Jill Ellis does not do pomp and circumstance. She is the type of coach that would likely never do another pregame ceremony celebrating a player reaching
Opinion
Bigger than a Ballgame: Why We Will Not Stick To Sports
Adriana Hooper The phrase “stick to sports” has always been one that frustrates me. We forget that professional athletes are in fact human and
Bigger than a Ballgame: The Political is Everything
Every time I hear or see some version of “You’re just a(n) [actor, athlete, journalist, kid, etc], stick to what you know,” I laugh
Bigger than a Ballgame: The Complexity of Sports Coverage in 2017
If you’re reading this, you probably have an interest in women’s soccer. So do I. In fact, I really like a lot of sports,
The Expendables: 5 Reasons No One’s Job is Safe in the NWSL
If this last month has taught us anything about the NWSL it’s that your job is never secure (unless you are a referee and
Bigger than a Ballgame: I Would Have Shot Her Right There
Anson Dorrance was brought on as the color commentator for this weekend’s game between the North Carolina Courage and the visiting Houston Dash. He
Bigger than a Ballgame: Backline Soccer Can Not Just Stick To Sports
How many times have we heard someone tell an athlete or celebrity to “just stick to [profession]” over the past few years? How many times
Soccer Takes From Jake: Stay Strong Orlando
First & foremost, stay strong everyone in Orlando. I know this includes some people that are a part of Backline Soccer, so yeah, hopefully
6 Takeaways from NWSL: Week 19
Week 19 saw two playoff spots clinched, a team ending an at-home losing streak, and 19 goals scored throughout the weekend games. As the
Child’s Play: 5 Reasons The NWSL Will Shape The Future Of Women’s Sports
I saw the future of women’s sports last week at the Washington Spirit/Chicago Red Stars match. It didn’t look like I thought it would.
Soccer Takes From Jake: The Final Four (Weeks)
First and foremost, nothing but love for everyone in Houston and surrounding towns/communities around them. I don’t have any stories from time spent in
6 Takeaways from NWSL: Week 18
Week 18 has come and gone. As we head into the final stretch of games, the mad dash for the NWSL playoffs continues in
Irreplaceable: 5 Reasons Christie Pearce Should Stick Around
Leanne Keator Earlier this year Christie Pearce stated that this would be her last season playing professionally. So when it was reported that she
The Unused Sub: The Home Stretch
THE TABLE IS SILLY, THE SEASON IS SILLY Turnabout is fair play in the NWSL. Seattle beats Sky Blue in a bonkers 5-4 match
Love and Soccer: A Queer Writer at Backline Soccer
I’m gay. I’m a big fat lesbian. Before anyone misinterprets who I am or what I’m about to say, know that. Earlier this year,
The Unused Sub: Holly, We Hardly Knew Ye
I am going to miss Christy Holly. He was a sharp-dressed man and built something good with Sky Blue FC and I think was
Unsung Hero of the Week: Hip-Hip Horan Leads Portland
Kelley Piper In this weekly series, I will be highlighting a player from the weekend who was their respective team’s unsung hero, win, lose
Under the Radar: 5 Reasons Rachel Daly Is Underrated
Rachel Daly isn’t the best player in the league. She isn’t even the best player on the Houston Dash. But she is everything that
The Unused Sub: August In Kansas Is A Hot Seat?
Kelley Piper Hi. UNPOPULAR… BUT SURELY A PROVOCATIVE OPINION Most of the time I look past whenever people are playing the occasional hashtag game
Unsung Hero of the Week: LaBonta Playing With Confidence
In this weekly series, I will be highlighting a player from the weekend who was their respective team’s unsung hero, win, lose or draw.