by Peyton Skeels | Oct 28, 2023 | NWSL
It’s playoff season in the NWSL, with four teams reconvening post-international break to fight for a star above their crest. The NWSL semifinals begin Sunday, November 5, at Providence Park where Gotham FC (8-7-7) will face the Portland Thorns (10-5-7) at 7:00 pm EDT....
by Peyton Skeels | Oct 25, 2023 | NWSL
Welcome to the ShePlays 2023/2024 Washington Spirit Off-Season Tracker! Here you’ll find all off-season updates for the Washington Spirit, from players to coaching staff. The Washington Spirit made a shocking announcement less than 48 hours into the off-season...
by Peyton Skeels | Jul 19, 2023 | Internationals
Teams: Germany, South Korea, Colombia, Morocco While many will be looking to World #2 Germany to come out on top of Group H, recent games only prove that this World Cup is anyone’s to win. Case in point: South Korea recently beat Zambia – twice. So did Colombia...
by Peyton Skeels | Jul 19, 2023 | Internationals
Teams: New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Philippines After some defensive breakdowns in last summer’s European Championship, Norway will be out to prove themselves on the world stage with a new coach, while New Zealand, with a history of coming into world tournaments...
by Peyton Skeels | Jun 29, 2023 | Internationals, NWSL
55 NWSL players across all 12 clubs are confirmed to be representing 13 countries in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Thankfully, selected players will miss substantially fewer regular season matches than those who represented their countries in...
by Peyton Skeels | Mar 4, 2023 | NWSL
Roster Moves The Dash began their off-season by re-signing Sophie Schmidt to a two-year contract and Allysha Chapman to a one-year contract. Contract options were exercised for Ella Dederick and Marisa Viggiano in November, but not for Valerie Gauvin. It was also...
by Peyton Skeels | Jan 20, 2023 | NWSL
When it comes to Racing Louisville, there are a few questions on the mind of those who have been following the league. One of the most pressing is if the team will manage to re-sign 2021’s number one draft pick Emily Fox, and if not, what do you get in a trade for the...
by Peyton Skeels | Jan 11, 2023 | NWSL
After big moves last off-season and an incredible run in 2022, Kansas City is not taking this off-season lightly. The Current signed former Chicago midfield duo Vanessa DiBernardo and Morgan Gautrat each to two-year extensions courtesy of free agency. They’ve...
by Peyton Skeels | Dec 17, 2022 | NWSL
While we won’t get into the details here, if you’re looking to get into the NWSL in a big way – the Red Stars are for sale. Owner Arnim Whistler has announced he will be selling the club as pressure built over the past year as a result of investigative reporting...
by Peyton Skeels | Dec 15, 2022 | NWSL
After starting the off-season with a Kelley O’Hara-sized hole in their defense, the Spirit have confirmed the return of free agents Nicole Barnhart, Amber Brooks, and Tori Huster. All three are established veterans of the league who bring a plethora of experience to a...