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⚽ Going for goal (and the title)⚽ Going for goal (and the title)
North Carolina, Duke, Wake Forest, and Stanford are competing for the women’s soccer College Cup
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At long last, the College Cup is about to kick off. ICYMI: The 64-team field has been whittled down to four, with No. 1 seed Duke playing No. 2 seed North Carolina, and No. 2 seed Wake Forest taking on No. 3 Stanford in today’s all-ACC semifinals.
December 06, 2024
👀 Make it or break it👀 Make it or break it
Billionaire Marc Lasry and Avenue Sports Fund back out of NC Courage deal
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Per Sportico, billionaire sports investor Marc Lasry and his sports-focused private equity (PE) firm Avenue Sports Fund are no longer pursuing the purchase of the NC Courage, citing “NWSL restrictions for private equity investment as a control[ling] owner in teams.” With the NWSL being a sports league that uniquely allows PE investment, let’s dive into what we know.
December 02, 2024
⚽ Smile because it happened⚽ Smile because it happened
USWNT veteran goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher retires from international play
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The No. 1 USWNT is back in the spotlight this week, gearing up for Saturday’s friendly against No. 2 England. But ahead of the first leg of the Americans’ Euro tour, veteran goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announced her upcoming retirement from the international game. *sobs*
November 27, 2024
⚽ It’s winning time⚽ It’s winning time
No. 1 seed Orlando Pride clinch first NWSL Championship
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As you read, the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride won their first-ever NWSL Championship on Saturday, topping the No. 2 seed Washington Spirit 1–0 in the final — a perfect ending to their near-perfect season.
November 25, 2024
⚽ All that glitters is gold⚽ All that glitters is gold
No. 1 seed Orlando Pride and No. 2 seed Washington Spirit compete for 2024 NWSL Championship
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It all comes down to this: the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride face the No. 2 Washington Spirit for the NWSL Championship tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET, just one year after both squads missed out on the postseason entirely. Before the opening whistle blows at CPKC Stadium, here’s how these teams stack up in the quest for the Tiffany trophy.
November 22, 2024
⚽ Caught a vibe⚽ Caught a vibe
No. 1 seed Orlando Pride and No. 2 seed Washington Spirit advance to NWSL Championship
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After a weekend of thrilling semis, the 2024 NWSL Championship is set, with the No. 1 seed Orlando Pride set to take on No. 2 seed Washington Spirit at Kansas City’s CPKC Stadium this Saturday. Hold your applause — here’s how it happened.
November 18, 2024
⚽ Bend it like Beckham ⚽ Bend it like Beckham
Women’s college soccer playoffs are underway, with Florida State pursuing another title
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Ready your confetti, because the 2024 women’s soccer championship tournament kicks off tonight, with No. 1 seeds Duke, USC, Mississippi State, and defending champion Florida State leading the charge.
November 15, 2024
⚽ Runnin’ back and forth⚽ Runnin’ back and forth
Top four teams advance to semifinals of NWSL playoffs
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The NWSL semis are here, with the top four teams in the league battling it out for a spot in the upcoming title match. Ready your vocal chords — the games are about to begin.
November 15, 2024
🏟️ Practice makes perfect🏟️ Practice makes perfect
Angel City FC invests in team, community with multimillion dollar practice facility
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Angel City FC (ACFC) announced yesterday that it’s constructing a new and improved, nine-acre performance center on California Lutheran University’s campus, the largest such facility dedicated exclusively to an NWSL club. The move comes as ACFC continues to strive for business growth and upping its valuation.
November 15, 2024
⚽ Whistle while you work⚽ Whistle while you work
Expanded eight-team NWSL Playoffs kick off in Orlando, Florida
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The NWSL’s newly expanded eight-team playoffs is finally here, with quarter-final action kicking off tonight from Orlando. No time to waste — here’s what to expect from each match.
November 08, 2024
📺 Don’t touch that dial📺 Don’t touch that dial
UK broadcasters Sky and the BBC agree to historic WSL media rights deal
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Women’s footy has finally caught its big break across the pond. Last week, the WSL — the top flight of UK women’s soccer — inked a five-year rights extension with Sky Sports and the BBC worth $84.5M. The deal follows months of speculation and has already been dubbed the “most significant” TV contract for women’s soccer in the UK and Ireland.
November 04, 2024
⚽ Socc it to ya⚽ Socc it to ya
Women’s college soccer conference tournaments underway with automatic bids for the playoffs on the line.
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Women's college soccer conference tournaments are underway as the NCAA tournament approaches.
November 01, 2024
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