Soccer Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
This isn't your typical NWSL Championship recap. Yes, we talk about the Washington Spirit winning over Chicago, but there's much more than just a game of soccer to talk about, writes Rachael Kriger. READ MORE
Rachael Kriger discusses five things that fans, reporters and anyone who watched the NWSL Challenge Cup learned this past month. READ MORE
Ian, Rachael and André sit down and talk through the Rose Lavelle trade and sending off to Manchester City. And, of course, a Liga MX Femenil update. READ MORE
This isn't the same Sky Blue FC, and the team showed that with a gritty win over the Washington Spirit on penalty kicks to book a trip to the semifinals of the NWSL Challenge Cup. 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
Washington Spirit head coach Richie Burke talked on a conference call about new signings, allocation money and his outlook for the Spirit in 2020. READ MORE
The OL Groupe made themselves official majority owners of Reign FC, while the Washington Spirit made three signings. Also, some more news around the NWSL. READ MORE
Reign FC forced their way into the NWSL playoffs after battling injuries and doubts all season. Meanwhile, Chicago will join North Carolina in hosting one of the NWSL semifinals. READ MORE
The interim tag is officially off. Alyse LaHue has made good on her word to improve Sky Blue, and the ownership announced her to be the club's official general manager. READ MORE
Portland broke an NWSL record, smashing it with all the fans at Providence Park. Meanwhile, the Chicago Red Stars picked up their fifth-straight win, tying a club record. 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.