Fantasy Shots Week 18: Second-to-last chance

Somehow it’s already Week 18 , the second-to-last week for the fantasy league. This week has six games and then Week 19 has eight games, so there’s still plenty of time left to gain or lose crucial points. As for me, I’m tied for 32nd overall. The highlight was definitely coming in third for Week … Continue reading →

Thorns capitalize on defensive miscommunication by Red Stars

After dominating the first 35 minutes of the match, a costly miscommunication between Chicago’s Abby Erceg and Karina LeBlanc turned the match, propelling Portland to a 2-1 victory over the Red Stars. The match, which was the first televised on Fox Sports 1 this season, changed course after the collision between the Red Stars’ internationals. The play … Continue reading →

Blues shutout Thorns at home

FC Kansas City earned its second consecutive home shutout in a 3-0 win over the Portland Thorns after a three-goal second half performance. Due to technical issues with the Blues’ stream, only the first half hour of the match was viewable to fans. In that first half hour, FCKC had a great attacking presence, with the … Continue reading →

NWSL championship format changes to predetermined site

According to a SoccerWire report, the National Women’s Soccer League championship match will be held at a predetermined site, with all signs currently pointing to Portland as the yet-to-be-announced location. An NWSL spokesman declined to comment on the report. In both of the previous seasons, the championship match has been held by the highest seeded … Continue reading →

Previewing the weekend: Spirit, Red Stars look to solidify places in postseason

Boston Breakers v. Washington Spirit ( 7 p.m. ET; Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium in Allston, Mass.) For the final time this season, the Boston Breakers will take the field at Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium, squaring off against the Washington Spirit. Despite having lost their last four consecutive matches–and not having won since May 30–the match is … Continue reading →

Simon reflects on daunting recovery and her return to the NWSL

Kyah Simon isn’t new to being a heroine, or viewed as a savior as her play in June’s Women’s World Cup showcased. The Blacktown, Australia native scored the most important goal in Australian football history to defeat powerhouse Brazil and help Australian advance to the quarterfinals for the first time on the men’s or women’s side.  The … Continue reading →

Crystal Dunn rebounds from World Cup cut with stellar club season

Three summers ago, Crystal Dunn was on top of the world. The United States U-20 women’s national team had made history by defeating Germany for its historic third FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title and Dunn, who recorded three assists and played every minute on defense, had emerged as one of the country’s top young players. … Continue reading →

Fantasy Shots- Week (sorta) 17

I’m not sure if figuring out this week gives me a headache because I have a cold or because it’s as confusing as certain coaches but to start off this week is 10 days. Yeah. Because of weather delays and scheduling whatnots, the Sunday, August 16 game between the Chicago Red Stars and Washington Spirit … Continue reading →

NWSL ticket sales surge after World Cup win

It was presumed that the World Cup would have a big boost on the league’s success. The eyes of millions were subsequently glued to Fox as the U.S. women’s national team made its title run. It was fitting that Fox took an interest to the business aspect of women’s soccer and provided the NWSL with its … Continue reading →