Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports The path to the 2023 Women’s World Cup is officially set after Saturday’s draw in Auckland, New Zealand. The group stage will feature a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final, with the United States taking on the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, on July 27. The US won that game […]
Winnable group, minimal travel, favorable KO stage – Equalizer Soccer
Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports The United States women’s national team’s path to a third straight World Cup title — and fifth overall — is now clear, and it is about as favorable a road as the Americans could have asked for. From group-stage opponents to minimal travel and avoiding certain teams in the knockout-round, a […]
Jordyn Huitema is just getting started – Equalizer Soccer
Jordyn Huitema is 21 years old, but she certainly does not lack experience. A Canadian striker who was touted at an early age as the potential next Christine Sinclair, Huitema has big shoes to fill and high expectations to live up to. Next summer, she’ll likely be on a plane heading to her second World […]
Why fluidity is the secret to the current’s success – Equalizer Soccer
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Current’s last-gasp winner in Sunday’s first-round playoff win over the Houston Dash was the latest regulation goal in National Women’s Soccer League history. It was scored by Kate Del Fava, the first of her NWSL career. It originated from a sublime, no-look through ball by Lo’eau LaBonta, the […]
Club Leon shocks Tigres, Cruz Azul keeps fighting for Liguilla spot – Equalizer Soccer
Photo: Cruz Azul Femenil. Liga MX Femenil returned from the international break with a bang. With just two weeks left to go in regular season action, there are still three playoff spots up for grabs. Tijuana clinched in Week 15 with a victory over Toluca. However, spots six through eight are still being contested between […]
NWSL Playoffs – Equalizer Soccer
Photo credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports Jeff Kassouf and Claire Watkins (Just Women’s Sports) take a detailed look at the Kansas City Current’s last-minute win over the Houston Dash and San Diego Wave FC’s Extra Time win over the Chicago Red Stars, and look ahead to OL Reign vs. Kansas City and Portland vs. San […]
The Equalizer’s 2022 NWSL Best XI – Equalizer Soccer
Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports With our NWSL Best Players of 2022 series concluded, now it’s time to announce our Best XI. Before we get to that, a quick breakdown of our Best Player rankings, showing representation by club and by national team. Best Player Rankings: Representation by club Kansas City Current: 6 OL Reign: 5 […]
Predicting the first round of the 2022 NWSL playoffs – Equalizer Soccer
Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports It was a tight playoff race in the National Women’s Soccer League this year, with teams battling to make the postseason until the final day. Ultimately, the OL Reign were crowned regular-season winners and Portland Thorns FC secured second place. Both teams have earned a bye to the semifinals. That means […]
Top 5 attacking midfielders – Equalizer Soccer
Rose Lavelle (Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports) As the NWSL playoffs approach, we at The Equalizer will be recognizing the best players of the 2022 season. Like with all best player lists, these will almost certainly lead to disagreement and debate, but that’s half the fun. When determining our rankings, we looked at a number of […]
Top 5 defensive midfielders – Equalizer Soccer
Desiree Scott (Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports) As the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs approach, we at The Equalizer will be recognizing the best players of the 2022 season. Like with all best player lists, these will almost certainly lead to disagreement and debate, but that’s half the fun. When determining our rankings, we looked at […]