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Mal Pugh is living in the moment ✌️
“A lot of people have written off Mal. I think that’s a mistake.” Chicago Red Stars Rory Dames was speaking to a small group of media in May about one of his newest and biggest additions, Mallory Pugh. Versions of his sentiments have been expressed by other coaches, and they have been since re...
"Both Real Madrid & Tottenham went in as underdogs, but they won utilizing similar defensive setups to reduce City’s attacking threat."
Blair Newman breaks down how those two teams provided a blueprint for stifling Man City.
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It has been a tough start to the season for Manchester City. Last week, they exited the UEFA Champions League, losing to a Real Madrid side that was only truly put together a year ago. That shock defeat was followed up by something even more surprising, a 2-1 loss at home to Tottenham Hotspur in [.....
Santos Laguna's victory over Chivas was the highlight of a busy Week 9 in Liga BBVA MX Femenil. Monterrey dominated Tijuana and FC Juarez stunned Club America.
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✍: Rachael Kriger
Week 9 of Liga MX Femenil action had a few prime matchups that certainly didn’t disappoint. Santos Laguna and Chivas combined for nine total goals, while Monterrey took down Tijuana in a lopsided victory. See what went down in Mexico this past weekend before the international break. Santos Laguna ...
The #USWNT took down Paraguay in a lopsided victory. Jeff Kassouf gives his three thoughts on tonight's U.S. victory, including 5 goals from Carli Lloyd.🇺🇸
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We knew these pair of United States women’s national team friendlies against Paraguay were going to be lopsided. There are a few layers of weird context surrounding these matches. It took only three minutes for the U.S. to get on the board, and they added eight more to win 9-0 in Cleveland, Ohio, ...
A summer of turmoil in the #NWSL has some fans questioning their ability to support the league. John Halloran spoke with supporters from several different teams, several of which have had clubs directly deal with controversy.
A non-exhaustive list of controversial issues over the past 12 months in the National Women’s Soccer League includes at least three coaches and a general manager being dismissed for issues not related to results on the field, an investigation into a player’s boyfriend being discriminated against...
For the U.S. Soccer WNT, the games this week largely feel secondary.
A pair of post-Olympics friendly matches in Ohio against Paraguay, a team which is ranked 50th in the world and has played only one match since the end of 2019 (a 7-0 defeat to Japan), is about as dull as it gets on the United States women’s national team calendar. Yet, the Americans offer intrigu...
Trying to make sense of the new UEFA Women's Champions League format? We've got you covered 💪 👇
Announced at the end of 2019, the new format for the UEFA Women’s Champions League has come into effect this season and as we head into the second group stage, it’s completely understandable to still be a little confused as to how we got to here. Don’t worry, this is a safe space, and we […]
🗣🎙Podcast time. Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry on the mic again to talk about the wild world of the National Women's Soccer League.
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Jeff Kassouf weighs in and reports further on the messy Washington Spirit situation.
It has been a disastrous summer for the Washington Spirit. This past weekend brought the latest strike for the National Women’s Soccer League club: a game forfeited due to what multiple sources describe as “multiple breaches” of league protocol regarding COVID-19. The Spirit have not played a ...
Tottenham shocked Manchester City on Sunday with a controversial 2-1 win on the road.
City's home Barclays FA Women's Super League unbeaten streak - dating back to April 2018 - is over.
Week 2 Roundup ⤵ https://bit.ly/3Ec7Q1F
After midweek Champions League action for two FA Women’s Super League sides, the domestic campaign continued this weekend. Catch up on the fixtures and must-see moments. The Big Result Tottenham Hotspur 2, Manchester City 1 Manchester City were left ruing missed chances on Sunday, as a dominant pe...
A big win for Portland Thorns FC and a tough loss for North Carolina Courage.
There was only one National Women’s Soccer League match on Sunday after OL Reign’s visit to the Washington Spirit was cancelled due to Washington’s breach of COVID-19 protocols (the Spirit forfeited, 3-0). Sunday’s lone match was a headliner: the North Carolina Courage-Portland Thorns rivalr...
The Ls keep on coming for the Washington Spirit. Sunday's scheduled home game is cancelled and the Spirit are 3-0 losers by forfeit due to breaking COVID-19 protocol.
The Sept. 12 game scheduled to be played between the Washington Spirit and OL Reign at Audi Field has been cancelled. It’s 3-0 forfeit (score is a FIFA rule) for Washington for breaking COVID-19 protocols. A source tells EQZ there were multiple breaches, including a player exiting quarantine early...
Marisa Viggiano is thriving with the Orlando Pride. She tells EQZ how.
Despite being on a team filled with star players like Marta, Alex Morgan, Ali Krieger, Ali Riley and Sydney Leroux, Marisa Viggiano inserted herself immediately into the Orlando Pride in 2019 and continues to be an important piece of the team’s ongoing turnaround. She featured in 19 matches in 201...
On the latest Kickin' Back Podcast, Jeff Kassouf sat down with Karina LeBlanc, head of women's football at Concacaf, to discuss the region’s new competitions and long-term plans. 🎙 ⚽
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Concacaf head of women’s football Karina LeBlanc discusses the region’s new competitions and long-term plans. Listen on any podcast platform or below: We are so excited to have Season 2 in full swing on the heels of our announcement that The Equalizer has joined Blue Wire Podcasts, providing ...
Chelsea Football Club Women might try to implement the three-back long-term. Blair Newman looks at the questions Arsenal Women asked of that setup, and why it might not be the best idea.
Opening weekend of the FA Women’s Super League did not disappoint, with Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Chelsea the highlight of the first six fixtures. Chelsea, the reigning champions, were cut open time and time again by a new-look Arsenal, now managed by Jonas Eidevall. Emma Hayes opted for a 3-4-3 fo...
The #USWNT has released its roster for the upcoming September friendlies against Paraguay.
Mallory Pugh, Andi Sullivan and Sophia Smith have been added from the Olympic roster.
The rules for the 2022 NWSL Expansion draft for Angel City FC and San Diego are set.
The rules for the 2022 NWSL Expansion draft for Angel City FC and San Diego are set.
Liga MX Femenil featured a hat-trick for Renae Cuellar of Xolos and another victory for Santos Laguna.
Also, Monica Vergara names her Mexican WNT roster for the Sept. 21 friendly against Colombia.
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✍: Rachael Kriger
Renae Cuellar was left off the Mexican women’s national team roster for a pair of upcoming friendlies, and took out her frustration out on Club Leon in Monday night’s match. Here’s what went down in Mexico this week in Liga MX Femenil. Tijuana 4, Club León 0 It was the Renae Cuellar show on M...
On the latest EQZ Podcast, Claire Watkins and Katelyn Best discuss news around the league, including the Christy Holly firing from Racing Louisville, along with this weekend's matches.
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The National Women's Soccer League Championship will kick off at 9 am local time on Nov. 20. It's an imperfect solution to a wider venue issue the league has long dealt with.
Sunday finally brought confirmation of the annual news which always takes too long to announce: a location for the National Women’s Soccer League Championship game. This season’s final, on Nov. 20, will be played in Portland for the third time. Monday saw the full reaction from players and staff...
A familiar U.S. Soccer face will shape the future of the women's game.
Former United States women’s national team head coach Jill Ellis will lead FIFA’s technical advisory group to shape the future of the sport, the world governing body announced on Sunday. Ellis will work with leaders throughout the women’s game to explore ways to improve the match calendar, glo...
Four games, four draws in the National Women's Soccer League this weekend. Here's what happened in the two on Sunday. 👇
There were two games in the National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday: the Space Race rematch came to Orlando, broadcast on CBS, followed by North Carolina’s visit to Kansas City. Orlando Pride 1, Houston Dash 1 The Skinny: The Dash came out swinging away from home. They put a lot of early pressu...
Who will we be seeing in Portland on November 20 for the National Women's Soccer League Championship?
The eighth National Women’s Soccer League Championship will be decided at Providence Park in Portland. NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird made the announcement during halftime of Sunday’s match between Orlando Pride and Houston Dash. The news was first reported by The Equalizer’s Dan Lauletta earlie...
London is red! Opening weekend of the Barclays FA Women's Super League kicked off with a bang, as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-2 in a breathless London derby.
City and United both earned three points too.
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Week 1 Roundup ⤵ https://bit.ly/3tjWqE1
The FA Women’s Super League is back! With a full slate of six matches this weekend, we recap all the action below. The Big Results Arsenal 3, Chelsea 2 London is red! On Sunday, Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-2 – their first win over their London rivals at home in the WSL in eight years. And […]
The Washington Spirit have hired one of the most recognizable faces in D.C. United history ➡️ https://bit.ly/3td3NwZ
The Washington Spirit have hired one of the most recognizable faces in D.C. United history ➡️ https://bit.ly/3td3NwZ
Tomorrow is the big day. The Barclays FA Women's Super League 2021-22 season kicks off between Manchester United and Reading.
Before kick, Blair Newman took a look at all 12 team's in his league preview.
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The 2021-22 FA Women’s Super League season is ready for kick off, with Manchester United taking on Reading in the curtain-raiser on Friday night. It’s set to be an enthralling campaign, with more title contenders than ever before and an increasingly competitive battle for the mid-table positions...
U.S. Soccer WNT forward Tobin Heath is set to join Arsenal Women, sources tell EQZ's Jeff Kassouf.
United States forward Tobin Heath will sign with Arsenal, multiple sources tell The Equalizer. The deal is in the final stages and close to finalized. Champions League soccer was a top priority for Heath, and she preferred to stay in England after one season with Manchester United, as The Equalizer....
Bethany Balcer scored the game-winner and lots of fireworks happened during OL Reign's victory over the Houston Dash. We've got your recap before heading off to bed 💤
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✍️: Rachael Kriger
OL Reign topped the Houston Dash at BBVA Stadium on Wednesday night in midweek NWSL action to claim three points. Here’s how it all went down in H-Town. The Skinny: OL Reign was coming off a massive, confidence-boosting win. They had a record-breaking crowd at Lumen Field for their first-ever doub...
Christy Holly has been fired by Racing Louisville "for cause." This is a developing National Women's Soccer League story:
Racing Louisville FC has fired head coach Christy Holly. The club announced on Tuesday that Holly’s contract was terminated “for cause.” Mario Sanchez, who is the head of the youth academy system for Soccer Holdings — the owners of Racing Louisville and brother club Louisville City FC — wi...
🚨 NWSL Breaking News: Racing Louisville FC has terminated Christy Holly's contract "for cause."
Mario Sanchez, who has been with Racing Louisville's youth academy since 2019, will take over as interim coach.
🚨 NWSL Breaking News: Racing Louisville FC has terminated Christy Holly's contract "for cause."
Mario Sanchez, who has been with Racing Louisville's youth academy since 2019, will take over as interim coach.
Monday night was the hot night of action in Liga BBVA MX Femenil. Pachuca piled six goals on Puebla, while Tigres Femenil scored 3 goals in 7 minutes to take down Toluca.
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✍: Rachael Kriger
Liga MX Femenil does not disappoint with the action. This week, plenty of fireworks took place around Mexico, including a potential opportunity for a league player to win the Puskas Award or at least goal of the year. Pachuca 6, Puebla 2 You’re not reading that score line wrong. Pachuca trampled o...
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