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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 0

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 10

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 17

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 131

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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Jorden watches Spirit win from afar

Jorden watches Spirit win from afar

Dan Lauletta May 17, 2013 0

It is an axiom as old as the beautiful game itself.  Finish your chances, and you’ll win matches.  The Washington Spirit finally finished Thursday night in Seattle, and for their efforts they collected a

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Lytle blast vaults Sky Blue past Portland, 1-0

Lytle blast vaults Sky Blue past Portland, 1-0

Equalizer Soccer May 17, 2013 120

PORTLAND, Ore. – While Thorns FC’s crowd again made news, drawing 11,055 to a mid-week match at JELD-WEN Field, it was a little-known substitute that stole the headlines late in Portland, knocking another team

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Spirit break out, beat Reign for first win

Spirit break out, beat Reign for first win

Dan Lauletta May 17, 2013 23

The Washington Spirit broke out with four goals to earn their first NWSL victory, 4-2 over Seatte Reign FC in front of 1,011 at Starfire Stadium on Thursday night.  The struggling clubs exchanged goals

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