All ten National Women’s Soccer League teams have announced their roster and contract updates following the 2017 NWSL season. Here are the updated rosters: Boston Breakers Contract Option Exercised: Abby Smith, Sammy Jo Prudhomme, Megan Oyster, Julie King, Amanda Frisbie, Rosie White, Morgan Andrews, Adriana Leon, Natasha Dowie, Ifeoma Onumonu, […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, Finals
Backline Soccer Recap: Looking Back: 5 Things That Made This Season Phenomenal – Lindsay Schwarz gives us five reasons the 2017 NWSL season has been great. Route Two Soccer – Evolve or Die – Charles Olney takes a tactical approach to breaking down the 2017 Chicago Red Stars season. Soccer […]
Ellis Names Roster For Korea Republic Friendlies
Jill Ellis has named 22 players to the roster for two friendlies between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Korea Republic. Carli Lloyd returns to the roster while continuing to recover from an ankle injury, while Stanford senior Andi Sullivan returns to camp after recovering from an ACL tear suffered […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, Semi-Finals
Backline Soccer Recap: A Conversation with Orlando Pride Coach Tom Sermanni – Luis Hernandez sat down with Orlando Pride Head Coach for an interview. Unapologetically Cool: 5 Reasons Ashlyn Harris and Umbro Works – Lindsay Schwarz breaks down why the Ashlyn Harris and Umbro partnership is a match made in […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, Week 22
Backline Soccer Recap: The Unknown International: Natasha Dowie – Allison Cary highlights Natasha Dowie in this weeks unknown international. MVA: 5 Reasons Tobin Heath Is The Thorns’ Most Valuable Asset – Tobin Heath has returned from injury. Lindsay Schwarz breaks down why she is the most valuable asset for the […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, Week 21
Backline Soccer Recap: The View from the Sideline: Orlando Pride vs Seattle Reign – Check out these shots from the thriller from Kat Farris. Kicks & Gigs: 5 Reasons to be Stoked for the USA/NZL Friendlies – Lindsay Schwarz broke down 5 reasons we should have been stoked for the […]
England sack Mark Sampson, amid series of scandals
The English FA has announced that they are terminating their contract with Mark Sampson, effective immediately, according to a report from the BBC. The firing is unrelated to recent allegations of racial discrimination brought by players such as Eniola Aluko, and instead stems from a previous incident or series of […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, International Break #3
Backline Soccer Recap: Bigger than a Ballgame: Backline Soccer Can Not Just Stick To Sports – We introduced a new mini-series this week in regards to not sticking to sports. This is the introduction. Bigger than a Ballgame: I Would Have Shot Her Right There – RJ Allen’s thoughts on […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, Week 20
Backline Soccer Recap: The View from the Sideline: North Carolina vs Washington – Kelly Piper was out at the Spirit and Courage game and took some great shots! Child’s Play: 5 Reasons The NWSL Will Shape The Future Of Women’s Sports – Lindsay Schwarz on how the NWSL will shape […]
Breaking: Ellis Names Roster for New Zealand Friendlies
Jill Ellis has named 22 players to the roster for two friendlies between the U.S. Women’s National Team and New Zealand. Carli Lloyd is recovering from an ankle injury and will miss the two matches. Other notable absences include Meghan Klingenberg, Ali Krieger, and Sydney Leroux. Tobin Heath, Rose Lavelle, Morgan […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, Week 19
Backline Soccer Recap: The View from the Sideline: Washington Spirit vs Chicago Red Stars – Check out these shots from Kelly Piper from the game last weekend. Irreplaceable: 5 Reasons Christie Pearce Should Stick Around – Lindsay Schwarz brings you 5 reasons Captain America should stick around in some capacity […]
Breaking News: Chicago Red Stars Acquire Morgan Brian
The Chicago Red Stars have announced that they acquired US Women’s National Team midfielder Morgan Brian in a trade with the Houston Dash. NEWS: Chicago acquires @moeebrian in trade with @HoustonDash. Read | https://t.co/nEYPeINpcP pic.twitter.com/1EZvVE9Y0Y — Chicago Red Stars (@chicagoredstars) August 30, 2017 NEWS: Dash acquire @KristieMewie and future considerations […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, Week 18
Backline Soccer Recap: Too Cool For School: 5 Reasons Mallory Pugh Needs a New Narrative – Lindsay Schwarz brings you five reasons its time to give people some new talking points on Mal Pugh. Why You Should or Should Not Be Freaking Out About the Red Stars – Sandra Herrera […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, Week 17
Backline Soccer Recap: Under the Radar: 5 Reasons Rachel Daly Is Underrated – Lindsay Schwarz breaks down five reasons Rachel Daly is underrated in the NWSL. The Unknown International: Alanna Kennedy – Allison Cary shines a spotlight on Australian International Alanna Kennedy. The View from the Sideline: Washington Spirit vs […]
Breaking News: Christie Pearce to Miss Remainder of Season
Sky Blue FC has announced that defender Christie Pearce will miss the remainder of the 2017 season due to accumulating injuries. “I’ve always had a really good awareness of my body and the ability to recover,” Pearce said in the Sky Blue press release. “I feel that I started the […]
Breaking News: Christy Holly Steps Down as Sky Blue FC Coach
Christy Holly has announced that he will be stepping down from his position as Sky Blue FC Head Coach, effective immediately. pic.twitter.com/FinkhbmuY5 — Christy Holly (@christyeholly) August 16, 2017 Sky Blue FC President and General Manager Tony Novo had this to say about Holly’s departure: “First and foremost, we want to […]
Breaking News: USWNT to Host Korea Republic in October Friendlies
U.S. Soccer has announced that the United States Women’s National Team will be hosting the 16th ranked Korea Republic in two friendlies in October. New Orleans. North Carolina. It's been a while. But guess what? 👀 you in October! https://t.co/QFrqCOfkfo. pic.twitter.com/IBtnX8KR27 — U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) August 14, 2017 The […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, Week 16
Backline Soccer Recap: Euro’s Final Set – Allison Cary recaps the Euro’s semi-final matches. The View from the Sideline: Chicago Red Stars vs Orlando Pride – Kat Farris snapped some great shots at the draw between the Pride and Red Stars. Multi-Trick Pony: 5 Reasons Christen Press Should Start for […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, International Break #2
Backline Soccer Recap: The Unknown International: Nahomi Kawasumi – In her weekly series, Allison Carey shines the spotlight this week on Nahomi Kawasumi. Midway Report: Chicago Red Stars Half Season Review – Sandra Herrera breaks down the Chicago Red Stars season halfway through. She also has some post game comments […]
Off the Bench with Backline Soccer: 2017, Week 14
Backline Soccer Recap: The Unknown International: Amandine Henry – Allison Carey takes a look at French international Amandine Henry in her debut piece. Amber Brooks Deserves Another Shot With The USWNT – Alanna Fairbairn breaks down why the Houston defender deserves another shot with the USWNT. The Rock(Y) Of The Team: […]