by Alyce Collett (18/7/26) Above: Ashley Sanchez (left) and Ally Schlegel (right) will be key players for North Carolina this afternoon against Bay FC. Photo: via North Carolina Courage. It is match day once again for the North Carolina Courage as they get set to take on Bay FC in California this afternoon. Speaking to the media yesterdayContinue reading “Courage looking to keep opponents at Bay to return to winners list”
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No rest for the wicked as Gotham prepare to Reign in Seattle
by Alyce Collett (18/7/26) Above: Gotham FC and its fans will certainly be hoping star forward Esther (in focus) will be right to go for this afternoon’s match against Seattle after getting injured mid week against Washington. Photo: via Gotham FC. After a historic match mid week against Washington, today provides a new challenge for Gotham FC asContinue reading “No rest for the wicked as Gotham prepare to Reign in Seattle”
Angel City not counting on the past to write the future
by Alyce Collett (17/7/26) Above: Angelina Anderson (green uniform) in action last weekend against the San Diego Wave. Photo: Angel City Football Club. There’s plenty of positivity in the Angel City camp at the moment, and this weekend sees them off to the Windy City where they will be looking to beat Chicago for the second time thisContinue reading “Angel City not counting on the past to write the future”
Back to basics helps Angel City turn things around
by Alyce Collett (14/7/26) Above: Angel City players thank fans after defeating San Diego at Snapdragon Stadium. Photo: Angel City Football Club. Things are starting to look quite on the up for Angel City, with a 2-0 win over rivals San Diego further cementing a turn around in form from the side since the mid season National Women’sContinue reading “Back to basics helps Angel City turn things around”
Courage crash back to Earth but know where things went wrong
by Alyce Collett (13/7/26) Above: Shinomi Koyama (front) dribbles with the ball during North Carolina’s loss to the Washington Spirit on the weekend. Photo: Lewis Gettier. The North Carolina’s four match winning run came to an end over the weekend after being comfortably beaten by the Washington Spirit 2-0 at home. Speaking to the media after the match,Continue reading “Courage crash back to Earth but know where things went wrong”
Big goal tally brings big joy to Courage coach
by Alyce Collett (18/5/26) Above: Ally Schlegel (pink uniform) celebrates scoring her first goal for North Carolina on Saturday. Photo: Lewis Gettier. The North Carolina Courage got back on the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) winners list in a big way on the weekend, comfortably beating Chicago 4-0. Speaking to the media after the win, one of theContinue reading “Big goal tally brings big joy to Courage coach”
Why the NWSL–WSL Debate Isn’t as Simple as You Think
By Hope Robinson (17/1/26) Above: USA midfielder Sam Coffey, who’s just made the move to England Photo: Manchester City FC More than ever before, the last few months have created ultimate debate surrounding the question of which league is the best in the world- the NWSL, or the WSL? This conversation has been propelled mostlyContinue reading “Why the NWSL–WSL Debate Isn’t as Simple as You Think”
In the Chaos, Gotham Looked the Most Certain: An Eighth Seed’s Run Through a Wild NWSL Playoff
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”
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”
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