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Cascadia matches open NWSL Week 6

Cascadia matches open NWSL Week 6

Dan Lauletta May 16, 2013 3

Week 6 in NWSL and new ground is about to be broken.  To this point the Cascadia clubs have spent much of their time on the road, but now the Washington Spirit and Sky

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Five weeks in, gap widening in table, at gate

Five weeks in, gap widening in table, at gate

Jeff Kassouf May 13, 2013 229

Five weeks into the season, the league that trumpets parity looks a lot like a divided table — in the standings and at the gate. Portland Thorns FC leads the league with 13 points

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Wambach double hands FC Kansas City first loss

Wambach double hands FC Kansas City first loss

Megan Manzari May 11, 2013 27

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Abby Wambach scored twice and Carli Lloyd made her NWSL debut as the Western New York Flash defeated FC Kansas City 2-1, handing the Blues their first loss of the season

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NWSL Week 5 weekend preview

NWSL Week 5 weekend preview

The Equalizer Staff May 10, 2013 4

The fifth weekend of the NWSL season features four matches, including a Mother’s Day evening affair in Chicago and the potential return of Carli Lloyd in Western New York.  Here is a closer look:

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Lloyd returns, plus clarification on concussions

Lloyd returns, plus clarification on concussions

Jeff Kassouf May 9, 2013 12

Carli Lloyd has been cleared to play and will train with the Western New York Flash for the first time on Friday. Lloyd broke a bone in her left shoulder in early March at

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Wambach, Lines, happy with Flash’s grit in win

Wambach, Lines, happy with Flash’s grit in win

Dan Lauletta May 2, 2013 8

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — From his perch on the Flash bench, Aaran Lines was hoping for a third goal. From the comfort of the post-match media session, Lines said that, in hindsight, he was pleased

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WNY Flash find first win, defeat Sky Blue FC

WNY Flash find first win, defeat Sky Blue FC

Megan Manzari May 1, 2013 70

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Goals by Adriana and Abby Wambach helped the Western New York Flash to their first victory in NWSL, 2-1 over Sky Blue FC at Sahlen’s Stadium in front of 2,127 fans

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NWSL attendance watch: Week 3

NWSL attendance watch: Week 3

Jeff Kassouf May 1, 2013 17

All eight teams were in action in Week 3 and none of the four matches were outliers for attendance. All four were pretty on par with the league average thus far (if outliers are

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Week 4 midweek preview: Flash host Sky Blue

Week 4 midweek preview: Flash host Sky Blue

Dan Lauletta May 1, 2013 24

The start of May marks the first midweek match in NWSL history.  Rochester, N.Y., has been waiting in earnest for Abby Wambach to appear as a home player at Sahlen’s Stadium.  The wait ends

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The Lowdown: Who’s up, who’s down

The Lowdown: Who’s up, who’s down

Dan Lauletta April 30, 2013 14

The thing about brand new leagues is that every team comes out at the start of the season in the same shape.  None of them have ever lost.  And then as soon as the

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