Soccer Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Sunday saw the San Diego Wave visit Angel City in Los Angeles for the first time this season. This budding local rivalry between California’s NWSL clubs had a lot of excitement going into the match. It ended in a 2-0 win for San Diego thanks to a stellar birthday performance that spoiled the return of […] READ MORE
Sunday Night’s marquee matchup in the NWSL will feature both of California’s star-studded clubs meeting for the first time this season. Angel City FC will host the San Diego Wave on April 23 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The big storyline is the potential debut of USWNT star, Julie Ertz, after a two-year absence. […] READ MORE
Tuesday saw the beginning of the first-ever NWSL free agency period. Those who have played six or more years can now renegotiate or sign with other clubs if their contracts are expiring or have option years in their contract. So far it has been slightly tame in the number of signings to start. But if […] READ MORE
PREVIEW – Nearly a year after their dramatic semi-final penalty shootout wins at the Tokyo Olympics, the CanWNT will face off against the USWNT again – this time in the CONCACAF Championship W Final. The Olympics represented something of a new chapter in CONCACAF: it was the CanWNT’s first tournament win in a decade and […] READ MORE
EDITORIAL – The CANWNT will be making their first-ever SheBelieves Cup appearance next month. They have been grouped with Argentina, Brazil, and the United States of America. The games will be done in a group stage format and each team will play three games. The team that finishes first at the end of the group […] READ MORE
Julie Ertz has anchored the U.S. women's national team and the Chicago Red Stars for many years. R.J. and Rachael chat about Ertz in the latest The Best We Know podcast! READ MORE
The USWNT picked up a big win over Sweden in the final group stage match, sealing first place in Group F and resulting in a Round of 16 match against Spain. READ MORE
The United States Women's National Team claimed three points against Chile, but will battle for first place in Group F with Sweden on Thursday. READ MORE
The U.S. Women's National Team opened up their FIFA World Cup journey with a statement win over Thailand, earning a 8-0 victory. READ MORE
The Send Off Series is officially over for the U.S. Women's National Team after they defeated CONCACAF rival Mexico at Red Bull Arena. 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.