by Blaise Ogutu (25/6/23) Above: Japan are aiming to make it through to the latter stages of this year’s tournament after disappointments last time out in France. Photo: brfootball. Following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011, the Japan national team had considered dropping out of that year’s World Cup. Little did they know thatContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Japan”
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NWSL 2023 Round Three Wrap
by Blaise Ogutu (18/4/23) Above: Chicago Red Stars players celebrate after scoring against the Kansas City Current. Photo: @EmCAnderson/Twitter. Chicago Red Stars make light work of Kansas City Current as late goals highlight Week Three After a two-week break, the NWSL made its return which saw the Chicago Red Stars pile more misery on KansasContinue reading “NWSL 2023 Round Three Wrap”
NWSL 2023 Round Two Wrap
by Blaise Ogutu (4/3/23) Portland and San Diego remain undefeated and more in NWSL Round Two Above: Portland Thorns players celebrate after scoring against Kansas City Current. Photo: Portland Thorns. The Portland Thorns made light work of Kansas City Current with a 4-1 victory away from home in a repeat of last season’s Championship Final.Continue reading “NWSL 2023 Round Two Wrap”
NWSL 2023 Round One Wrap
The NWSL is back for 2023, and so is Blaise Ogutu‘s detailed weekly round-up of all the action (28/3/23). Above: Alex Morgan celebrates scoring a late penalty against Chicago Red Stars. Photo: @sandiegowavefc Late goals, new milestones, and comebacks as the NWSL makes its return in 2023 Alex Morgan rescued three points for the SanContinue reading “NWSL 2023 Round One Wrap”
NWSL Off-Season: The story so far
by Blaise Ogutu, Impetus’ North American Football Correspondent (10/1/23) The NWSL offseason is rarely a quiet time with every team trying to figure out what’s best in the coming season. The 2023 Draft is also fast approaching and it offers a chance to top collegiate talent to make the transition to the professional leagues. WithContinue reading “NWSL Off-Season: The story so far”
Portland Thorns Down Current To Win NWSL Championship
by Blaise Ogutu (31/10/22). Above: Portland Thorns players lift the championship trophy in DC. Photo: @ThornsFC/Twitter. An easy 2-0 win over the Kansas City Current gave the Portland Thorns the NWSL Championship at Audi Field in Washington DC on Saturday night. It was Kansas’ first trip to the championship final as the relatively newly-revamped CurrentContinue reading “Portland Thorns Down Current To Win NWSL Championship”
NWSL Semi-Final Round-Up
by Blaise Ogutu (25/10/22). Above: Portland Thorns players celebrate Crystal Dunn’s last-minute winner against the San Diego Wave. Photo: @ThornsFC. Crystal Dunn’s 92nd-minute rocket sealed a win for the Portland Thorns at Providence Park as they came from behind to beat the San Diego Wave and in the process, secure their Championship final spot. SanContinue reading “NWSL Semi-Final Round-Up”
NWSL Quarter-Final Review
Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings us all the news from the first week of Finals action in the NWSL (18/10/22). Above: San Diego Wave players celebrate after their comeback win over Chicago Red Stars. Photo: @sandiegowavefc. Alex Morgan’s 110th-minute goal secured a comeback win for the San Diego Wave as they beat the Chicago Red StarsContinue reading “NWSL Quarter-Final Review”
NWSL: The Final Week Previewed
Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings the background to this weekend’s all-important games in the final round of the NWSL’s regular season (30/9/22). Above: North Carolina Courage’s Debinha celebrates after scoring against Gotham FC. Photo: @TheNCCourage/Twitter. Four teams have secured their place in the play-off rounds in the NWSL. Four more teams are in the hunt forContinue reading “NWSL: The Final Week Previewed”
NWSL Weekly Wrap Round 18
Impetus’ Blaise Ogutu brings us his detailed weekly round-up of all the action from the NWSL (20/9/22). Above: Nadia Nadim and Jessica McDonald during Racing Louisville’s win over Orlando Pride. Photo: @RacingLOUFC/Twitter. Racing Win, Snapdragon Stadium Opens To Record Crowd And More: Four points separate first from sixth. Five points are the difference between the sixth and eighth. AContinue reading “NWSL Weekly Wrap Round 18”
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