Lauletta: Royals maiden win had it all
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by Dan Lauletta
3d ago
Utah Royals FC head coach Amy Rodriguez said her players had a sour taste in their mouths on the heels of the franchise-christening, 2-0 loss to the Chicago Red Stars in Week 1. “These guys had something to prove and they did that,” Rodriguez said following a much more fulfilling result last Friday, a 2-1 victory over the North Carolina Courage. Any first win is special, but there was much to remember about this one. From Kate Del Fava’s first goal for the new Royals to the bizarre back-to-back penalties, and the debut goal of No. 1 overall pick Ally Sentnor, no one who witnessed the Royals wi ..read more
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What to like, and not like, about the new NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup
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by Dan Lauletta
1w ago
The National Women’s Soccer League will not play regular season games during this summer’s Olympic break, but the league will not go completely dark either thanks to the announcement of the Summer Cup (formally the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup). The 33-match event will include all 14 NWSL sides and the six top point-getters across Mexico’s Clausura and Apertura. The five groups of four announced Wednesday will conduct a round-robin format between July 19 and Aug. 2 with the top four group winners advancing to the semifinals. The championship match will be held the weekend of Oct. 25-27 wh ..read more
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Matt Lampson fired from Houston Dash for alleged player relationship
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by Theodore Lloyd-Hughes
1w ago
Houston Dash goalkeeping coach Matt Lampson was removed from his duties due to an alleged relationship with a player at the club, multiple sources familiar tell The Equalizer. When asked for comment, a spokesperson for the Dash responded via email: “Houston Dash goalkeeper coach Matt Lampson was terminated on March 18. We respect the privacy and confidentiality of our players and employees and will not comment on specific details of Club employment matters.” The NWSL and NWSLPA have not immediate responded to requests for comment. The relationship between Lampson and the player began at the e ..read more
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Sarah Spain reflects on her time with the Red Stars
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by Harjeet Johal
1w ago
It’s a new season with new ownership and a fresh outlook in the Second City. However, as the Chicago Red Stars begin the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League campaign, the challenges that plagued the organization a year ago are never too far away.   Last month, The Equalizer was able to sit down with former Red Stars minority owner Sarah Spain while she was in Vancouver for an event. The 43-year-old broadcaster joined the Red Stars ownership group on March 1, 2021, along with a star-studded lineup that included U.S. Olympic gold medal hockey player, Kendall Coyne Schofield, among ..read more
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Kansas City wins on and off the pitch in Week 1
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by Kathleen Gier
1w ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — From cutting the ribbon under an elaborate balloon arch to popping bottles of champagne in the VIP section after the match, Saturday’s home opener at CPKC Stadium was a rousing success for the Kansas City Current and the National Women’s Soccer League.  CPKC Stadium, which welcomed a capacity crowd of 11,500 excited fans, is the brand-new home of the Current. It is also one of the few purpose-built women’s soccer stadiums in the country. And those fans were in for a treat, as Kansas City defeated longtime rival Portland Thorns FC 5-4. “Now that we’ve won, I am happy for ..read more
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Courage honor World Cup winner, two-time NWSL champion Sam Mewis
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by Alicia Rodriguez
1w ago
CARY, N.C. — The North Carolina Courage kicked off their eighth year in the NWSL with a rousing home victory to start the campaign, but also honored their past in the process. Midfielder Sam Mewis, who announced her retirement as a player this winter after being sidelined for two years with a chronic knee injury, became the first player inducted into the Courage Ring of Honor, with a postgame ceremony on the field after the Courage defeated the Houston Dash 5-1 at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday. It was fitting that the five goals scored in the home team’s favor matched Mewis’ No. 5, and a clu ..read more
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Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff visits Gotham FC, uses platform to bring visibility to women’s issues
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by Jenna Tonelli
1w ago
Second Gentleman Douglass Emoff is no stranger to sports, especially soccer. “I actually played soccer as a kid and played a lot of sports growing up, so soccer was kind of something I loved,” Emhoff exclusively told The Equalizer. “I have always been a huge fan of the national teams, both men and women.” Tying his passion with purpose, Emhoff attended the National Women’s Soccer League’s 2024 Challenge Cup match at Red Bull Arena on March 15 where he also participated in a roundtable discussion on notable issues in women’s sports.  Along with the U.S. Department of Labor’s director of th ..read more
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Lauletta: Amazon takes the lead as new broadcast partners debut
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by Dan Lauletta
1w ago
A new National Women’s Soccer League era kicked off Friday night with the league’s first match streamed live on Amazon Prime. It was followed up by Saturday’s return to ESPN and the first women’s professional match ever shown on ABC. Later that night, Scripps made its NWSL debut through ION. The four-year contracts, along with a re-upping with CBS Sports, represent the league’s most ambitious effort yet to bring its product to the masses. One week in, and Amazon is the clear leader among the four platforms. The opening was a touch on the corny side, but Mike Watts came on to open the actual br ..read more
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Gotham FC fall to San Diego Wave in 2024 NWSL Challenge Cup
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by Jenna Tonelli
1w ago
It was lights, camera, action for the National Women’s Soccer League as defending champions NJ/NY Gotham FC  hosted last season’s Shield winners San Diego Wave FC in the 2024 Challenge Cup to kick off the season. Broadcasted on Amazon Prime for the first time, 14,000 fans packed Red Bull Arena eagerly awaiting the year’s first game. It was a star-studded event, with even Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff stopping by to mark the occasion.  “To be able to come to the championship team playing for this cup on opening night, this is the perfect time,” Emhoff exclusively told The Equalizer ..read more
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‘I love the role of the underdog’: Up close with Houston Dash head coach Fran Alonso
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by Theodore Lloyd-Hughes
1w ago
The guitar came first. Before Houston Dash head coach Fran Alonso had even arrived in Houston, Texas, his six-stringed instrument of choice was waiting for him. Having been shipped over to the club from Glasgow, Scotland. Why? Well, the Spaniard is learning to play flamenco. His trusty guitar couldn’t be left behind. It’s also a tool for discovering artistic inspiration away from soccer, which is an important part of his life. Just as major notes bleed into minor chords, so too can art turn into soccer. “I have a few hobbies. You’ve got to have them,” Alonso told The Equalizer, on a sunny an ..read more
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