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Quon among 19 Canada call-ups for USA game

Quon among 19 Canada call-ups for USA game

Jeff Kassouf May 22, 2013 88

Canada coach John Herdman has named his 19-woman roster for the June 2 match against the United States in Toronto, and it notably includes the first-ever Canadian call-up for Chicago Red Stars defender Rachel

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Naeher bound for Boston once again

Naeher bound for Boston once again

The Equalizer Staff May 22, 2013 15

Alyssa Naeher will soon join the Boston Breakers, The Equalizer has learned. The American goalkeeper played the past two seasons for Turbine Potsdam, whose German season is now over. Naeher played for the Breakers

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The Lowdown: Solid storylines out of Week 6

The Lowdown: Solid storylines out of Week 6

Dan Lauletta May 21, 2013 2

For my money Week 6 in NWSL was the most intriguing so far.  With apologies to the Flash and Red Stars who had the week off there are several interesting storylines that emerged as

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The Equalizer’s Week 6 NWSL POW: Christie Rampone

The Equalizer’s Week 6 NWSL POW: Christie Rampone

Jeff Kassouf May 21, 2013 3

This one was very close — a toss-up, 0f sorts. In the first Thursday-Sunday Pacific Northwest road trips in NWSL history, it was a pair of players on those road trips that stood out

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NWSL Attendance Watch: Week 6

NWSL Attendance Watch: Week 6

Keith Jorstad May 21, 2013 42

This was the week that the NWSL had been waiting for.  Portland’s two home matches helped get the week attendance to almost 30,000 and also cross the 100,000 mark for the season.  FC Kansas

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Sermanni: Longevity, consistency key to NWSL’s success

Sermanni: Longevity, consistency key to NWSL’s success

Liviu Bird May 20, 2013 40

TUKWILA, Wash. — United States head coach Tom Sermanni has seen it all when it comes to the National Women’s Soccer League. Of course, in such a young league and with only eight cities,

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Sky Blue beat Reign again, remain on top

Sky Blue beat Reign again, remain on top

Dan Lauletta May 19, 2013 68

Sky Blue FC completed a sweep of the Pacific Northwest clubs with an authoritative, 3-0 victory over Seattle Reign FC before 1,046 at Starfire Stadium.  Sky Blue have now won three straight, all shutouts,

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Sinclair, Morgan goals see Portland down Spirit

Sinclair, Morgan goals see Portland down Spirit

Equalizer Soccer May 19, 2013 139

PORTLAND, Ore. – A first half goal from Christine Sinclair followed by Alex Morgan’s fourth goal of the season got Portland back in the win column, with Thorns FC bouncing back from their first

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FC Kansas City hand Boston Breakers first loss

FC Kansas City hand Boston Breakers first loss

Equalizer Soccer May 18, 2013 21

Coming off their first loss of the season, FC Kansas City knocked the NWSL’s last unbeaten team back to earth. With goals from Renae Cuellar and Lauren Cheney, the Blues posted a 2-0 victory

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NWSL Week 6 hits the weekend

NWSL Week 6 hits the weekend

Dan Lauletta May 18, 2013 11

After a most intriguing Thursday that saw Sky Blue FC hand Portland Thorns FC their first loss of the season and the Washington Spirit put four goals on Seattle Reign FC, the matchups will

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