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The NWSL Challenge Cup will wrap up this Saturday with the Portland Thorns FC taking on Gotham FC — formerly Sky Blue FC — at home. It’s a bit of a different tale than last year, and a whole new tournament format. For starters, teams have not been secluded to one area. Playing in home markets have brought back a sense of normalcy. There are fans in attendance too. While the … [Read more...] about Five things we learned at the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup

EDITORIAL – The NWSL has a problem. Well, the NWSL has a lot of problems but the one I’m talking about today is completely within their control to fix. The NWSL makes the choice to play the national anthem before every match and they need to stop.  NWSL National Anthem Issue: A Picture of a Standing Player is Worth a Thousands Tweets There are a lot of reasons the NWSL needs to … [Read more...] about NWSL National Anthem Issue: A Standing Player is Worth a Thousands Tweets

Cue the Batman music for the former Sky Blue FC. The original National Women’s Soccer League club has rebranded, a mere four days before the start of the season. What was once known as Sky Blue FC is now NJ/NY Gotham FC. Gotham has been a longtime nickname for the famous New York City. Gotham shares an affinity and connection to both New Jersey and New York. In fact, co-owner … [Read more...] about Welcome to Gotham: Sky Blue FC rebrands as NJ/NY Gotham FC

PODCAST - What's up Internet? Matt Pollard joins Daniel Sperry and Rachael Kriger to discuss the NWSL Semi-final matchups, and the results of the group stages. We break down every game of the MiB Round of 16 and what went down in the group stage and why. Last Word SC Radio: MiB Round of 16 Dan has two new Atlanta United rants, Rachael decides not to play "homer" for Seattle, … [Read more...] about Last Word SC Radio: MiB Round of 16 Preview

Herriman, Utah — Kailen Sheridan has always been up for the task. Penalty kicks are second nature to the Canadian goalkeeper for Sky Blue FC. And, penalty kicks have been a story in the NWSL Challenge Cup. Sheridan stood tall in goal for Sky Blue, helping the club advance to the Challenge Cup semifinals. Sheridan made a huge penalty save against Bayley Feist. It was the … [Read more...] about Sky Blue FC stuns Washington Spirit on penalties, 4-3

PODCAST - What's up internet? Matt Pollard returns to join Daniel Sperry and Rachael Kriger to discuss the shocking NWSL Quarterfinals matchups, and the second group stage matches of the MLS is Back Tournament. They make predictions on the NWSL semi-finals and the key final round of group matches for the MLS is Back tournament. Last Word SC Radio: NWSL Quarterfinals, MLS is … [Read more...] about Last Word SC Radio: NWSL Quarterfinals, MLS is Back

As the 2019 NWSL season is coming to an end it is time to see who will be awarded the End of the Season Awards. These are my picks for this season's award winners. To see Rachael McKriger's picks, click this link. NWSL Awards Predictions Most Valuable Player: Sam Kerr, Chicago Red Stars Sam Kerr has, in no doubt, outdone herself this season. As of right now, she has had a … [Read more...] about Torres: NWSL End of the Year Awards Predictions

Howell, New Jersey — The trade game isn't quite finished for the NWSL this Wednesday. During the afternoon, Sky Blue FC and the Portland Thorns elected to shake up their rosters a little more. Sky Blue received Margaret Purce from the Thorns, while Raquel Rodríguez is the newest member of the Thorns. Also included in the trade is a draft pick. The Thorns sent Sky Blue FC … [Read more...] about NWSL: Sky Blue, Portland make trade and swap Margaret Purce, Raquel Rodríguez

Howell, New Jersey — McCall Zerboni has been in the National Women's Soccer League for a plentiful number of years. When she landed in North Carolina, when the Western New York Flash folded and became the NC Courage, it looked like she found her landing spot. However, after a busy week of NWSL trades and signings, Friday provided one more, with Zerboni's name on it. Sky Blue … [Read more...] about NWSL Weekend: Sky Blue FC acquires McCall Zerboni, re-signs Sarah Killion