Photo: Daniela Porcelli/SPP. It’s hard to be excited about a new season when it hasn’t gotten off to a good start. This is undoubtedly the case for Olympique Lyon who have endured a less-than-ideal start to the 2022-23 campaign. The reigning European champions’ struggles have impacted the on-field performances, so far to the point of […]
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports The United States women lost to Germany, 2-1 on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leading the US to a three-game losing streak for the first time since 1993 and a first loss at home in over five years. United States 1, Germany 2 Germany undoubtedly started the game on the front […]
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Coming off a disappointing European tour that brought losses to England and Spain, the United States took on no. 3-ranked Germany in Florida on Thursday hoping to find better fortune at home. Unfortunately for the United States, this match would be memorable for all the wrong reasons Germany prevailed 2-1 thanks […]
Photo: Club América Femenil. Liga MX Femenil had a major surprise in the Apertura Liguilla semifinals this past weekend. Leg 1 featured an eye-turning win from Club América, while Tigres took a small lead over Monterrey. The teams regrouped for Leg 2 on Monday night, with América and Tigres punching their tickets to the Grand […]
Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Soccer is no different to life: it evolves, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. Coaches come into the sport and make improvements or try to implement ideas that are later copied and even made the norm. In 2022, it seems like playing a possession-based style of football is […]
Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports Goalkeeper Adrianna Franch’s return to the United States women’s national team squad for a pair of friendly matches against Germany was no surprise. The 31-year-old has been imperious throughout 2022 for the Kansas City Current, often single-handedly boosting their results and helping them all the way to the NWSL Championship game. […]
© Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Vlatko Andonovski has a long list of injuries plaguing the US women’s national team. The head coach announced his 24-player roster for upcoming friendlies against Germany on Nov. 10 and Nov. 13 and then offered updates on several players. “Everybody is looking promising,” he said. “Until we see them back […]
Photo: Sven Beyrich /SPP/Sportfrauen. After defeats away to England and Spain in October, the US women’s national team continues its preparation for the 2023 World Cup with two friendlies against Germany on 11th and 13th November. We break down what the USWNT can expect, analyzing the opposition’s tactics, their strengths and weaknesses, and player profiles. […]
Photo: Amy Kontras-USA TODAY Sports Seb Hines has only ever lived in one place outside of England: Orlando, Florida. In 2015, Hines, along with his wife and children, made the move to the Sunshine State to continue his playing career with MLS’ Orlando City SC. After retiring following the 2017 season, Hines decided to keep […]
Photo: Lewis Gettier/The Equalizer. The opening minutes of a final are often conservative chess matches while teams feel each other out and work out some of the inevitable nerves. In last weekend’s National Women’s Soccer League Championship, the Kansas City Current were unable to survive those tense first few minutes, and found themselves chasing the […]