Soccer Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
The past two weeks have been some of the most eventful in NWSL history. After the conclusion of the regular season play came the release of the Sally Yates report. The former Attorney General’s findings showed the darkest side of the sport and lead to the firing and resignations of many coaches and executives. Many […] READ MORE
This weekend saw a full slate of matches in the NWSL. All 12 teams played in some hard-fought high-intensity matchups. These were highlighted by two stoppage-time NWSL goals that made for a dramatic and eventful weekend of soccer. Two Stoppage-Time NWSL Goals Happened This Past Weekend A-L-O-Z-I-E. Alozie. One more time. ALOZIE.#HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/1HYbV6Bj2I — Houston […] READ MORE
Guadalupe, MX – The USWNT gets revenge for their Summer Olympic loss against their arch-rivals, the CanWNT at Estadio BBVA. The U.S. was the better team at the end of the game as it was a goal scored via a penalty that gave them the Concacaf W Championship win. The USWNT gets revenge in the […] READ MORE
MONTERREY – The United States Women’s National Team have qualified for the Concacaf W Championship final. On Thursday evening, they played Costa Rica in the semifinals and were led by Emily Sonnett. Emily Sonnett Leads USWNT to past Costa Rica to Concacaf W Final Vlatko Andonovski made five changes to the starting lineup that defeated […] READ MORE
On the latest Soccer 2 The Max Podcast, Rachael and Erik dive into the NWSL Challenge Cup and what teams and players are going to impress. READ MORE
Sophia Smith was the No. 1 pick at the NWSL College Draft today, while a slew of trades saw Mallory Pugh get sent to Sky Blue FC. Rachael Kriger has all the coverage from the NWSL Draft. READ MORE
Editorial (August 2, 2019) – The United States Women’s National Team is riding high. They’re about to start their 2019 Victory Tour after winning the Women’s World Cup in France. With changes in the guard, Mallory Pugh and the younger players are ready to stand on the shoulders of giants. Mallory Pugh, Lindsey Horan Ready […] 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
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (April 4, 2019) – In a World Cup tune up friendly, the night belonged to the United States Women’s National Team and Colorado Native, Mallory Pugh. After going down in the second half to Australia, the Lady Yanks came roaring back to win 5-3. Colorado Native Mallory Pugh Scores Winner, Brace As […] READ MORE
The Washington Spirit finished the 2018 season just above last place. With a new-look, young, roster, can Washington return to the NWSL Championship again? 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.