Women

Was Marta’s 2014 UWCL Final Performance The Best Ever For A Losing Team?

History is written by the victors. When you reminisce about the biggest finals of recent times, you’re likely thinking of players like Megan Rapinoe at the 2019 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé in 2018, Carli Lloyd in 2015 or Mario Götze in 2014.   

But there are those rare instances when an individual’s performance on the losing team — for better (Zinedine Zidane in 2006) or worse (Loris Karius in 2018) — lives just as vividly in the memory. 

Alex Morgan Is Crushing It Right Now — And Suddenly Orlando Is Actually Relevant

Watch out NWSL: Alex Morgan is on fire and the league’s long-dormant potential powerhouse is awakening. There might be no stopping the Pride — at least until the Olympics roll around. 

Before the NWSL match between N.C. Courage and Orlando Pride on Saturday, Courage coach Paul Riley said his Pride counterpart was still adjusting to the American league. Marc Skinner arrived in Orlando from England, where Riley said the pace is far slower. 

México Femenil Vuelve A Cruzar Caminos Con El Estados Unidos De Alex Morgan Y Megan Rapinoe

La Selección Mexicana Femenil tendrá un verano movidito con amistosos. El Tri, dirigido por Mónica Vergara jugará ante Japón y los Estados Unidos, con Alex Morgan y Megan Rapinoe a la cabeza. Los partidos servirán a sus rivales como preparación para los Juegos Olímpicos Tokio 2020, mientras que México se alista para las clasificatorias rumbo al Mundial de 2023.

Convocatoria México Femenil

Junto al anuncio, México también dio a conocer la convocatoria para esos partidos.

Three Non-English Players Selected On Loaded Team Great Britain Olympic Squad

England's Steph Houghton, Ellen White and Lucy Bronze were included in Britain's 18-member women's soccer squad for the Tokyo Olympics announced on Thursday, Team GB said.

Scotland's Caroline Weir and Kim Little along with Wales' Sophie Ingle were the only non-English players selected.

Liga MX Femenil: Chivas Se Perdió Un Penal En El Minuto 91 Y Tigres Lo Ganó A Los 95

Ni “Rápido y Furioso”, de la 1 a la 9, tuvo tanta emoción como los minutos de descuento en la final de ida del Guard1anes 2021 de la Liga MX Femenil. El duelo entre Chivas y Tigres contó con chances en ambas metas, discreto cometido arbitral y unos cinco minutos de descuento que incluyeron un penal desperdiciado y el gol del triunfo felino -con dos tiros de chilena incluidos- en el minuto 95.

15-Year-Old Olivia Moultrie Could Sign For An NWSL Team After Latest Court Order Victory

Olivia Moultrie is a 15-year-old soccer phenom who has been training with the Portland Thorns since 2019 after Nike signed her to a nine-year endorsement deal. Moultrie has been denied from signing with a team due to the National Women’s Soccer League’s age rules, but that could soon change.

Alex Morgan’s Goal Celebration Game Reaches New Levels After Hitting Ted Lasso Celly

If you missed the Alex Morgan Ted Lasso celebration from Saturday night, then you’re in luck.

Morgan and the Orlando Pride took down the North Carolina Courage 2-1 on the field and 1-0 in the celebration department. With the Pride leading 1-0 in a hotly contested game, Morgan gave her side breathing space with a cool finish in the 79th minute. The USWNT star then dazzled the audience with a celebration from Apple TV+ hit show “Ted Lasso.”

Most Successful NWSL Coach Roasts English League: ‘I Fall Asleep Watching Quite A Few Of The Games’

Paul Riley is the most successful head coach in National Women’s Soccer League history. With three championships and three more NWSL Shields, the opinion of the Liverpool native carries a lot of weight in women’s soccer. And his opinion on the differences between his current league and the top flight in England highlight how far the FA Women’s Super League still has to go.

Barcelona's Jenni Hermoso Nutmegs 3 Different Players In 4 Seconds

FC Barcelona Femení continued its monstrous season with a casual 8-0 victory against Athletic Club on Wednesday. This was the sixth time this season that Barcelona scored seven or more goals in a single game.

This Barcelona team is putting up statistics unheard of in the soccer sphere. After 27 league games, the Catalan side has won all 27, scored 136 goals and conceded five. Those are like video game numbers put up by an expert gamer who put the difficulty setting on amateur. 

Women’s International Champions Cup Returns With 3 Of The World’s Best — And Houston?

The Covid-19 pandemic had many sporting casualties in 2020. While nothing compares to the immense (and ongoing) loss of life, U.S. soccer fans were denied the opportunity to pay NFL-level prices to watch preseason friendlies between indifferent European clubs in the International Champions Cup. Similarly, the less-promoted but far-more-interesting Women’s International Champions Cup was canceled in 2020. 

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