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KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Alex Morgan’s Hat-Trick paced the USWNT to a 4-2 defeat of Japan in their opening match of the 2018 Tournament of Nations. USWNT Defeats Japan Behind Alex Morgan Hat Trick Alex Morgan set the tone for the USWNT from the get go. After conceding 100 seconds after going up 1-0, the […] READ MORE
BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS (July 14, 2018) — Samantha Kerr wants to repeat as the top goal-scorer in the NWSL. The Australian international notched a crucial, game-winning goal against Seattle Reign FC on Saturday night. The win gave the Chicago Red Stars three points. While the team remains in fourth place, the Red Stars cut the Seattle Reign’s […] READ MORE
Editorial (July 13, 2018) – We’re halfway through the NWSL season just like that. With a snap of the fingers, the NWSL has flown by. Huge trades have sent NWSL fans scrambling to get new jersey’s for their favorite players while coaches are starting to feel their seat getting hotter. NWSL Mid-Season Awards: McCall Zerboni deserves […] READ MORE
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (July 11, 2018) — It’s been mentioned once or twice this season. Megan Rapinoe, the star striker for the Seattle Reign FC, can’t be stopped. Rapinoe isn’t letting her 33 years of age define her. Right now, she’s playing the best soccer of her career and is getting higher and higher on Jill Ellis’ […] 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
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (June 30, 2018) – The city of Seattle was busy on Saturday night. Not only did the Seattle Reign and Seattle Sounders host matches at their respective stadiums, but they hosted rivalries. Both clubs participated in their own Cascadia Cups. Another Cascadia Cup, different result: Reign top Thorns While the Sounders dropped their match […] READ MORE
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (June 23, 2018) — The North Carolina Courage might not be undefeated anymore, but it still remains the top club in the NWSL. After the club’s first defeat by the Utah Royals FC on June 16, North Carolina bounced back to get back in the typical winning fashion. After the club’s first loss, Courage Head […] READ MORE
BOYDS, MARYLAND (June 16, 2018) — Aubrey Bledsoe has had her work cut out for her this NWSL season. Bledsoe was named the clear number one goalkeeper for the Washington Spirit. Head Coach Jim Gabarra has been vocal about his commitment to Bledsoe in net, despite the low-standing ranking of the team. Aubrey Bledsoe Shines in […] READ MORE
Tobin Heath scored in her return to the U.S. Women's National Team and Christen Press made her 100th appearance during Tuesday's 2-1 victory over China. READ MORE
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (June 3, 2018) — Stalemate in Seattle. Seattle Reign FC hosted the Orlando Pride at Memorial Park on Sunday night. The match ended in a scoreless draw between the two sides. Orlando was missing a few key figures. Haley Kopmeyer got the start in goal while Ashlyn Harris is away with the U.S. Women’s […] 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.