Category Archives: Women’s Soccer

Thorns home opener helps boost Portland’s standing as ‘Soccer City’

The scenes at the home opener for the NWSL Portland Thorns were unforgettable as ‘Soccer City’ put on an outstanding show of support for Portland’s newest soccer team. Continue reading »

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NWSL Week Two: A Look Ahead

Week Two of the National Women’s Soccer League will feature the first meeting between Cascadia clubs Seattle and Portland, as they kick off that region’s latest soccer rivalry. Continue reading »

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NWSL Roundup: FC Kansas City has the look of a real title contender

Sky Blue FC got off to the best start in the first weekend of matches in the 2013 NWSL season. Continue reading »

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NWSL Preview: Thorns, Flash enter season as title favorites

The National Women’s Soccer League kicks off its inaugural season tonight in Portland. Here is a closer look at all the teams in the league, and the match-ups in week one. Continue reading »

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USWNT watch two-goal lead evaporate in draw vs. Germany

The U.S. Women’s National team jumped out to a 3-1 lead over host Germany on Friday, but a visiting victory wasn’t to be had as the Germans rallied with two goals to earn a draw. Continue reading »

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Carli Lloyd set to miss first month of NWSL with injury

U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Carli Lloyd has suffered a fracture in her left shoulder, ruling her out for 6-8 weeks. Continue reading »

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Solo ruled out for three to four months after surgery

First-choice goalkeeper for the US Women’s National Team Hope Solo has been sidelined for three to four months after surgery to repair cartilage in her left wrist. Continue reading »

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USWNT romp over China in Algarve Cup

The US Women’s National Team defeated China 5-0 in the second game of the Algarve Cup in Portugal. Continue reading »

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Wednesday Evening Ticker: Gulati running for Blazer’s ExCo seat; USWNT open Algarve Cup with win; and more

CONCACAF announced Wednesday that USSF President Sunil Gulati will run for the FIFA Executive Committee seat currently held by Chuck Blazer. In other news, the USWNT opened its Algarve Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Iceland. Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF, European Soccer, Featured, FIFA, International Soccer, Women's Soccer | 88 Comments

USWNT to face Canada on June 2nd in Toronto, first meeting since Olympics

The U.S. Women’s National Team will take on Canada in a friendly in Toronto on June 2nd, the first meeting between the teams since their memorable Olympic semifinal last summer. Continue reading »

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