Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger combine to provide a detailed preview of Washington Spirit’s game against Gotham FC, plus we report on Gotham’s newly announced link up with Benfica (25/5/23). Above: Jenna Nighswonger celebrates scoring for Gotham FC. Photo: Devon Cafaro / Gotham FC. Gotham FC, previously the bottom dweller of the NWSL, has surprisedContinue reading “NWSL: Bats unleashed: Can Gotham swarm Washington Spirit?”
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Clash of the Titans: Gotham FC faces OL Reign
by Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger (18/5/23) Above: Gotham FC’s Ali Krieger in the huddle. Photo: Devon Cafaro / Gotham FC. Third-ranked Gotham FC faces a significant challenge as they take on OL Reign, the second-ranked team in the NWSL, at Lumen Field on May 21, 2023. It will be a matchup to watch asContinue reading “Clash of the Titans: Gotham FC faces OL Reign”
Can Orlando Pride tame Gotham?
Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger bring us their weekly in-depth behind-the-scenes preview of a game from the NWSL, including access to club media conferences. This week they focus on the match between Gotham FC and Orlando Pride (11/5/23). Above: Jenna Nighswonger celebrates a goal for Gotham FC. Photo: Devon Cafaro / Gotham FC . INTRO AsContinue reading “Can Orlando Pride tame Gotham?”
The Windy City derby previewed
Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger begin their new weekly feature focusing on the NWSL bringing us previews and behind-the-scenes opinions, including access to the club media conferences (4/5/22). Above: Kristie Mewis and Lynn Williams celebrate a goal for Gotham FC against Washington Spirit last month. Photo: Vincent Carchietta/USA Today. Chicago Red Stars will battle GothamContinue reading “The Windy City derby previewed”
Phoenix delay Victory party plans
Wellington Phoenix 2-2 Melbourne Victory By Denise Duffy (1/4/23). Above: Wellington Phoenix draw level with Melbourne Victory. Photo: Keep Up. In a thrilling encounter at the Sky Stadium, Wellington Phoenix’s never-say-die attitude allowed them to earn a hard-fought draw with Melbourne Victory, courtesy of a Grace Wiznewski goal eight minutes in to stoppage time atContinue reading “Phoenix delay Victory party plans”
A-League Women Media Conferences
Ben Gilby, Denise Duffy, and Ryan Miller-Woods combine three of this week’s media conferences ahead of the final round of the home and away season (30/3/23). Canberra United: by Ryan Miller-Woods Ahead of their crucial final match of the regular season against Melbourne City on Sunday which the capital city side need to win toContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”
Jets launch incredible win over Phoenix
Newcastle Jets 3-2 Wellington Phoenix By Denise Duffy (24/3/23) Above: The Jets swarm Cass Davis after her goal against Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Liberty A-League Women. Cass Davis’ first-ever A-League Women goal in her 127th appearance, sealed a stunning victory for Newcastle Jets who twice came from behind to defeat Wellington Phoenix in the battle ofContinue reading “Jets launch incredible win over Phoenix”
Glory keep hopes alive with win over Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Perth Glory By Denise Duffy (18/3/23) Above: Cyera Hintzen (right) and Hana Lowry celebrate after the American striker scored Perth Glory’s winner. Photo: Perth Glory FC Wellington Phoenix suffered their sixth 1-nil defeat of the Liberty A-League season at the hands of Perth Glory, with American striker Cyera Hintzen scoring an earlyContinue reading “Glory keep hopes alive with win over Phoenix”
Milly Clegg: Full of appreciation & positivity amidst her rapid rise
Denise Duffy (DD) grabbed an EXCLUSIVE 1:1 chat with Milly Clegg (MC), Wellington Phoenix’s 17-year-old starlet (15/3/23). Above: Milly Clegg in action for Wellington Phoenix this season. Photo: stuff.co.nz. DD: So just tell us about little Milly. How you became the footballer you are. Where did it all start? MC: So I started when IContinue reading “Milly Clegg: Full of appreciation & positivity amidst her rapid rise”
Taylor rises as the Phoenix defeat Sydney FC
Sydney FC 0-1 Wellington Phoenix By Denise Duffy (11/3/23) Above: Alyssa Whinham (10) victorious over Sydney FC. Photo: @WgtnPhoenixFC Twitter. The bottom-of-the-table Wellington Phoenix put together the most impressive win of their history against top-of-the-table Sydney FC. Kate Taylor’s goal would lead the way to a monumental 1-0 win. Sydney’s quest to stay on topContinue reading “Taylor rises as the Phoenix defeat Sydney FC”
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