Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger provide their weekly detailed look ahead to one of this week’s games in the NWSL including details from the pre-game media events (1/6/23). Above: Gotham FC’s Sinead Farrelly goes for goal. Photo: Jimena Panduro. The top of the NWSL leaderboard has become a log jam with six teams contending forContinue reading “NWSL: Can the Bats ride the Wave?”
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NWSL: Bats unleashed: Can Gotham swarm Washington Spirit?
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?”
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”
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”
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