Women's Soccer

Seattle Is Now The Hotbed For Future Talent In The Women's Game

The American women’s game has been on a roller coaster of a ride over the last 14 months. From winning the World Cup to individual player scandal; failing to win an Olympic gold for a record fourth time to successfully completing a fourth season of league play for the first time. 

While all of that is happening at the highest level, the NWSL’s Seattle Reign and U.S. Soccer are quietly working to build the next generation of league and USWNT stars. 

Abby Wambach Says Her Arrest Is One Of The Best Things To Ever Happen To Her

After Abby Wambach was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants in Portland, Oregon on April 2, 2016, she took full responsibility for her actions.

In a recent interview, Wambach admitted to abusing alcohol and prescription drugs during her soccer career.

NWSL Playoffs Scenarios Heading Into The Final Weekend

A historic fourth season for the NWSL has been competitive down to the final week. With five matches left in the regular season, four teams still have everything to play for. We took look at the weekend ahead and the NWSL Playoff scenarios for each team. 

Megan Rapinoe's Protest Is Here To Stay

September 15, the USWNT dominated Thailand 9-0 in Columbus, Ohio. It was the first time we saw star player Megan Rapinoe kneel-down as the rest of the players and stadium admired America by standing for the national anthem. Rapinoe did not start in the game against Thailand for reasons that are unknown. This week Rapinoe continued her protest by kneeling during the national anthem before the USA beat the Netherlands 3-1.

US Soccer's Response To Megan Rapinoe's Protest Was Dumb And Bad

Megan Rapinoe has been kneeling during the national anthem during NWSL games in support of NFL player Colin Kaepernick's protest against racial inequality in the USA, and there was some speculation ast to whether she would do it for USWNT matches.

Barcelona Plot USA Takeover With NWSL Team First On The Agenda

They came, they saw, they conquered. That’s the American plan for FC Barcelona and club president Josep Maria Bartomeu following the opening of a Barca office in New York on Tuesday.

The Empire State Building projected the Blaugrana colors, Ronaldinho completed the ribbon-cutting ceremony with a signature no-look pass into a mini-goal and the Barcelona flag was hoisted outside Barca’s new headquarters in Midtown Manhattan.  

Megan Rapinoe Kneels During National Anthem In Support Of Colin Kaepernick

Megan Rapinoe has joined NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in his silent protest of racial inequality in America by not standing during the national anthem.

Rapinoe plays for the Seattle Reign, and before the Reign's game against thChicago Red Stars Sunday night Rapino knelt while the Star Spangled Banner was being played.

This is what Rapinoe told American Soccer Now:

A Pitch Invading Creep Goes After Alex Morgan

It wasn’t a particularly good day at the office for Alex Morgan and her club side the Orlando Pride on Saturday. The Pride were defeated 4-2 by the Houston Dash at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas.

Orlando were seemingly done and dusted by the game's 80th minute, the Dash dominating proceedings and holding a comfortable 3-0 advantage. However, Morgan and the Pride were able to pull one back after a clever set piece routine allowed the USWNT striker to break through on goal. Her finish was characteristically precise, nestling into the far corner.

4.49 segundos después del saque inicial, marcó este gol desde 57 yardas.

Para los oponentes de la pretemporada de la Universidad de Missouri-St. Louis Tritons, esto no es lo que llamarías un comienzo de ensueño. A los 4,49 segundos del partido, se encuentran con una derrota por 1-0 ante la UMSL gracias a este maravilloso gol de la mediocampista/adelantera de los Tritones, Kayla Delgado.

La guardameta rival está de pie sobre su área de 18 yardas mientras el árbitro da el pistoletazo de salida, presumiblemente muy emocionada por ponerse en marcha bajo el brillante sol de Missouri.

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