Rachael Kriger discusses five things that fans, reporters and anyone who watched the NWSL Challenge Cup learned this past month. READ MORE
Five things we learned at the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup
Tag: Orlando Pride
Last Word SC Radio: MLS is Back Back, NWSL Updates
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Rachael and Matt are back to talk the first weekend of MLS being back. We also have NWSL updates. READ MORE
Orlando Pride withdraw from NWSL Challenge Cup due to positive COVID-19 tests
The Orlando Pride are officially withdrawing from the NWSL Challenge Cup, just five days befort the tournament starts, due to positive COVID-19 tests. READ MORE
NWSL officially hires new commissioner Lisa Baird to fill three-year vacant role
The NWSL has officially hired former New York Public Radio chief marketing officer Lisa Baird as the next commissioner, with her role beginning on March 10. READ MORE
NWSL: Utah lands Craig Harrington as coach; Ali Riley heading to Orlando
Craig Harrington is officially the second-ever coach for the Utah Royals FC. Also in NWSL news, the Orlando Pride used allocation money to sign Ali Riley, the New Zealand captain and defender. READ MORE
NWSL: Paige Monaghan re-signs with Sky Blue FC; Haley Kopymeyer waived by Orlando
Paige Monaghan is a proud "Jersey girl" and she's staying put in her home state. She inked a two-year deal with Sky Blue FC yesterday. Also, Haley Kopmeyer was waived by the Orlando Pride and Mandy Laddish announced her retirement. READ MORE
The Best We Know Podcast: The Great Brazilian, Marta
Marta has captivated fans across the world with her Brazilian flair and passionate play. In the latest The Best We Know show, Rachael and RJ talk about Marta's legacy, her time in NWSL and RJ shares her top three international Marta moments. READ MORE
NWSL: Jodie Taylor re-signs with Reign FC, Estelle Johnson with Sky Blue
Jodie Taylor and Estelle Johnson are two veteran players that have each re-signed with their respective clubs before the 2020 season. See what else happened in the NWSL this week. READ MORE
NWSL: Portland Thorns acquire No. 1 pick; Orlando gets Sonnett, Foord
The Orlando Pride made a splash with their own NWSL offseason news, trading for Emily Sonnett and the rights to Caitlin Foord. Meanwhile, the Portland Thorns get the No. 1 pick in next week's NWSL College Draft. READ MORE
NWSL Roundup: Alex Morgan out for the rest of 2019; Dash to make history
Alex Morgan is finished for the rest of the season, but the Houston Dash are going to make history on Oct. 5, heading out of the US to face Tigres. READ MORE
About Author
Rachael Kriger, Senior Editor
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.