By Emmanuel Faith 27/11/25 Above: NWSL Champions, Gotham FC. PC. Photo: Gotham on Twitter. The 2025 NWSL playoffs don’t often follow a predicted script. Every year, the table flattens, rhythm breaks, and teams discover quickly that November football asks different questions than the regular season. Isn’t that what we all signed-up for? 1.184m fans across the globe tuned in to watch the NWSL finals between GothamContinue reading “In the Chaos, Gotham Looked the Most Certain: An Eighth Seed’s Run Through a Wild NWSL Playoff”
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Washington Spirit stun champions Orlando Pride to win Challenge Cup
Orlando Pride 1-1 Washington Spirit (2-4 on penalties) By Catherine Mackenzie 8/3/25 Above: Washington Spirit celebrate winning the 2025 Challenge Cup. Photo: @WashSpirit on X Washington Spirit beat NWSL Champions Orlando Pride on penalties to lift the 2025 Challenge Cup. In the United States, the new season of women’s football is nearly upon us. The NWSL returns laterContinue reading “Washington Spirit stun champions Orlando Pride to win Challenge Cup”
Africans set the NWSL alight
by Emmanuel Faith (31/10/24) Above: Zambia’s power duo Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji pose in front of their compatriots after a match between Bay FC and Orlando Pride. Photo: Fervora on Twitter. The home fans went crazy when the Malawian striker, Temwa Chawinga scored her 20th goal of the season. It was record-breaking as itContinue reading “Africans set the NWSL alight”
“It’s emotional, but Sky Blue forever”: Vine and McLean leave Sydney
Above: Cortnee Vine lifts the 2022-23 Premier’s plate, with Charlotte McLean on her left. Image: Sydney FC. by Genevieve Henry (15/6/24). Cortnee Vine and Charlotte McLean, Sydney FC’s most iconic and beloved duo, announced on Friday that they are to depart the Sky Blues for the NWSL. After four years with the club, Vine isContinue reading ““It’s emotional, but Sky Blue forever”: Vine and McLean leave Sydney”
The NWSL Recap: Round 5
By Hannah Chadwick (25/04/2024) Huge score lines, 27 goals, unexpected signings, injuries It has been a busy weekend in the NWSL. Our first game of the weekend was a sole goal thriller where Orlando Pride remained unbeaten as they took all three points from San Diego Wave. Summer Yates scored the only goal of theContinue reading “The NWSL Recap: Round 5”
The NWSL Recap: Round 3
By Hannah Chadwick (02/04/2024) 22 Goals, last minute goals and unexpected results. What a weekend of fixtures it has been. Chicago Red Stars lost points for the first time this season as they took on Orlando Pride as they took on Orlando Pride who are yet to win a game. The game finished 1-1 withContinue reading “The NWSL Recap: Round 3”
The NWSL Recap: Round 2
by Hannah Chadwick (26/03/2024) After the excitement of the first round, this round was a lot quieter. With 15 goals scored in seven matches and two ending in a draw. We also saw some unexpected results. We started the weekend with Orlando Pride vs Angle City. Which finished a 1-1 draw with Marta scoring anContinue reading “The NWSL Recap: Round 2”
The NWSL Recap: Round 1
By Hannah Chadwick 22/03/2024 Two red cards, 23 goals, two penalties, a trophy lift, a new record, first games, a new stadium, new managers and a pitch full of debutants. What a weekend it has been! The first game of the weekend was the final of the challenge cup. A reminder of the change forContinue reading “The NWSL Recap: Round 1”
It’s time… The NWSL is back!
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) begins this weekend and you’ll be right to be excited. After an unpredictable end to the 22/23 season that saw NY/NJ Gotham become champions and San Diego Wave winning the shield, both picking up these trophies for the first time in their history. We are no doubt going toContinue reading “It’s time… The NWSL is back!”
Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record
By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above: Kaitlyn Torpey (foreground) with Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson. Image: Melbourne City. Six months ago, Kaitlyn Torpey spent her off-season in the National Premier League in Victoria playing for the Preston Lions. Yesterday, it was announced that she would be joining the San Diego Wave on a two year deal, makingContinue reading “Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record”
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