What was going on in FNWSL before the World Cup?

What was going on in FNWSL before the World Cup?

If you, like me, reached an unhealthy level of emotional investment in the World Cup, you may have forgotten a little bit about FNWSL during the break. Let’s start with a short reset: Sophia Smith and Lynn Williams were the two absolute must-have forwards. Both are on...
2023 Fantasy NWSL: Answers from Round 14

2023 Fantasy NWSL: Answers from Round 14

The absence of the majority of the World Cup players appeared to have an immediate effect on fantasy scoring, as Round 14 was the lowest-scoring week of the season so far. Round 14 saw some surprising results, including 1-0 wins by Kansas City and Chicago over...
Which premium replacement players paid off? 

Which premium replacement players paid off? 

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve covered some recommended replacement players for the World Cup, both for the primary FNWSL goal scorers and some additional options. So let’s take a look at how some of those premium-price players fared in Round 14. Ryan Williams:...
Which players saw a big increase in fantasy output?

Which players saw a big increase in fantasy output?

When the dust settled on Round 14, two names really jumped off the page when it came to FNWSL scores: Julie Doyle and Elyse Bennett.  Orlando forward Julie Doyle notched her first two goals of the season in the span of eight minutes in Washington to log the only...
How should you prep your team for the World Cup?

How should you prep your team for the World Cup?

Let’s dive into exactly how to go about replacing World Cup players on your roster. Last week, we talked about replacing the top five premium-price FNWSL players that are headed Down Under with like-for-like forwards and midfielders, but if you have multiple players...
ShePlays NWSL World Cup Impact

ShePlays NWSL World Cup Impact

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...