Alright, my friends, let’s just say it how it is. This off-season has been rough for the NWSL. I think the majority of us will agree to that. We lost a team, we had some really weird coaching shakeups (looking at you, Laura Harvey), and we still have no schedule […]
Quick Kicks: The Great Furt
RJ and Luis talk about the situation in Boston along with other NWSL and US Women’s National team news. Where to find the hosts on Twitter: RJ Allen: @TheSoccerCritic Luis G. Hernandez: @RadioactivClown The Show: @QuickKicksNews You can also play the episode on iTunes. Or below using Podbean or YouTube.
The Changing Face of the NWSL
It has been an offseason of change for the NWSL. In November, it was announced that FC Kansas City—the two-time NWSL champions—were folding. In their place, the Real Salt Lake organization would be bringing the Utah Royals into league. For legal reasons, this was technically one club folding and another expanding, […]
The End of the Breakers: How Did It Come to This?
The Boston Breakers have been a part of professional women’s soccer in this country for as long as professional women’s soccer has been a thing. Losing them is a terrible thing for the fans who have spent so much time and energy with them, and who will now never get […]
NWSL Teams Announce End-of-Season Roster And Contract Updates
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, 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 […]
Soccer Takes From Jake: End Of The Line
AND SO THE NWSL PLAYOFFS ARE SET It’s weird that we’re getting two playoff preview matches on the final weekend of the regular season, but here we are. All four teams will go into them definitely with the intent of using them as film study for the semi-final matches next […]
The View from the Sideline: Washington Spirit vs Boston Breakers
Kelley Piper was back in action during the Washington Spirit vs Boston Breakers game. Check her photos out below.
The Unknown International: Natasha Dowie
The NWSL may be an American soccer league, but many of its most talented players come from all over the world. This series takes a look at some of the best internationals in the NWSL, analyzing their role and impact on both their NWSL club and their national team, as […]
Soccer Takes From Jake: Oh, England
IN THEORY… Let’s talk about things that are good in theory. Specifically football governing bodies. Whether it’s FIFA, US Soccer, The FA (of England), these entities mean well and over the years sure have done plenty of good in terms of organizing the beautiful game, forming leagues, and all that […]
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 […]
The View from the Sideline: Orlando Pride vs Boston Breakers
Kat Farris took in the Orlando vs Boston game and came back with some great photos to show for it. Check them out below.
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 […]
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 everyone is safe and secure as best as they can be. Former Seattle Reign FC midfielder Lindsay Elston announced her retirement yesterday. She posted her retirement […]
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 […]
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 Houston, say for last year’s NWSL Championship, because I wasn’t able to make the trip down there. But the NWSL media colleagues I’ve talked to who […]
The View from the Sideline: Sky Blue FC vs Boston Breakers
Leanne Keator was at the Sky Blue FC vs the Boston Breakers game to take some photos for us. Check them out below.
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 […]
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 because of a stoppage time winner, Sky Blue beats Seattle in a bonkers 5-4 match with a goal in stoppage time too. Look, can we just […]
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 […]