Soccer Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Next week sees the release of EA Sports’ annual FIFA series with FIFA 23. This is set to be the final installment under the FIFA name. With that in mind, EA Sports is going all out this year. Not just with new features to the men’s teams, but also with the female players in the […] READ MORE
When the match came down to penalty kicks, Jane Campbell stepped up as the hero for the Houston Dash, who beat the Utah Royals FC on PKs, 3-2. READ MORE
The Portland Thorns FC smashed their record of highest attended game last night, on a Wednesday night. They also smashed their competition, the Houston Dash. READ MORE
Jane Campbell gave up a penalty kick in the ending minutes of the Houston Dash and Reign FC match, but redeemed herself by saving the PK shot. READ MORE
Portugal — The U.S. Women’s National Team is officially counting down the days until the FIFA Women’s World Cup. This year is a World Cup year, with the tournament taking place in June. The reigning champions will look to lift a fourth World Cup trophy in France this summer. For the last three years, Jill Ellis, […] READ MORE
CARSON, CALIFORNIA (August 22, 2018) — The final tune up before the U.S. Women’s National Team competes in FIFA World Cup qualifying is set. Jill Ellis, USWNT head coach, has named her 23-player roster ahead of friendlies against Chile. The South American country is already qualified for the World Cup, marking the nation’s first-ever tournament participation. […] READ MORE
HOUSTON, TEXAS (July 11, 2018) — At a time when points are crucial, the Orlando Pride couldn’t find success down south. The Florida-based club traveled to Houston, Texas to face the Houston Dash at BBVA Compass Stadium on Wednesday. The Pride managed to get a goal on board, but the Dash went further. Rachel Daly, Houston […] READ MORE
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (July 7, 2018) — There is no stopping Megan Rapinoe. The veteran forward is seemingly everywhere on the pitch for the Seattle Reign. Despite being 33 years old, there is no sign of slowing down for Rapinoe. Megan Rapinoe Plays a Part in All Three Goals as Seattle Reign Defeat Houston Dash Rapinoe’s abilities […] READ MORE
HOUSTON, TEXAS (June 3, 2018) — Frannie Crouse was the name heard around the NWSL on Sunday afternoon. The rookie signed with the North Carolina Courage this week as a national team replacement for Crystal Dunn. Crouse, who featured collegiately for Penn State University, was originally drafted by the Courage in the 2018 NWSL College Draft. […] READ MORE
HOUSTON, TEXAS (April 28, 2018) – Another three points have skyrocketed the North Carolina Courage up the NWSL standings. The Courage dominated the Houston Dash in a 2-0 victory this weekend. Sabrina D’Angelo, who sat in favor of Katelyn Rowland last weekend against the Utah Royals FC, returned to the starting lineup. D’Angelo preserved her […] READ MORE
Rachael Kriger is a senior editor at Last Word on Soccer, and the lead Seattle Sounders writer. She has been with the site since March 2018, and serves as a social media expert and regular contributor on the Last Word SC Radio Podcast. Personally, Rachael lives in Pittsburgh, Pa., and is a nine-year basketball coach, an avid photographer and big Riverhounds fan. She loves her beloved Russian National Team and cried when they beat Spain in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.