Photo Copyright Lewis Gettier for The Equalizer It is October 2021 and Emily Fox just wrapped up her breakout rookie year in the National Women’s Soccer League with Racing Louisville FC. Fox increasingly looks like she will assume a starting role on the United States women’s national team. Fox’s view of her progress, however, is […]
Roger Federer makes game look easy
Andy Roddick thinks his personality and strong runs at the US Open and Wimbledon definitely played a big part in helping him secure sponsorship and endorsement deals. In an interview with Boardroom, Roddick was asked to explain what helped him create a marketable image. Roddick admitted that it probably wasn’t his game since he was […]
Anatomy of a… Save? Rowland preserves the Courage’s clean sheet – Equalizer Soccer
Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Katelyn Rowland has faced her fair share of criticism in recent years as her form has sagged and she has been reduced to the backup role in North Carolina. But it was Rowland who stood in for an injured Casey Murphy and led the Courage to an unbeaten run through the […]
Nick Kyrgios smashes the rackets after the quarterfinal defeat
Nick Kyrgios had become one of the favorites for the US Open trophy after the victory against Daniil Medvedev. However, it is a countryman of the Russian who avenges him in the next round: Karen Khachanov won in the quarter-finals against the Australian in a five- set marathon. The Canberra tennis player, disappointed by the […]
US claims victory, 2-1, but loses shut-out streak against Nigeria – Equalizer Soccer
Photo: Lewis Gettier/The Equalizer. The US women’s national team had a lot of extra pride to their match Tuesday night against Nigeria. The US claimed victory over the Nigerians, but one of the biggest moments of the match came after the final whistle. Together with representatives from the US men’s national team and US Soccer, […]
Cori Gauff makes honest admission regarding playing on Arthur Ashe, biggest courts
Cori Gauff admits that playing on the biggest courts puts a bit of additional pressure on her shoulders as she knows that top players will notice her when she is scheduled ahead of them. On Sunday, Gauff defeated Zhang Shuai on Arthur Ashe Stadium 7-5 7 -5. Gauff was down by a break in both […]
With new signings and tactical flexibility, can Chelsea conquer Europe? – Equalizer Soccer
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Sports Press Photo) Preseason is in full swing and Chelsea will hope to replicate last season’s domestic achievements. Winning the Women’s Super League (WSL) and FA Cup double meant Chelsea had yet another successful season under the tutelage of Emma Hayes, but there remained an incomplete feeling due to the team’s performance […]
Kozlov finds Coco Gauff more impressive than Serena, Nadal, or any athlete
After Coco Gauff booked her place in the US Open quarterfinals by defeating Shuai Zhang, ATP number 111 Stefan Kozlov complimented the American tennis icon for her behavior on the court, placing the 18-year-old over any athlete in the world, including tennis stars like Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. “Coco Gauff is the […]
Courage defeat Gotham – Equalizer Soccer
Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports You may be thinking “we’re in the middle of an international break, why is there an NWSL game?” The answer is that this matchup was not initially supposed to take place on Sunday, September 4th but had to be rescheduled because of COVID cases. So, with a few internationals missing for […]
Umpires in favor or Rafael Nadal? Former stars defend the Spaniard
At a press conference after his debut match in New York, a reporter asked Rafael Nadal if he feels he is receiving special treatment from the referees. Rafa, with a slightly surprised expression, was quick to respond by denying everything. Kim Clijsters and Alex Corretja lined up on the side of the 22-time Slam champion. […]