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
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Lloyd lifts U.S. women past China in ’99 rematch
A Carli Lloyd header in the 51st minute was enough to lead the United States to a 1-0 win over China and a semifinal meeting with Germany. The United States, missing Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday due to yellow card suspension, made three lineup changes: Amy Rodriguez replaced Abby Wambach, and Morgan Brian played as a … Continue reading
U.S. women roll past Mexico behind second-half surge
Entering Sunday night’s game in Los Angeles at the Stub Hub Center, the question was not if the United States woman’s national team would beat Mexico but rather how. Following an unconvincing 3-0 win over an inferior Republic of Ireland side May 10th, the Americans’ form was in question. After Sunday’s 5-1 win against their neighbors across the border, … Continue reading
PREVIEW: FC Kansas City at Houston Dash
The reigning NWSL champions and last season’s last place team enter Saturday’s match in remarkably similar situations. When Kansas City faces the Houston Dash at BBVA Compass Stadium it will make the first game for both teams without their key contigent of World Cup bound Americans. Both teams are similar in that they have have posted … Continue reading
PREVIEW: Houston Dash at Boston Breakers
When the Houston Dash and Boston Breakers faced each other at the end of the 2014 season, it was a battle to avoid last place. This time, the Dash will look to gain seven points from their first three games. Coming off a bye week, the Breakers will seek to rebound after their 4-1 loss … Continue reading
The Power of Three: Week 3 Fantasy Shots
The moral of the week: TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! Well, there goes my goal of averaging 100 points every week. Also, did I have Hoy or Press on my lineup? No…no I did not. Also, the topic of HAO must come up. Reluctantly, I removed her from my Week 2 lineup to free up another allocation spot. … Continue reading
Sky Blue FC, Houston battle to 1-1 draw
PISCATAWAY, N.J.— The chance for Sky Blue FC to extend its franchise record six-game winning streak to seven was ended Saturday night at Yurcak Field with a 1-1 draw to the Houston Dash. But that was far from the main storyline when the final whistle blew. After taking a 1-0 lead 14 minutes into the … Continue reading
Preview: Houston Dash at Sky Blue FC
Last year it took Sky Blue FC nearly one third of the regular season to earn its first win. Tonight at 7 p.m. ET, under the lights of Yurcak Field in Piscataway, N.J., it has a chance to start the 2015 season 2-0. A win would also extend its franchise record six-game winning streak to … Continue reading
And So It Begins: NWSL Fantasy Week 2
The moral of the week: First rounds stink. Seriously. Also, a moral: REMEMBER PORTLAND. I neglected to include any Thorns on my week 1 roster simply because…I kinda forgot. Well, that and I don’t like to put Allie Long on my roster. I’ll be kicking myself for that one. Which really is nothing new when it … Continue reading
Ellis names U.S. roster for Women’s World Cup
Jill Ellis announced Tuesday the 23-woman roster for this summer’s World Cup. The roster features eight players making their first World Cup roster: goalkeepers Ashlyn Harris and Alyssa Naeher; defenders Whitney Engen, Julie Johnston and Meghan Klingenberg; midfielder and NWSL first overall pick Morgan Brian; and forwards Sydney Leroux and Christen Press. Ellis has had 25 players … Continue reading
Nutmeg Incorporated 