden Boot winner Celia Sasic announced her retirement from soccer on her Facebook page Thursday, citing that she wanted to focus on family and her education. from soccer, she announced on her official Facebook page yesterday. “I want to finish my studies, sort out my career path, start a family and a lot more.” she said. … Continue reading
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