24 days ago
Utah Royals FC fell 2-0 at America First Field against the Kansas City Current on Saturday evening in front of 10,809 fans, the club's second-highest attendance this season. Unable to secure the victory, the squad will now be forced to wait yet another week to officially clinch its first playoff berth in club history.
While the Royals were unable to earn the result in the battle at home, Real Salt Lake traveled to Kansas City, earning a 3-1 victory to lift itself to a second road win in the 2026 season. The victory earned the visitors an important three points to keep the push for the postseason alive in the doubleheader evening for Utah professional soccer against Sporting Kansas City.
As the Utah Royals took the pitch on Saturday evening the home side was without the heartbeat of its midfield as **** anese star Mina Tanaka was out due to a hamstring injury sustained while on international duty. URFC captain Paige Cronin earned an impressive milestone Saturday against the Current, starting in her 100th NWSL match.
Iron woman Kate Del Fava returned to the pitch following her USWNT debut as a second-half substitute in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Spain. The defensive wall not only leads the Royals in possessional passes and clearances but, made her 80th consecutive start today, the longest active streak for a single club. Del Fava has played 7,661 straight minutes, the second longest streak in club history while also having played every one of the 7,211 minutes Utah has played as a team in 79 games since the Return to Royalty in 2024.
Real Salt Lake got off to a near perfect start against Kansas City to earn just its second road win of the 2026 MLS season with goals by French attacker Morgan Guilavogui and Spanish Rookie Sergi Solans in under 15 minutes. The score by the Frenchman in the 12th minute marked his third of his first MLS season, while 2026 RSL Golden Boot leader Solans netted an impressive 12th MLS goal of his rookie season to double the visitor's lead.
#Royals
While the Royals were unable to earn the result in the battle at home, Real Salt Lake traveled to Kansas City, earning a 3-1 victory to lift itself to a second road win in the 2026 season. The victory earned the visitors an important three points to keep the push for the postseason alive in the doubleheader evening for Utah professional soccer against Sporting Kansas City.
As the Utah Royals took the pitch on Saturday evening the home side was without the heartbeat of its midfield as **** anese star Mina Tanaka was out due to a hamstring injury sustained while on international duty. URFC captain Paige Cronin earned an impressive milestone Saturday against the Current, starting in her 100th NWSL match.
Iron woman Kate Del Fava returned to the pitch following her USWNT debut as a second-half substitute in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Spain. The defensive wall not only leads the Royals in possessional passes and clearances but, made her 80th consecutive start today, the longest active streak for a single club. Del Fava has played 7,661 straight minutes, the second longest streak in club history while also having played every one of the 7,211 minutes Utah has played as a team in 79 games since the Return to Royalty in 2024.
Real Salt Lake got off to a near perfect start against Kansas City to earn just its second road win of the 2026 MLS season with goals by French attacker Morgan Guilavogui and Spanish Rookie Sergi Solans in under 15 minutes. The score by the Frenchman in the 12th minute marked his third of his first MLS season, while 2026 RSL Golden Boot leader Solans netted an impressive 12th MLS goal of his rookie season to double the visitor's lead.
#Royals
2 months ago
Gia Corley and Melanie Barcenas scored and the San Diego Wave beat the visiting North Carolina Courage 2-1 on Saturday.
In the day's other National Women's Soccer League matches, the Utah Royals edged the Houston Dash 1-0 and the Seattle Reign defeated Bay FC 2-0.
Corley scored her first NWSL goal in the 23rd minute and Barcenas added a curling shot for a goal in the 72nd to give the Wave a 2-0 lead at Snapdragon Stadium.
Ashley Sanchez got her 19th goal of the season in the 82nd and North Carolina (12-9-3) avoided the shutout.
Sanchez leads the Golden Boot race with 19 goals this season, setting the record for most goals scored by an American player in a single season. She is one goal away from Temwa Chawinga's NWSL record.
#season
In the day's other National Women's Soccer League matches, the Utah Royals edged the Houston Dash 1-0 and the Seattle Reign defeated Bay FC 2-0.
Corley scored her first NWSL goal in the 23rd minute and Barcenas added a curling shot for a goal in the 72nd to give the Wave a 2-0 lead at Snapdragon Stadium.
Ashley Sanchez got her 19th goal of the season in the 82nd and North Carolina (12-9-3) avoided the shutout.
Sanchez leads the Golden Boot race with 19 goals this season, setting the record for most goals scored by an American player in a single season. She is one goal away from Temwa Chawinga's NWSL record.
#season
2 months ago
Ben Shelton has been handed a potential blow ahead of his US Open final against Alexander Zverev, with girlfriend Trinity Rodman unlikely to be in the stands because of a scheduling clash.
The American tennis star booked his place in his first Grand Slam final by beating Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Shelton now faces Zverev on Sunday with a chance to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam since Andy Roddick in 2003. However, he will have to overcome a difficult record against the German.
Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images
Rodman is scheduled to play for Washington Spirit against Boston Legacy FC in an NWSL away game on Sunday, with kick-off at 1pm local time.
#slam
The American tennis star booked his place in his first Grand Slam final by beating Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Shelton now faces Zverev on Sunday with a chance to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam since Andy Roddick in 2003. However, he will have to overcome a difficult record against the German.
Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images
Rodman is scheduled to play for Washington Spirit against Boston Legacy FC in an NWSL away game on Sunday, with kick-off at 1pm local time.
#slam
2 months ago
Over the last couple of years, we've seen the same players who helped make Juventus Women what they have become over their first decade of existence head out on new adventures one by one. For much of that Italian core, it has involved a move to the United States and the NWSL. First there was Sofia Cantore and Lisa Boattin, then Cristiana Girelli head to the West Coast and the sunny weather of California.
Now, we have the latest pillar of the Bianconere's past heading across the Atlantic to play outside of Italy for the first time in her very accomplished career.
The club announced on Friday that Italian winger Barbara Bonansea — one of the final pieces of the original Juventus Women roster to still be playing in Turin — is heading to the United States and joining the San Diego Wave on loan. As part of the move, the 35-year-old Bonansea extended her contract with Juve until 2028. But she is now very much an NWSL player, and much like when Girelli joined Bay FC, it will be one that sees her join one of the best leagues in the world for more than just the current campaign.
The loan move, as of now, will run through June 2027, according to the Wave's press release announcing the signing.
With BB heading to San Diego and the sunny beaches that come with it, that now leaves just two original pieces of the Bianconere's ******* le-winning debut side still on the roster: Martina Rosucci and Cecilia Salvai.
#first #women #states
Now, we have the latest pillar of the Bianconere's past heading across the Atlantic to play outside of Italy for the first time in her very accomplished career.
The club announced on Friday that Italian winger Barbara Bonansea — one of the final pieces of the original Juventus Women roster to still be playing in Turin — is heading to the United States and joining the San Diego Wave on loan. As part of the move, the 35-year-old Bonansea extended her contract with Juve until 2028. But she is now very much an NWSL player, and much like when Girelli joined Bay FC, it will be one that sees her join one of the best leagues in the world for more than just the current campaign.
The loan move, as of now, will run through June 2027, according to the Wave's press release announcing the signing.
With BB heading to San Diego and the sunny beaches that come with it, that now leaves just two original pieces of the Bianconere's ******* le-winning debut side still on the roster: Martina Rosucci and Cecilia Salvai.
#first #women #states
2 months ago
Ashley Sanchez set a record for most goals in an NWSL season by an American player, then she did herself two better.
Sanchez scored a scrappy goal in the 11th minute of the North Carolina Courage's contest with the Chicago Stars on Sunday, Sept. 6 for her 16th goal of the campaign.
That made her the top all-time American scorer in a single season, surpassing Crystal Dunn and Alex Morgan, each of whom had scored 15. Dunn reached the mark in 20 matches in 2015, while Morgan did so in 17 games in 2022.
Sanchez wasn't done.
In the 69th minute, she stepped to the penalty spot and converted with a hard shot that looked to hit the crossbar and go in. That made the score 5-0, and Sanchez finished off her hat trick with a header at the back post for her 18th goal of the season.
#american
Sanchez scored a scrappy goal in the 11th minute of the North Carolina Courage's contest with the Chicago Stars on Sunday, Sept. 6 for her 16th goal of the campaign.
That made her the top all-time American scorer in a single season, surpassing Crystal Dunn and Alex Morgan, each of whom had scored 15. Dunn reached the mark in 20 matches in 2015, while Morgan did so in 17 games in 2022.
Sanchez wasn't done.
In the 69th minute, she stepped to the penalty spot and converted with a hard shot that looked to hit the crossbar and go in. That made the score 5-0, and Sanchez finished off her hat trick with a header at the back post for her 18th goal of the season.
#american
2 months ago
Chelsea's Women's Soccer Team has been the most successful in England over the past decade. They have invested a lot of money in bringing quality players to play for the club.
However, their most recent investment is all about the well-being of their players.
They became the first English club to set up a fund to freeze eggs and provide other fertility services to their players. Chelsea follows the NWSL and the WNBA, as both leagues offer this to their players.
Treatments within this fund include freezing eggs, IVF, and gynaecological treatments. According to The Observer, the fund is worth at least £189,000 ($255,448).
The cost of egg freezing at a clinic is around £7,000. As part of the fund, Chelsea players are allowed to either freeze their eggs or avail other fertility treatments at the Fertility Plus Clinic in London.
#eggs #Chelsea #clinic #club
However, their most recent investment is all about the well-being of their players.
They became the first English club to set up a fund to freeze eggs and provide other fertility services to their players. Chelsea follows the NWSL and the WNBA, as both leagues offer this to their players.
Treatments within this fund include freezing eggs, IVF, and gynaecological treatments. According to The Observer, the fund is worth at least £189,000 ($255,448).
The cost of egg freezing at a clinic is around £7,000. As part of the fund, Chelsea players are allowed to either freeze their eggs or avail other fertility treatments at the Fertility Plus Clinic in London.
#eggs #Chelsea #clinic #club
2 months ago
A little bit of personal story-time to start this week's Sinners & Saints. Yesterday was the first Roma match that my girlfriend watched all the way through in a serious way. She's a fan of football in general, but follows the NWSL most closely. Thanks to my work with Chiesa di Totti, she knows what's going on in a general way with Roma most of the time, and we've both been thinking for a while that it would be great for us to watch Roma together this season. Her main experience with seeing me follow Roma has been witnessing my frustration: she knows Roma is generally a club with talented players that fail to meet expectations, a club always just on the outside looking in.
Because of some scheduling issues for the first two matches, yesterday was her first time watching a match this season in full (whereas previous seasons, she didn't want to watch because it was "kind of depressing." Fair enough.). 45 minutes in, she was impressed albeit deeply frustrated with Roma's inability to get the ball past Marco Carnesecchi. 85 minutes in, I thought I was introducing her to the apotheosis of what happens when Roma Happens; when no amount of combined talent, no amount of good form, no amount of opportunities on goal seems to be capable of defeating the destiny of Roma to be just one tier below the best of Italian and European football, for eternity.
Then, of course, came the six minutes where Roma turned a 0-1 loss into a 2-1 win. I was on the edge of my seat (literally, my Uber nearly got into an accident) when Matías Soulé scored his stoppage time goal to preserve Roma's perfect record and keep the hopes of something greater for this season alive. I'm still feeling shocked and thrilled that the Giallorossi pulled this one off, and what a game to use to truly introduce my girlfriend to Roma. Roma did concede, and Roma did look as if they were going to lose this one for most of the second half; given that, I had to anoint at least one player a sinner. But make no mistake: this match felt more exciting to me than either of the multi-goal clean sheets that started the season, and in my book is a far better signal for just how high this Roma can go than either the win against Lecce or Fiorentina.
One quick aside before diving into the sinners and saints: my love for Mile Svilar knows no bounds, but if yesterday's match taught me just about anything regarding a non-Roma player, it's that I want Marco Carnesecchi to be Italy's goalkeeper moving forward. What an incredible performance; this one could have and should have been a 5-1 rout, if not for his 9 saves.
He got the game-winner in stoppage time, so he has to be the first saint on the list. MatìGol (can we start calling him that?) put in an excellent shift as a substitute, garnering himself an 8.7 rating from SofaScore after coming on for Rodrigo Mora in the 54th minute and practically willing the Giallorossi to the win. The Argentine attacker had seven total shots, three of which were on target; while
Because of some scheduling issues for the first two matches, yesterday was her first time watching a match this season in full (whereas previous seasons, she didn't want to watch because it was "kind of depressing." Fair enough.). 45 minutes in, she was impressed albeit deeply frustrated with Roma's inability to get the ball past Marco Carnesecchi. 85 minutes in, I thought I was introducing her to the apotheosis of what happens when Roma Happens; when no amount of combined talent, no amount of good form, no amount of opportunities on goal seems to be capable of defeating the destiny of Roma to be just one tier below the best of Italian and European football, for eternity.
Then, of course, came the six minutes where Roma turned a 0-1 loss into a 2-1 win. I was on the edge of my seat (literally, my Uber nearly got into an accident) when Matías Soulé scored his stoppage time goal to preserve Roma's perfect record and keep the hopes of something greater for this season alive. I'm still feeling shocked and thrilled that the Giallorossi pulled this one off, and what a game to use to truly introduce my girlfriend to Roma. Roma did concede, and Roma did look as if they were going to lose this one for most of the second half; given that, I had to anoint at least one player a sinner. But make no mistake: this match felt more exciting to me than either of the multi-goal clean sheets that started the season, and in my book is a far better signal for just how high this Roma can go than either the win against Lecce or Fiorentina.
One quick aside before diving into the sinners and saints: my love for Mile Svilar knows no bounds, but if yesterday's match taught me just about anything regarding a non-Roma player, it's that I want Marco Carnesecchi to be Italy's goalkeeper moving forward. What an incredible performance; this one could have and should have been a 5-1 rout, if not for his 9 saves.
He got the game-winner in stoppage time, so he has to be the first saint on the list. MatìGol (can we start calling him that?) put in an excellent shift as a substitute, garnering himself an 8.7 rating from SofaScore after coming on for Rodrigo Mora in the 54th minute and practically willing the Giallorossi to the win. The Argentine attacker had seven total shots, three of which were on target; while
2 months ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Angel City Football Club closed out its road trip with a 2-nil victory over Racing Louisville FC on Saturday at Lynn Family Stadium thanks to a pair of goals by Evelyn Shores.
Despite a scoreless first half, Angel City found a controlling rhythm within the opening 15 minutes and maintained it through the rest of the match. Angel City went into the break with 60% possession, seven more shots (two more on target) and 20 touches in Racing Louisville's box. ACFC created various close chances, including in the 19th minute, when Prisca Chilufya sent a right-footed shot from the center of the box, which was saved in the bottom right corner by Jordyn Bloomer.
It wasn't until the 69th minute that Angel City broke ahead. Shores sent a left-footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner of an ****** ist by Sarah Gorden.
The 21-year-old midfielder did not stop there. In the 90+1st minute, Shores doubled ACFC's lead with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner, ****** isted by Ally Sentnor.
Saturday's performance was Shores' first career brace in the NWSL. She now has three goals on the season. It is also the second game the Los Angeles side has won on this most recent road trip. Last week, the team scored a historic 5-2 victory.
#shores #right #minute #corner
Despite a scoreless first half, Angel City found a controlling rhythm within the opening 15 minutes and maintained it through the rest of the match. Angel City went into the break with 60% possession, seven more shots (two more on target) and 20 touches in Racing Louisville's box. ACFC created various close chances, including in the 19th minute, when Prisca Chilufya sent a right-footed shot from the center of the box, which was saved in the bottom right corner by Jordyn Bloomer.
It wasn't until the 69th minute that Angel City broke ahead. Shores sent a left-footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner of an ****** ist by Sarah Gorden.
The 21-year-old midfielder did not stop there. In the 90+1st minute, Shores doubled ACFC's lead with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner, ****** isted by Ally Sentnor.
Saturday's performance was Shores' first career brace in the NWSL. She now has three goals on the season. It is also the second game the Los Angeles side has won on this most recent road trip. Last week, the team scored a historic 5-2 victory.
#shores #right #minute #corner
2 months ago
The names just kept coming, one after the other: Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner; Mary Earps, named the best women's goalkeeper by FIFA in 2022 and 2023; Mapi Leon, a four-time Champions League winner; and Kadidiatou Diani, who has earned more than 100 caps for France.
But how are the London City Lionesses, owned by American businesswoman Michele Kang, complying with the Women's Super League's financial rules to pay these big-name players?
Invest before revenue.
Kang, a Korean-American businesswoman, bought the club in 2023, helping them win promotion to the WSL in 2025. Finishing sixth in their debut top-flight season was respectable, but this summer, they have gone big. London City have splashed out on star players — albeit mostly on free transfers — for two reasons: they want to qualify for the Champions League and increase their revenue as soon as possible.
Earnings have to rise so they can afford to pay this set of players. London City are banking on marquee names attracting larger sponsorship deals and a new fanbase that will increase revenue down the line. On Thursday they announced a first-of-its-kind multi-year front-of-shirt partnership with Nike. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kang, however, said the value exceeds some Premier League men's teams' shirt deals and the $4million (£2.9 m) annual value of the NWSL's Atlanta expansion franchise's recent front-of-shirt agreement, believed to be the wealthiest jersey sponsorship in women's sports.
#city
But how are the London City Lionesses, owned by American businesswoman Michele Kang, complying with the Women's Super League's financial rules to pay these big-name players?
Invest before revenue.
Kang, a Korean-American businesswoman, bought the club in 2023, helping them win promotion to the WSL in 2025. Finishing sixth in their debut top-flight season was respectable, but this summer, they have gone big. London City have splashed out on star players — albeit mostly on free transfers — for two reasons: they want to qualify for the Champions League and increase their revenue as soon as possible.
Earnings have to rise so they can afford to pay this set of players. London City are banking on marquee names attracting larger sponsorship deals and a new fanbase that will increase revenue down the line. On Thursday they announced a first-of-its-kind multi-year front-of-shirt partnership with Nike. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kang, however, said the value exceeds some Premier League men's teams' shirt deals and the $4million (£2.9 m) annual value of the NWSL's Atlanta expansion franchise's recent front-of-shirt agreement, believed to be the wealthiest jersey sponsorship in women's sports.
#city
2 months ago
The wait for the new team format is finally over. The WTGL has officially locked in a start date and a major media rights deal that puts the league on national television. This is a concrete plan to get women's golf in front of millions of viewers, not just another press release. Broadcast rights for the competition have been locked in by TMRW Sports via multi-year agreements with ESPN and Scripps Sports/ION, signaling genuine confidence in the product. Although the complete schedule is still confidential, the league is scheduled to debut on Sunday, Nov. 8. This date aligns with the final round of the LPGA's TOTO ****** an Classic, providing the new league with a high-profile opening night.
Matches and shoulder programming will appear on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. On ION, the league joins a strong lineup of women's sports including the WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL. This distribution reaches 128 million homes nationally. It's a massive step up from streaming-only launches. The deal mirrors the success of the men's TGL, which ESPN has called home since its inaugural 2024-25 season. The infrastructure is ready. The players are set. Now the cameras just need to roll.
According to reports, the announcement came just two days after WTGL revealed the official rosters for the league's five teams. November will mark the league's start at the SoFi Center located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The regular season runs through November and December with a round-robin format. The postseason features single-elimination semifinals and a best-of-three finals. This structure creates a clear path to a champion, forcing teams to think about how they win a series rather than just a single tournament.
The broadcast partners are already on board. "We are genuinely excited to be the home for WTGL as it launches its inaugural season this fall," said Rosalyn Durant, executive vice president, programming and acquisitions, in a release. She added that bringing the league to fans continues a commitment to growing women's sports and supports the belief in the momentum of women's golf. While production details, the on-air talent list, and the full schedule are set for later announcement, the platform is ready.
The roster depth is significant. An inaugural season field of 25 players has been established by the league, comprising individuals with 112 LPGA Tour victories and 15 major championships. However, the real story is the format. Just three players from every five-player roster are eligible to compete in a match. Before the shot clock starts or the Hammer comes into play, a coach must decide who plays and which two sit. This lineup card determines whether team golf gains substance or merely resembles individual golfers wearing matching shirts.
#sports #golf #inaugural #players
Matches and shoulder programming will appear on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. On ION, the league joins a strong lineup of women's sports including the WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL. This distribution reaches 128 million homes nationally. It's a massive step up from streaming-only launches. The deal mirrors the success of the men's TGL, which ESPN has called home since its inaugural 2024-25 season. The infrastructure is ready. The players are set. Now the cameras just need to roll.
According to reports, the announcement came just two days after WTGL revealed the official rosters for the league's five teams. November will mark the league's start at the SoFi Center located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The regular season runs through November and December with a round-robin format. The postseason features single-elimination semifinals and a best-of-three finals. This structure creates a clear path to a champion, forcing teams to think about how they win a series rather than just a single tournament.
The broadcast partners are already on board. "We are genuinely excited to be the home for WTGL as it launches its inaugural season this fall," said Rosalyn Durant, executive vice president, programming and acquisitions, in a release. She added that bringing the league to fans continues a commitment to growing women's sports and supports the belief in the momentum of women's golf. While production details, the on-air talent list, and the full schedule are set for later announcement, the platform is ready.
The roster depth is significant. An inaugural season field of 25 players has been established by the league, comprising individuals with 112 LPGA Tour victories and 15 major championships. However, the real story is the format. Just three players from every five-player roster are eligible to compete in a match. Before the shot clock starts or the Hammer comes into play, a coach must decide who plays and which two sit. This lineup card determines whether team golf gains substance or merely resembles individual golfers wearing matching shirts.
#sports #golf #inaugural #players
2 months ago
Soccer star Trinity Rodman publicly professed her love for her boyfriend, Ben Shelton, during his US Open second-round match on Wednesday.
Cheering from the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Rodman wore an "I ❤️ my boyfriend" shirt as Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz in four sets to advance to the third round of his home major. Rodman was also in the stands for Shelton's first-round victory over Tallon Griekspoor on Monday.
Rodman's dedication to attending Shelton's matches is also a declaration of love, given that the US Open coincides with the ongoing NWSL season.
The Washington Spirit star attended Shelton's first-round match on Monday barely 24 hours after playing Bay FC on the road. Rodman's own schedule remains packed: she and the Spirit face the Portland Thorns on Sunday, the same day Shelton could play his fourth-round match. If Shelton makes it to next Sunday's US Open final, a fixture against Boston Legacy may force Rodman to miss that, too.
The soccer star previously admitted that she made the first move before they took their relationship public in 2025. After watching clips of Shelton on the tennis court, she sent him a DM on social media with the words, "You're sick" alongside a fire emoji.
#shelton #match
Cheering from the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Rodman wore an "I ❤️ my boyfriend" shirt as Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz in four sets to advance to the third round of his home major. Rodman was also in the stands for Shelton's first-round victory over Tallon Griekspoor on Monday.
Rodman's dedication to attending Shelton's matches is also a declaration of love, given that the US Open coincides with the ongoing NWSL season.
The Washington Spirit star attended Shelton's first-round match on Monday barely 24 hours after playing Bay FC on the road. Rodman's own schedule remains packed: she and the Spirit face the Portland Thorns on Sunday, the same day Shelton could play his fourth-round match. If Shelton makes it to next Sunday's US Open final, a fixture against Boston Legacy may force Rodman to miss that, too.
The soccer star previously admitted that she made the first move before they took their relationship public in 2025. After watching clips of Shelton on the tennis court, she sent him a DM on social media with the words, "You're sick" alongside a fire emoji.
#shelton #match
2 months ago
Ben Shelton has American tennis fans clamoring for a deep run at the 2026 US Open, but ***** ody is a bigger fan of his than girlfriend and soccer star Trinity Rodman.
The no. 8 ranked star is playing in the second round of this year's US Open on Wednesday. However, the bigger story from his match against Hubert Hurkacz is Rodman's viral PDA moment.
Both Rodman and Shelton have been known to show their affections for one another publicly at sporting events before. Meanwhile, the USWNT talent's latest display minced no words regarding her feelings for the 23-year-old.
Rodman was spotted in the New York City crowd wearing a shirt that says "I love my boyfriend." The NWSL star already appeared courtside for Shelton's opening round win on Monday against Tallon Griekspoor.
MORE: After US Open loss, conspiracy theorists diagnose Novak Djokovic's mystery illness
#open #shelton #wednesday #however
The no. 8 ranked star is playing in the second round of this year's US Open on Wednesday. However, the bigger story from his match against Hubert Hurkacz is Rodman's viral PDA moment.
Both Rodman and Shelton have been known to show their affections for one another publicly at sporting events before. Meanwhile, the USWNT talent's latest display minced no words regarding her feelings for the 23-year-old.
Rodman was spotted in the New York City crowd wearing a shirt that says "I love my boyfriend." The NWSL star already appeared courtside for Shelton's opening round win on Monday against Tallon Griekspoor.
MORE: After US Open loss, conspiracy theorists diagnose Novak Djokovic's mystery illness
#open #shelton #wednesday #however
2 months ago
With the NWSL season in full swing, we take a look at several young players who are making their mark on the pitch. From amazing talent with the ball, incredible work-rates, and finishing abilities, these players embody the traits footballers strive for.
As teams try to make their way up the table to secure playoff spots, these players will be instrumental in their teams' success. Here are just six of many great young talents in the NWSL this season.
Melanie Barcenas is THAT player. As a defender, you know what that means. Nothing is more terrifying than being up against her one-on-one. Barcenas' control of the ball when it is at her feet is simply ridiculous. Her goal against Denver earlier this season was absolutely unfair.
One of the young players that has signed with NWSL sides, Barcenas was 15 when she first put pen to paper for San Diego. At 18 now, she is still growing and developing her game. Her talent is off the charts, and she matches it with a fierce energy and the exuberance of youth.
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#nwsl #barcenas #teams #here
As teams try to make their way up the table to secure playoff spots, these players will be instrumental in their teams' success. Here are just six of many great young talents in the NWSL this season.
Melanie Barcenas is THAT player. As a defender, you know what that means. Nothing is more terrifying than being up against her one-on-one. Barcenas' control of the ball when it is at her feet is simply ridiculous. Her goal against Denver earlier this season was absolutely unfair.
One of the young players that has signed with NWSL sides, Barcenas was 15 when she first put pen to paper for San Diego. At 18 now, she is still growing and developing her game. Her talent is off the charts, and she matches it with a fierce energy and the exuberance of youth.
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#nwsl #barcenas #teams #here
2 months ago
With two months left in the season, the Orlando Pride are moving on from head coach Seb Hines: In a statement released Monday, the club announced that they have "parted ways" with Hines, effectively immediately.
Goalkeeper coach Paul Crichton, who has been with the team since 2023, has also been fired as part of the move. ******* istant coach Yolanda Thomas will take over as the interim head coach for the rest of the season.
The team did not provide a specific reason for the firing, though Orlando Pride vice president of soccer operations and general manager Caitlin Carducci said in the statement that they felt it was time to move on.
"(Hines) will always have a special place in our history for helping lead the Pride to levels it had never reached before," Carducci said. "However, as we look toward the Club's long-term vision and future objectives, we believe that this is the appropriate time for a leadership change."
Hines is just two years removed from the Pride's remarkable 2024 NWSL Championship run. The team easily clinched the NWSL Shield after a record-breaking regular season, breaking a streak of finishing just outside the playoffs. Orlando went on to win it all in the postseason too, becoming the first NWSL team in six years to earn the double. As a result, Hines was awarded the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.
#pride
Goalkeeper coach Paul Crichton, who has been with the team since 2023, has also been fired as part of the move. ******* istant coach Yolanda Thomas will take over as the interim head coach for the rest of the season.
The team did not provide a specific reason for the firing, though Orlando Pride vice president of soccer operations and general manager Caitlin Carducci said in the statement that they felt it was time to move on.
"(Hines) will always have a special place in our history for helping lead the Pride to levels it had never reached before," Carducci said. "However, as we look toward the Club's long-term vision and future objectives, we believe that this is the appropriate time for a leadership change."
Hines is just two years removed from the Pride's remarkable 2024 NWSL Championship run. The team easily clinched the NWSL Shield after a record-breaking regular season, breaking a streak of finishing just outside the playoffs. Orlando went on to win it all in the postseason too, becoming the first NWSL team in six years to earn the double. As a result, Hines was awarded the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.
#pride
2 months ago
Manchester United are close to signing Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit.
The 29-year-old, who can play in the centre of either defence or midfield, would become the first Mexican to feature in the Women's Super League.
Bernal joined the Spirit in February 2025 from CF Monterrey and has played 41 times for them.
During her time in Washington, she won the NWSL Challenge Cup in 2025.
Bernal missed Spirit's NWSL game on Sunday against Bay FC with what the club described as an "excused absence".
#united #rebeca
The 29-year-old, who can play in the centre of either defence or midfield, would become the first Mexican to feature in the Women's Super League.
Bernal joined the Spirit in February 2025 from CF Monterrey and has played 41 times for them.
During her time in Washington, she won the NWSL Challenge Cup in 2025.
Bernal missed Spirit's NWSL game on Sunday against Bay FC with what the club described as an "excused absence".
#united #rebeca
3 months ago
The NWSL has a new media partner to replace Victory+. The league reached a deal with Roku that will put its package of Sunday night matches on the free Roku Sports Channel beginning Aug. 30.
Roku will become the exclusive streaming home of eight NWSL Sunday night matches over the remainder of the 2026 season before expanding to 25 games in 2027, the league said. The agreement gives the NWSL a replacement for the Sunday night slate previously carried by Victory+, which the league abruptly dropped last month.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the league said Roku emerged from a competitive process, citing the platform's reach, accessibility and ability to make matches easier for fans to discover.
"We were incredibly encouraged by the level of interest in this package and the competitiveness of the process, which speaks to the growing value of NWSL media rights," NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman told The Athletic. "Ultimately, Roku stood out as the right partner because of its tremendous scale, commitment to discoverability and ability to reach both existing fans and entirely new audiences. We're excited to build on an existing relationship with Roku at an important moment for our league and for women's soccer."
The deal comes less than a month after the NWSL terminated its agreement with Victory+, the free streaming platform. The Athletic previously reported that unfulfilled payments from Victory+ contributed to the league's decision to end the relationship, according to league sources that spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the deal freely.
#night
Roku will become the exclusive streaming home of eight NWSL Sunday night matches over the remainder of the 2026 season before expanding to 25 games in 2027, the league said. The agreement gives the NWSL a replacement for the Sunday night slate previously carried by Victory+, which the league abruptly dropped last month.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the league said Roku emerged from a competitive process, citing the platform's reach, accessibility and ability to make matches easier for fans to discover.
"We were incredibly encouraged by the level of interest in this package and the competitiveness of the process, which speaks to the growing value of NWSL media rights," NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman told The Athletic. "Ultimately, Roku stood out as the right partner because of its tremendous scale, commitment to discoverability and ability to reach both existing fans and entirely new audiences. We're excited to build on an existing relationship with Roku at an important moment for our league and for women's soccer."
The deal comes less than a month after the NWSL terminated its agreement with Victory+, the free streaming platform. The Athletic previously reported that unfulfilled payments from Victory+ contributed to the league's decision to end the relationship, according to league sources that spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the deal freely.
#night
3 months ago
This weekend was jam-packed with NWSL action. Check out the top three goals and saves in terms of the difference between their post-shot expected goals (PSxG) and expected goals (xG).
Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality and the saves where the keeper was best able to navigate this unexpected extra shot quality.
Tanaka draws her team level with a shot so clean that all goalkeeper Sandra Paños can do is watch it hit the back of the net.
Girelli remains focused and alert, getting the rebound to score the game-winner for her team.
Traoré recovers well and beats defenders to the rebound to draw her team level late in the game.
#expected #game
Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality and the saves where the keeper was best able to navigate this unexpected extra shot quality.
Tanaka draws her team level with a shot so clean that all goalkeeper Sandra Paños can do is watch it hit the back of the net.
Girelli remains focused and alert, getting the rebound to score the game-winner for her team.
Traoré recovers well and beats defenders to the rebound to draw her team level late in the game.
#expected #game
3 months ago
NWSL matchweek 18 wraps up with four matches, including a few with potential playoff implications.
Who is available, questionable, or out?
Here's the latest availability report:
CHICAGO STARS FC
OUT: Ryan Connaughton (Knee), Jordyn Huitema (Knee – SEI), Natalia Kuikka (Knee – SEI), Brianna Pinto (Lower Leg)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None
RACING LOUISVILLE FC
#knee #Chicago #connaughton #jordyn
Who is available, questionable, or out?
Here's the latest availability report:
CHICAGO STARS FC
OUT: Ryan Connaughton (Knee), Jordyn Huitema (Knee – SEI), Natalia Kuikka (Knee – SEI), Brianna Pinto (Lower Leg)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None
RACING LOUISVILLE FC
#knee #Chicago #connaughton #jordyn
3 months ago
HILLSBOROUGH, Ore. — Walking through the brand new training center of the Portland Thorns and the Portland Fire is a practice in seeing double.
The 100,000-square-foot facility, which cost more than $150 million, houses two full-sized basketball courts for the WNBA expansion team, and two full-sized soccer fields — one grass, one turf — for the three-time NWSL champion Thorns.
There are two team lounges, one for each team, outfitted with plush couches, throw pillows and blankets, and plenty of the athletes' preferred snacks, from Cheez-Its to peanut ******* er and jelly-filled dates. Two locker rooms with ample shelf ******* e for each player (plus a little extra for goalkeepers) and a USB-C outlet inside each locker so players can charge their devices while they train. Two meeting rooms for teams and operations staff. Two saunas pierced with sleek, recessed lighting.
But the common ******* es at the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center are just as intentional.
The treatment area, 5,000-square-foot weight room, and cafeteria are shared by both teams. That is where professional soccer player-turned-women's sports executive Karina LeBlanc believes the real transformation can happen.
#foot #full #Soccer
The 100,000-square-foot facility, which cost more than $150 million, houses two full-sized basketball courts for the WNBA expansion team, and two full-sized soccer fields — one grass, one turf — for the three-time NWSL champion Thorns.
There are two team lounges, one for each team, outfitted with plush couches, throw pillows and blankets, and plenty of the athletes' preferred snacks, from Cheez-Its to peanut ******* er and jelly-filled dates. Two locker rooms with ample shelf ******* e for each player (plus a little extra for goalkeepers) and a USB-C outlet inside each locker so players can charge their devices while they train. Two meeting rooms for teams and operations staff. Two saunas pierced with sleek, recessed lighting.
But the common ******* es at the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center are just as intentional.
The treatment area, 5,000-square-foot weight room, and cafeteria are shared by both teams. That is where professional soccer player-turned-women's sports executive Karina LeBlanc believes the real transformation can happen.
#foot #full #Soccer
3 months ago
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Near the foyer of the new joint training facility for the WNBA's Portland Fire and the NWSL's Portland Thorns is an expansive set of lighted shelves enclosed by glass.
It's the trophy case, "soon to be filled," said Lisa Bhathal Merage, who owns both teams with her brother Alex Bhathal.
The $150 million performance center is the first purpose-built for a pair of professional women's teams in different sports. The official ribbon-cutting is Saturday, but the teams got a look at the luxe facility earlier in the week.
The 12-acre campus includes two full-sized outdoor soccer fields and a 17,000-square-foot gymnasium that houses a pair of basketball courts, along with a weight room, locker rooms for both teams and conference rooms.
But the details make the facility unique. There are two nursing and changing rooms for players who are parents, and even a nursery fully stocked with toys and stuffed animals.
#teams #FIRE
It's the trophy case, "soon to be filled," said Lisa Bhathal Merage, who owns both teams with her brother Alex Bhathal.
The $150 million performance center is the first purpose-built for a pair of professional women's teams in different sports. The official ribbon-cutting is Saturday, but the teams got a look at the luxe facility earlier in the week.
The 12-acre campus includes two full-sized outdoor soccer fields and a 17,000-square-foot gymnasium that houses a pair of basketball courts, along with a weight room, locker rooms for both teams and conference rooms.
But the details make the facility unique. There are two nursing and changing rooms for players who are parents, and even a nursery fully stocked with toys and stuffed animals.
#teams #FIRE
3 months ago
The NWSL returns with a potential playoff preview between top sides, San Diego Wave and Utah Royals.
URFC are healthy, meanwhile SDW are a bit shorthanded going into the matchup.
Here's the latest availability report:
SAN DIEGO WAVE FC
OUT: Trinity Armstrong (Knee – SEI), Gia Corley (Lower Leg), Dudinha (Knee – SEI), Kenza Dali (Lower Leg), Didi Haracic (Lower Leg), Cat Macario (Heel), Kiki Pickett (Ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: Kimmi Ascanio (Thigh)
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None
#knee #nwsl #Royals #armstrong
URFC are healthy, meanwhile SDW are a bit shorthanded going into the matchup.
Here's the latest availability report:
SAN DIEGO WAVE FC
OUT: Trinity Armstrong (Knee – SEI), Gia Corley (Lower Leg), Dudinha (Knee – SEI), Kenza Dali (Lower Leg), Didi Haracic (Lower Leg), Cat Macario (Heel), Kiki Pickett (Ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: Kimmi Ascanio (Thigh)
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None
#knee #nwsl #Royals #armstrong
3 months ago
Thirty years after the U.S. women's national team won the gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, going 2-1 over China, and a month after the 2026 World Cup ended its run across the American continents, soccer has returned to the heart of the Classic City at Sanford Stadium.
A record-breaking 25,433 fans packed the metal bleacher seats under the blistering 93-degree setting sun, curving around the west end zone and north side of the stadium to watch the Georgia Bulldogs face the James Madison Dukes to open their home schedule.
Georgia has been a hotbed for soccer since Tiffeny Milbrett broke the deadlock created by China's Sun Wen in the 68th minute of the biggest match on grass and made history for America in front of approximately 76,000 people.
Three decades of all-aged girls have come through the Peach State, which has produced the fourth-most NWSL players. Three of 23 women on the 2019 World Cup roster hailed from the metro-Atlanta area, including Emily Sonnett, who currently plays with the NJ/NY Gotham FC; Morgan Gautrat née Brian; and Kelley O'Hara.
Which made Thursday night something special to witness, especially for this next generation of girls soccer players. Girls like Emerson Finch, Harper Eubanks, Mattie Raborn and Charlotte Peyton, who all play for Augusta ****** nal.
#thirty
A record-breaking 25,433 fans packed the metal bleacher seats under the blistering 93-degree setting sun, curving around the west end zone and north side of the stadium to watch the Georgia Bulldogs face the James Madison Dukes to open their home schedule.
Georgia has been a hotbed for soccer since Tiffeny Milbrett broke the deadlock created by China's Sun Wen in the 68th minute of the biggest match on grass and made history for America in front of approximately 76,000 people.
Three decades of all-aged girls have come through the Peach State, which has produced the fourth-most NWSL players. Three of 23 women on the 2019 World Cup roster hailed from the metro-Atlanta area, including Emily Sonnett, who currently plays with the NJ/NY Gotham FC; Morgan Gautrat née Brian; and Kelley O'Hara.
Which made Thursday night something special to witness, especially for this next generation of girls soccer players. Girls like Emerson Finch, Harper Eubanks, Mattie Raborn and Charlotte Peyton, who all play for Augusta ****** nal.
#thirty
3 months ago
1. Returning Caiya Hanks scores stoppage time game-winner for Portland Thorns
Sports are best when they're emotionally resonant, and nothing beats what Caiya Hanks did at Providence Park.
The Portland Thorns forward played in her first match since returning from an ACL injury that has kept her away from NWSL action for more than a year. The 21-year-old forward substituted on in the 88th minute and made an immediate impact at home for the Thorns. In the sixth minute of stoppage time, Hanks moved the ball to the middle just outside the penalty area and with little defensive pressure from nearly four Orlando defenders she shot the ball to the right post past the goalkeeper. Providence Park exploded with excitement and it seemed her entire team was waiting to give her a hug.
2. Big returns for Sunday night soccer between Washington Spirit and Angel City
Three major players for both Washington Spirit and Angel City FC made their long awaited returns to play on Sunday night. Ashley Hatch made her official return to the pitch in the 83rd after returning from maternity leave last week for the Spirit. On the home side, Savy King returned for her first match since suffering a lower leg injury that has kept her out since April. Though the biggest return may have been Sydney Leroux who came on in stoppage time for Angel City after 654 days away from an official match.
#thorns #returning #match
Sports are best when they're emotionally resonant, and nothing beats what Caiya Hanks did at Providence Park.
The Portland Thorns forward played in her first match since returning from an ACL injury that has kept her away from NWSL action for more than a year. The 21-year-old forward substituted on in the 88th minute and made an immediate impact at home for the Thorns. In the sixth minute of stoppage time, Hanks moved the ball to the middle just outside the penalty area and with little defensive pressure from nearly four Orlando defenders she shot the ball to the right post past the goalkeeper. Providence Park exploded with excitement and it seemed her entire team was waiting to give her a hug.
2. Big returns for Sunday night soccer between Washington Spirit and Angel City
Three major players for both Washington Spirit and Angel City FC made their long awaited returns to play on Sunday night. Ashley Hatch made her official return to the pitch in the 83rd after returning from maternity leave last week for the Spirit. On the home side, Savy King returned for her first match since suffering a lower leg injury that has kept her out since April. Though the biggest return may have been Sydney Leroux who came on in stoppage time for Angel City after 654 days away from an official match.
#thorns #returning #match
3 months ago
After four matches on Friday, the NWSL follows it up with two more for Saturday of matchweek 16.
Racing Louisville looks to continue their solid run of form at home versus NWSL expansion side Boston Legacy.
Portland Thorns hope to honor USWNT legend, Meghan Klingenberg with a solid performance.
Here's the latest availability report:
RACING LOUISVILLE FC
#saturday
Racing Louisville looks to continue their solid run of form at home versus NWSL expansion side Boston Legacy.
Portland Thorns hope to honor USWNT legend, Meghan Klingenberg with a solid performance.
Here's the latest availability report:
RACING LOUISVILLE FC
#saturday
3 months ago
Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been placed on the season-ending injury list because of an ACL injury, the National Women's Soccer League team announced Tuesday.
Moultrie, who also plays for the U.S. national team, injured her right knee during training last week, the team said.
"Heartbroken doesn't even begin to sum up all of the feelings right now," Moultrie posted to Instagram. "To be taken away from something you love more than anything is a feeling I never wanted to experience. I know there is a reason this path has been chosen for me and I can't promise everything but I can promise I'll be back and I'll be better."
Moultrie, 20, had five goals and five ******* ists for the Thorns this season. She signed with Portland in 2021 after she successfully sued the NWSL over a rule prohibiting teams from signing players under 18.
"Olivia is one of the most driven players I have been around, and she will use that drive during her recovery and rehabilitation," Jeff Agoos, president and general manager of the Thorns, said in a statement released by the team. "She has our full support and every resource this club can put behind her."
#olivia #right
Moultrie, who also plays for the U.S. national team, injured her right knee during training last week, the team said.
"Heartbroken doesn't even begin to sum up all of the feelings right now," Moultrie posted to Instagram. "To be taken away from something you love more than anything is a feeling I never wanted to experience. I know there is a reason this path has been chosen for me and I can't promise everything but I can promise I'll be back and I'll be better."
Moultrie, 20, had five goals and five ******* ists for the Thorns this season. She signed with Portland in 2021 after she successfully sued the NWSL over a rule prohibiting teams from signing players under 18.
"Olivia is one of the most driven players I have been around, and she will use that drive during her recovery and rehabilitation," Jeff Agoos, president and general manager of the Thorns, said in a statement released by the team. "She has our full support and every resource this club can put behind her."
#olivia #right
3 months ago
Portland Thorns and U.S. women's national team midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been ruled out for the remainder of the NWSL season with an ACL injury, the club announced Tuesday.
The 20-year-old sustained the right knee injury during a training session last week, the club said, and has been placed on their season-ending injury list.
"Heartbroken doesn't even begin to sum up all of the feelings right now," Moultrie said in a social media post following the announcement. "To be taken away from something you love more than anything is a feeling I never wanted to experience.
"I know there is a reason this path has been chosen for me, and I can't promise everything, but I can promise I'll be back and I'll be better."
Moultrie is considered one of the best midfielders in the league and has played a vital role in the Thorns' success this season. The club is fifth in the NWSL with a 9-6-4 record, with the next several weeks critical as teams push for their place in the postseason.
#moultrie #promise
The 20-year-old sustained the right knee injury during a training session last week, the club said, and has been placed on their season-ending injury list.
"Heartbroken doesn't even begin to sum up all of the feelings right now," Moultrie said in a social media post following the announcement. "To be taken away from something you love more than anything is a feeling I never wanted to experience.
"I know there is a reason this path has been chosen for me, and I can't promise everything, but I can promise I'll be back and I'll be better."
Moultrie is considered one of the best midfielders in the league and has played a vital role in the Thorns' success this season. The club is fifth in the NWSL with a 9-6-4 record, with the next several weeks critical as teams push for their place in the postseason.
#moultrie #promise
3 months ago
Portland Thorns and USWNT midfielder Olivia Moultrie suffered an ACL injury to her right knee in training last week and has been ruled out for the remainder of the NWSL season.
The 20-year-old Moultrie, who joined the Thorns in 2021 and has made 79 starts for the club, has been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list. Through 16 games this season, she scored five goals and registered five ******* ists.
"Olivia is one of the most driven players I have been around, and she will use that drive during her recovery and rehabilitation," said Thorns president and general manager of soccer operations Jeff Agoos. "She has our full support and every resource this club can put behind her."
Internationally, Moultrie has represented the United States 18 times since getting her first call up in 2023. She has scored five times in three USWNT victories.
The injury will also keep Moultrie out of the Concacaf Women's Championship, which will begin in November in Texas. That tournament will act as the qualifying process for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil next summer and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
#moultrie #injury
The 20-year-old Moultrie, who joined the Thorns in 2021 and has made 79 starts for the club, has been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list. Through 16 games this season, she scored five goals and registered five ******* ists.
"Olivia is one of the most driven players I have been around, and she will use that drive during her recovery and rehabilitation," said Thorns president and general manager of soccer operations Jeff Agoos. "She has our full support and every resource this club can put behind her."
Internationally, Moultrie has represented the United States 18 times since getting her first call up in 2023. She has scored five times in three USWNT victories.
The injury will also keep Moultrie out of the Concacaf Women's Championship, which will begin in November in Texas. That tournament will act as the qualifying process for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil next summer and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
#moultrie #injury
3 months ago
Denver Summit co-captain Janine Sonis may have dropped to her knees after converting a game-winning free kick in the dying minutes of the Continental Divide derby with the Utah Royals on Saturday, but her name has only been lifted up since she signed with the NWSL expansion team.
Sonis and the Summit have been a match made in the Rocky Mountains.
While the team's marquee signing was U.S. women's national team midfielder Lindsey Heaps, who has served as club co-captain alongside Sonis since joining the team midseason from OL Lyonnes in France, it is Sonis who is undeniably the heart and soul of the club. She's been with the team since their first game and has shown nothing but consistent, clear-eyed leadership through a slew of highs and lows as the Summit settles into the league.
"To have that kind of performance after a three-game week. We've been punched in the nose a couple of times in the last few games. We've played really good football and it just really hasn't fallen for us," she told broadcast duo JP Dellacamera and Jill Loyden following the 2-1 home thriller. The victory snapped a three-game winless streak.
"You know how this game is. At some point the cover comes off the goal, and thankfully tonight was a night for us. But the league standings are so, so tight, so we know how important these three points are, and I'm really hoping that this just slingshots us into the next couple of weeks."
#since #three #we 've
Sonis and the Summit have been a match made in the Rocky Mountains.
While the team's marquee signing was U.S. women's national team midfielder Lindsey Heaps, who has served as club co-captain alongside Sonis since joining the team midseason from OL Lyonnes in France, it is Sonis who is undeniably the heart and soul of the club. She's been with the team since their first game and has shown nothing but consistent, clear-eyed leadership through a slew of highs and lows as the Summit settles into the league.
"To have that kind of performance after a three-game week. We've been punched in the nose a couple of times in the last few games. We've played really good football and it just really hasn't fallen for us," she told broadcast duo JP Dellacamera and Jill Loyden following the 2-1 home thriller. The victory snapped a three-game winless streak.
"You know how this game is. At some point the cover comes off the goal, and thankfully tonight was a night for us. But the league standings are so, so tight, so we know how important these three points are, and I'm really hoping that this just slingshots us into the next couple of weeks."
#since #three #we 've
3 months ago
Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images
Jenna Nighswonger's ****** nal career has come to an end after the defender completed a permanent move to Bay FC, with the Gunners reportedly making a profit on the player despite her limited first-team opportunities in north London.
The United States international leaves after just 18 months at the club, bringing to a close a spell that never developed as hoped under Renée Slegers, while ****** nal are believed to have doubled the fee they originally paid to sign her.
The deal is said to be worth around £150,000.
The United States international joined ****** nal from Gotham FC in January 2025 for a reported fee of around £80,500, or $100,000, as the club sought to add another option at full-back. Despite arriving with an impressive reputation following her success in the NWSL, she struggled to establish herself in Renée Slegers' plans.
#states
Jenna Nighswonger's ****** nal career has come to an end after the defender completed a permanent move to Bay FC, with the Gunners reportedly making a profit on the player despite her limited first-team opportunities in north London.
The United States international leaves after just 18 months at the club, bringing to a close a spell that never developed as hoped under Renée Slegers, while ****** nal are believed to have doubled the fee they originally paid to sign her.
The deal is said to be worth around £150,000.
The United States international joined ****** nal from Gotham FC in January 2025 for a reported fee of around £80,500, or $100,000, as the club sought to add another option at full-back. Despite arriving with an impressive reputation following her success in the NWSL, she struggled to establish herself in Renée Slegers' plans.
#states
